Spray Drying of Gujazulen
Guajazulen is a blue-green pigment extracted from the leaves of Guazuma ulmifolia tree. It has been studied for its potential use in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Spray drying is a method that has been investigated for producing guajazulen powder for use in these applications.
The main areas of spray drying of guajazulen include the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. In the cosmetic industry, guajazulen powder is used as an ingredient in various cosmetic products such as creams, lotions, and sunscreens due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In the pharmaceutical industry, guajazulen powder is used in the development of anti-inflammatory drugs.
Overall, spray drying of guajazulen has a specific application in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. The use of spray drying can offer several advantages such as improved stability, bioavailability, and ease of handling, making it a preferred technique for the production of guajazulen powder in these industries. However, the optimization of the spray drying conditions and the characterization of the spray-dried powders are significant challenges that need to be addressed for the wider adoption of spray-dried guajazulen in industry.
Please see the application note No. 531 for starting parameters, formulations and some results.
