🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RESEARCH TEAM ON RECEIVING A PETTY PATENT

Congratulations to the research team Assoc. Prof. Dr. Watcharapong Mitsuwan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kornwit Yusakul, Asst. Prof. Dr. Fontip Makgliang, Ms. Kanchaporn Ratchasong, and Mr. Aliakbar Harudeen for successfully developing a formula and extraction process of hydroxychavicol in the form of a microemulsion from dried betel leaves using microwave extraction techniques.

The resulting extract is a dark green, clear, and viscous liquid with a high concentration of hydroxychavicol. It demonstrates excellent solubility in aqueous phases and strong antibacterial activity. Moreover, the production process is cost-effective, reducing reliance on expensive equipment and hazardous chemicals, thus being environmentally friendly.

This innovative achievement has been officially granted a petty patent.