Phytochemical profiling and antioxidant potential of Morinda citrifolia L. fruit extract from Panikondanviduthi, Tamil Nadu, India
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Phytochemical profiling and antioxidant potential of Morinda citrifolia L. fruit extract from Panikondanviduthi, Tamil Nadu, India
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This study investigated the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of Morinda citrifolia fruit extract. Qualitative analysis revealed the presence of various phytochemical compounds, with strong presence of amino acids, flavonoids, phenols, reducing sugar, steroids, and terpenoids. Quantitative analysis estimated the amounts of these compounds, ranging from 0.93±0.11 to 2.95±0.62 µg/10g recorded in the fruit sample. The respective plant extract exhibited antioxidant activity in both hydrogen peroxide and DPPH assays, with maximum activity observed at 300 µg/ml (58.47±0.10%) and 500 µg/ml (80.90±0.11%) respectively. These findings suggested that M. citrifolia fruit extract is a rich source of phytochemicals with potential antioxidant properties, making it a valuable resource for pharmaceutical and food industries.
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