Surface Morphology of Herbal Prepared Using Nanotechnology

Abstract

Herb have been the basis of traditional medicines throughout the world for thousands of years and continue to provide new remedies to humankind In this study, Polygonum minus (kesum) nanoparticles were prepared by using planetary ball mill and analysis for their physical and morphology properties. The size reduction method had a distinct effect on physical and morphology properties of Polygonum minus analyzed. The surface morphology and roughness of nanoherb was analyzed by using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FSEM) and Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). The result showed that after ball milling, the average size of particles was produced in range 227-241nm which was significantly smaller than the 100 μm prepared by conventional rotor mixer. Higher degree of granule surface fractured was observed as a result of a planetary ball milling process based on FESEM images.