Technology for drying herbs at low temperatures and low relative humidity (Low Temperature & Low Relative Humidity Drying) that...
Patented technology for drying herbs at low temperatures and low relative humidity (Low Temperature & Low Relative Humidity Drying) It is the development of innovation to solve two main issues in the Thai herbal industry:
1. Problem of contamination by carcinogenic substances from fungi (Aflatoxin & Mycotoxin)
In the traditional process of drying herbs, such as drying in the sun or drying with hot air, unevenness causes residual moisture. which facilitates the growth of fungi Especially the fungus Aspergillus spp., which produces the carcinogenic substance aflatoxin (Aflatoxin).
Dr. Weerapol's technology helps control both The temperature and relative humidity in the drying room cause the moisture in the herbs to decrease uniformly and quickly without conducive to mold growth. Effectively reduces the risk of mycotoxin contamination.
2. Conservation of important active ingredients in herbs such as Polyphenols, Flavonoids, etc.
Baking at high temperatures will degrade important active ingredients that are sensitive to heat, but Low Temp & Low RH technology helps maintain the structure of important ingredients well.
Makes the important medicine last longer than before. Increase the potential of being an antioxidant. anti-inflammatory substances or even fighting cancer cells in some herbs
Economic and industrial benefits
1. Add value to Thai herbal products
Make Thai herbs have a higher standard Both safety and drug efficacy
Ready to expand into Dietary supplements / cosmetics / modern medicine
2. Promote exports
Passed international standard criteria such as GMP, HACCP, ISO, Organic, etc.
It is a strong point in exporting to foreign markets such as Europe, Japan, and America.
3. Create a highlight for Thai herbs in the industrial group.
Supporting the agricultural, processing and alternative medicine sectors
It is one of the technologies that Thailand can use as "Soft Power" for health.
Patented technology as Intellectual property of Thai people that can be further commercialized at the industrial level Especially in groups Federation of Thai Industries To push the Thai herbal industry to the world market sustainably