Approaches to Extracting Bioactive Compounds from Spices and Herbs

The Green Chemistry movement, initiated in the 1990s, aims to reduce hazardous substances from chemical products and processes, including waste, hazard, and energy. Bioactive compounds of natural origin, such as plants, herbs, spices, agricultural by-products, and marine sources, have gained significant interest due to their potential to promote human
health. Traditional extraction methods, such as solid-liquid extraction, use toxic solvents, consume high energy, and provide low selectivity and yields. Advanced techniques like
supercritical fluid extraction can improve bioactivity while adhering to Green Chemistry goals.