Chittaratha (Alpinia calcarata)
Processing
The fresh rhizomes on steam distillation for 3-5 hours give 0.22% essential oil. The oil recovery on dry weight basis is 0.93%. Root is also a significant contributor of essential oil.
The fresh rhizomes on steam distillation for 3-5 hours give 0.22% essential oil. The oil recovery on dry weight basis is 0.93%. Root is also a significant contributor of essential oil.