Pharmacological benefits of Gerbera jamesonii Adlam flower: Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the extract
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the phytochemical potential of the ethanolic extract of Gerbera jamesonii Adlam flowers and to quantify the total phenolic, flavonoid, and alkaloid contents in this extract.The total phenolic content was measured using the Folin-Ciocalteu method and expressed as gallic acid equivalents.The total flavonoid content was determined by the aluminum chloride colorimetric method and expressed as rutin equivalents.The total alkaloid content was measured based on the reaction between alkaloids and bromocresol green (BCG) and expressed as atropine equivalents.Qualitative phytochemical analysis of ethanolic extract of G. jamesonii revealed the presence of various pharmacologically active compounds, including alkaloids, carbohydrates, reducing sugars, saponins, phytosterols, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids.The total phenolic, flavonoid, and alkaloid contents were found to be 39.8 mg GAE/g, 25.39 mg RE/g, and 10 mg AE/g, respectively.Based on the qualitative and quantitative analysis of key phytochemicals, such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and phenols, this plant appears to have significant medicinal potential and could be developed as a therapeutic agent in the future.
Institution: Osmania University
Language: English
Topic: Medicinal Plant Research
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4400961007