EXTRACTION, PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF HYDROALCOHOLIC EXTRACT OF DURANTA ERECTA LEAVES

Abstract: This study aims to assess the therapeutic benefits and phytochemical properties of the Indian medicinal plant Duranta erecta. For millennia, traditional medical practices have used medicinal plants to treat, manage, and prevent a variety of illnesses. They contain a variety of bioactive substances, including as phenolic, alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenoids, which have been proven to have a number of pharmacological effects, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer activity. A species of shrub or small tree in the Verbenaceae family is called Duranta erecta. It is also referred to by a number of other common names, such as sky flower, pigeon berry, and golden dewdrop. The medical benefits of Duranta erecta are well known, especially for its antioxidant activity. Material and methods: In this study, the authenticity of the chosen plant (Duranta erecta), extraction, phytochemical analysis, total phenol content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity were all investigated. These methods included DPPH, Ferric chloride, and Hydrogen peroxide. Standard techniques were used for all of these operations. Results: Vindhya Herbals in Bhopal provided authentication for the chosen plant material. Using the maceration method, the extraction was carried out using water and ethanol (a hydroalcoholic solvent).The findings of the phytochemical examination showed that the samples included a variety of bioactive substances, including terpenoids, phenols, alkaloids, flavonoids, and flavonoids, among others. Due to its strong DPPH radical scavenging activity and total phenolic content, the hydroalcoholic extract of Duranta erecta leaves demonstrated a high antioxidant potential. Conclusion: These findings suggest that Duranta erecta leaves could be a valuable source of natural antioxidants and warrant further investigation to explore their potential therapeutic applications.