Optimization of Extraction Technology of Favonoids from Kandelia Candel Leaves by Using Response Surface Methodology

This work is to extract flavonoids using ethanol refluxing method from the Kandelia candel leaves which are rich in flavonoids. Ethanol concentration, solid-liquid ratio, temperature and extraction time on the extraction rate were investigated by the single factor experiments. Box-Behnken design (BBD) based on response surface methodology (RSM) was adopted to optimize the parameters. The results showed the best extracting rate was more than 7.74%, when the extraction parameters were ethanol concentration 60%, extraction time 0.5 h and temperature 80°C.