Quantitative Phytochemical Composition and Bioactive Constituents of Ethanolic Extract of Phyllanthus amarus (schum. et thonn) Leaves



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Submitted Jun 5, 2020
Published Jul 13, 2020
10.24018/ejfood.2020.2.4.59

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Herbs are used in the treatment of several human ailment and diseases. The quantitative phytochemical composition, bioactive constituents of ethanol extract of Phyllanthus amarus leaves were determined. The quantitative phytochemical analysis of ethanol extract of Phyllanthus amarus found to be present in this study includes phenol, flavonoid, saponin, tannin and alkaloid.  The total content of phenol is 73.163µg/ml, flavonoid is 137.27µg/ml, tannin is 3.581µg/ml, alkaloid is 30.1 % and saponin is 34.822 ppm. The GC-MS analysis of bioactive constituents of the ethanol extract of Phyllanthus amarus leaves resulted in 44 compounds which have diverse use.  The various bioactive compounds present in P. amarus confirm its uses for the treatment of various ailments and diseases by traditional practitioners.

 

Keywords: Bioactive constituents, Phyllanth

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