Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
4th International Conference on Research of Agricultural and Food Technologies (I-CRAFT 2024), Toskent, Özbekistan, 11 - 13 Eylül 2024, ss.426-433
This study highlights the enhanced therapeutic potential of medicinal vinegar
when combined with natural ingredients, offering benefits such as antimicrobial effects, pain relief,
and gut health support. The findings underscore vinegar's unique role in pharmaceutics as both a
therapeutic agent and a solvent, bridging traditional remedies with modern pharmaceutical
applications. Vinegar, an acetic acid solution produced through the fermentation of alcoholic and
sugary substrates, is produced through two-stage fermentation processes involving alcoholic
fermentation followed by acetic acid fermentation. Vinegar is a fermented drinkable product that is
nowadays widely diversified, produced by both industrial and traditional techniques. Medicinal
vinegar, also known as "acetum" in historical contexts, is a vinegar infused with various herbs,
spices, and other natural substances to harness its therapeutic properties. It has been used in
traditional medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. Medicinal vinegar’s effectiveness in
addressing specific health concerns stems from its strategic combination with medicinal aromatic
plants and complementary ingredients, enhancing therapeutic outcomes. Acetic acid, the primary
component of vinegar (typically 4-8%), serves as an effective solvent for extracting active
constituents from herbs and botanicals by breaking down plant cell walls. This process facilitates
the release and dissolution of bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and
glycosides into the vinegar solution. Additionally, the mild preservative effect of acetic acid helps
stabilize phytochemicals, particularly volatile compounds in essential oils and aromatic herbs,
thereby preventing degradation and extending the preparation's shelf life.