Composition of Phenolic, Flavonoids, Anthocyanins, Determination of Antioxidant Activity and Comparison of Extractive Methods of Leaf and Bark of Caryocar brasiliense
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https://doi.org/10.9771/cmbio.v21i1.44970Keywords:
Medicinal Plant. Extraction methods. Secondary metabolite. New drugs.Abstract
Introduction: Caryocar brasiliense is a medicinal plant used in the treatment of respiratory diseases, gastric ulcers and muscle pain. Objective: to compare the extraction of natural compounds using two extractive methods, magnetic stirring and ultrasonic bath. In addition, to evaluate the antioxidant activity, the content of phenolic compounds, flavonoids and anthocyanins in the leaves and bark of Pequi (C. brasiliense), with a view to adding value through its functional properties. Methodology: the phenolic content was determined by the Folin-Ciocalteu method, flavonoids and anthocyanins by the Lima and Melo method. Antioxidant activity was measured using the 2.2-diphenyl-1-picrilhhydrazyl (DPPH) method. Results: the extract of the Pequi leaves exhibited a higher phenolic content in relation to the bark for both extraction methods. The Pequi leaf in an ultrasonic bath showed strong antioxidant activity with a value of 72.2%. Conclusion: Pequi extracts demonstrated a promising phytochemical profile that should be investigated in the future for pharmacological application as an adjuvant or precursor in the synthesis of a new cosmetic or medicine with antioxidant function.
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