Raweephun Sunanta

Ms. Raweephun Sunanta

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1Year (2026-Present)

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21 September 2026 in Cosmetics
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Keng ChaichanaKeng Chaichana
Keng Chaichana
Phanit SrisutthaPhanit Srisuttha
Phanit Srisuttha
Raweephun SunantaRaweephun Sunanta
Raweephun Sunanta
Phadungnaree SaenmuangPhadungnaree Saenmuang
Phadungnaree Saenmuang
Wannita SakulwattanaWannita Sakulwattana
Wannita Sakulwattana
Monchanok ChoowanthanapakornMonchanok Choowanthanapakorn
Monchanok Choowanthanapakorn
Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Roxb.) DC. (Ma-Khwaen) is an economically important medicinal plant traditionally used for pain and inflammatory disorders. This study explored its phytochemical composition, biological activities, and potential for nano-spray product development. Methods: Ethanolic fruit extracts collected from five provinces in Northern Thailand were evaluated for extraction yield, total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), antioxidant activity, and anti-inflammatory activity. Extracts from Nan Province were further selected for DPPH radical scavenging, GC–MS characterization, nitric oxide (NO) inhibition assay in LPS stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages, nano-spray formulation development, and stability assessment. Results: Considerable phytochemical variation was observed among geographical origins, with TPC and TFC ranging from 19.47 to 103.09 mg GAE/g extract and 28.57 to 400.72 mg QE/g extract, respectively. The Nan whole-fruit extract exhibited the highest extraction yield (20.81%), whereas the pericarp extract showed the strongest antioxidant activity (IC50 = 111.78 μg/mL). GC–MS analysis revealed anti-inflammatory phytochemicals, predominantly α-terpineol, geranyl acetate, n-hexadecanoic acid, oleic acid, and linalool. The selected extract demonstrated potent anti-inflammatory activity (IC50 = 6.95 ± 0.44 μg/mL), exceeding that of prednisolone, and was successfully incorporated into a physically stable nano-spray formulation with 60-day storage stability. Conclusions: These findings provide scientific validation for the traditional use of Ma-Khwaen and support its development as a stable nano-spray formulation for muscle pain relief and inflammation alleviation.