Impact of Drying Methods on Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Properties of .

species have been used as herbal medicines in traditional Asian medicine. One of the species that has the potential as a medicinal plant and is still limited in its studies is . This study investigated the effects of drying methods, namely, freeze drying (FD) and hot air drying (HAD), on bioactive compounds, phenolics, flavonoids, and antioxidants in leaves and stems.