Phytochemical analysis of Methanolic and Chloroform extract of Murraya koenigii from Uttarakhand, India

Abstract

Herbal plants have been used for centuries as traditional medicine to treat various diseases. Green plants generally contain phytochemical compounds, such as vegetables and plants that add aroma to dishes. One of which is curry leaves (Murraya koenigii). This research aims to identify the phytochemical compounds contained in curry leaves. This research was carried out from August 2023 to October 2023. The curry leaves that were obtained were converted into extract form and then the extract was tested for the content of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, phenolics and tannins. The presence of highest percentage of carbohydrates, sugars, amino acids were identified in chloroform and methanol extracts. The results of this study provide a good resource for the development of food, agriculture and pharmaceutical products.