RESUMO
Objective: To optimize the preparation of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) inclusion compound of forsythia oil and peppermint oil using the colloid mill method. Methods: With recovery ratio and inclusion rate of volatile oil-β-CD as evaluation indexes, the single factor test combining Box-Behnken response surface methodology was used to study the effects of β-CD-pure water ratio, β-CD-volatile oil ratio, and inclusion time on the inclusion process of volatile oil. Using TLC, IR spectrum, and microscopic image, the inclusion complexes were confirmed. Results: The optimum preparation conditions of inclusion compound were as follows: β-CD-pure water ratio was 1:3, mixture of forsythia oil and peppermint oil-β-CD ratio was 1:9, and the inclusion time was 25 min. The formation of inclusion complex was preliminary proved by TLC, IR spectrum, and microscopic image. Conclusion: The method is reasonable and feasible.