Phytochemical Analysis of the Ethanol Extract of Binahong (Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis) Leaves by UV-Vis Spectroscopy

Authors

Rusdiana Rusdiana, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, IndonesiaFollow
Tri Widyawati, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, IndonesiaFollow
Dina Keumala Sari, Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan IndonesiaFollow
Sry Suryani Widjaja, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, IndonesiaFollow

Abstract

Binahong (Anredera cordifolia) leaves contain chemical compounds that can be used to promote anti-obesity. This study aimed to examine the phytochemical and anti-obesity properties of the ethanol extract of binahong leaves. The binahong extract was obtained by maceration of the leaves, followed by ethanol extraction. Phytochemical analysis was performed by UV-Vis spectroscopy to identify and determine the levels of flavonoids, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, and tannins in the extract, using quercetin as a standard for calibration. Absorbance was measured at a wavelength of 430 nm. The flavonoid, glycoside, tannin, saponin, and steroid/terpenoid contents were determined, but alkaloid compounds were not found. The conclusion is, that the large flavonoid content (14.9385 mgQE/g) in the binahong leaf extract has potential to provide anti-obesity effects.

Keywords

Anredera cordifolia, Anti-obesity, Flavonoid, Quercetin, Spectrophotometer

Article Type

Article

How to Cite this Article

Rusdiana, Rusdiana; Widyawati, Tri; Sari, Dina Keumala; and Widjaja, Sry Suryani (2024) "Phytochemical Analysis of the Ethanol Extract of Binahong (Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis) Leaves by UV-Vis Spectroscopy," Baghdad Science Journal: Vol. 21: Iss. 11, Article 17.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21123/bsj.2024.9354