Muntingia calabura L. (Muntingiaceae) bark hydroalcoholic extract: organoleptic, fluorescent, qualitative, quantitative, and biological validity

Srinivasa  Reddy Alavala; M. Chinna  Eswaraiah; Sudhakar  Kommu

Srinivasa Reddy Alavala College of Allied Health Sciences, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand
M. Chinna Eswaraiah Department of Pharmacognosy, Anurag Pharmacy College, Ananthagiri (V&M), Kodad, Suryapet Dist., 508206, Telangana State-India
Sudhakar Kommu Department of Pharmacognosy, Anurag Pharmacy College, Ananthagiri (V&M), Kodad, Suryapet Dist., 508206, Telangana State-India

Keywords: Muntingia calabura L, phytochemicals, anthelmintic activity

Abstract

A wild herb known as kersen (Muntingia calabura L.) is utilised both medicinally and as food. It contains a lot of phytochemicals, particularly the antioxidant -producing phenolic group . Screening for phytochemicals and determining their biological assessment are essential . This investigation aimed to assess the anthelmintic, phytochemical, and pharmacognostic characteristics of hydroalcoholic extract from cherry bark . Flavonoids, tannins, steroids, and saponins were found in the extract. Above-mentioned anthelmintic activity was evaluated using earthworms. Albendazole, a common anthelmintic, was employed as a positive control . Tannins, steroids, and flavonoids are examp les of phytochemicals that may contribute to the extract's anthelmintic effect.