The invention relates to application of a
flos paulowniae extract in a cigarette, and belongs to the technical field of tobacco
processing. The application particularly comprises the steps that 95% ethyl
alcohol and / or
petroleum ether are / is added in
flos paulowniae
powder subjected to
drying,
grinding and crushing, water-bath heating
reflux is conduced for 4-7 h, after
reflux extraction is finished, filtering is conducted at a high temperature, residues are washed with 95% ethyl
alcohol and / or
petroleum ether for three times, after filtrate is cooled,
solvent is subjected to decompression anddistilled out, light red thick liquid is obtained, that is to say a natural
flos paulowniae extract is obtained, and the atural flos paulowniae extract is lavor for the cigarette. The extract for thecigarette is simple in preparation method, low in cost, less in
energy consumption, stable in property and free of toxic and side effects; the extract is added in the cigarette, and can obviously lower
irritation, cover offensive
odor, improve remaining taste, relieve bitter and hot feeling, increase the sweet degree and make the remaining taste mellow and comfortable, and the extract for the cigarette is the novel
flavor excellent in quality for the cigarette.