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Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
Vol. 14, Issue 5 (2025)
Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical composition of Paullinia pinnata L methanolic leaf extract
Onah DC, Onah JA, Ani CC and Onyemuche TN
Despite numerous bioactivities attributed to Paullinia pinnata L (PP) leaves such as anticancer, antioxidant, antibacterial, insecticidal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anthelmintic, antimalarial, anti-convulsant properties, there is little information regarding the phytochemical composition of the plant. Phytochemical analysis is a crucial process for quantifying and identifying the array of bioactive compounds in plants, such as flavonoids, alkaloids, glycosides, tannins and terpenes, which are essential for understanding their health benefits and potential applications. This analysis not only aids in development of nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals but also enhances our knowledge of plant-based diets and their impact in human health. In this study, the qualitative and quantitative analysis of the crude methanolic extract of Paullina pinnata L (CMEPP) leaves was done using standard methods. The result of the qualitative phytochemical screening of the CMEPP indicates abundant presence of soluble carbohydrates, flavonoids and total phenolics; moderate presence of tannins, glycosides and reducing sugar; and mild presence of steroids, saponins and terpenoids. The result of the quantitative analysis of CMEPP reveals different amount of phytochemicals: alkaloid (207.98±11.24 mg/100g), total phenolics (8350.02±38.50 mg/100g), tannins (111.06±13.11 mg/100g), glycosides (245.63±15.09 mg/100g), saponins (19.42±3.25 mg/100g), reducing sugar (298.91±9.05 mg/100g), carbohydrates (4847.09±56.44 mg/100g), terpenoids (56.05±4.85 mg/100g), steroids (45.52±10.04 mg/100g) and flavonoids (5874.00±44.82 mg/100g). The presence of varying arrays of phytochemicals in CMEPP substantiates the numerous bioactivities of the plant.
Fig. 1: Paullinia pinnata (Bread and Cheese)
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- Abbr: J Pharmacogn Phytochem
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