INVESTIGATING THE QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF ACANTHOCEREUS TETRAGONUS (CACTACEAE FAMILY) ALONG WITH THE ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY
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https://doi.org/10.47413/vidya.v2i1.169Keywords:
Acanthocereus tetragonus, cactus, phenol, flavonoids, antioxidant, phytochemicalsAbstract
Acanthocereus tetragonus is a cactus plant belonging to family Cactaceae. Literature suggests that cactus plants are known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, and anti-cancer properties. Thus, cactus plants have a wide range of therapeutic properties and have been used for centuries by indigenous people for their medicinal benefits. While more research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms behind these therapeutic effects, the use of cactus plants in traditional medicine is a promising avenue for future research and development of new therapeutics. Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate the qualitative and quantitative phytochemicals and antioxidant property of Acanthocereus tetragonus plant. The study reports the total phenolic and flavonoid content of both hydro-methanolic and ethyl acetate extracts, using the Folin-Ciocalteau and aluminium chloride method respectively. The hydro-methanolic extract exhibited higher total phenolic content, while the ethyl acetate extract had a higher total flavonoid content. Antioxidant activity was also measured using DPPH and FRAP assays, and the hydro-methanolic extract showed comparatively better free radical scavenging activity than ethyl acetate extract. However, the study highlights the importance of quantitative phytochemical analysis for understanding the chemical composition and their potential benefits for human health. The results also suggest that A. tetragonus extracts have significant antioxidant activity and can be explored further for their potential medicinal and therapeutic uses.
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