Phytochemical profile and antioxidant capacity of leaves of Moringa oleifera(Lam) extracted using different solvent systems

Abstract

The present investigation evaluated the phytochemical composition and antioxidant capacity of leaves of Moringa oleifera cultivated in Kibwezi Kenya and extracted using different solvent systems. Qualitative screening of the leaves revealed the presence of alkaloids, cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, phenolics, saponins, tannins and ascorbic acid. Leaves extracted with aqueous-methanol had significantly higher (p