PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF AQUEOUS AND ETHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF LEAVES AND ROOT BARK OF MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO)
Abstract
ABSTRACTS
This research investigated the phytochemical constituents of the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Mangifera indica (mango) leaves and root bark. The plant materials were collected, air-dried, pulverized, and extracted using water and ethanol. Standard qualitative phytochemical screening methods were employed to determine the presence of major bioactive compounds.
The results revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, glycosides, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds in varying concentrations across both extracts. Ethanolic extracts generally showed higher phytochemical activity compared to aqueous extracts. The findings support the traditional use of M. indica in herbal medicine, particularly in the management of infections and inflammatory conditions.
This study provides baseline scientific information for further pharmacological investigation and supports the potential of M. indica as a source of natural therapeutic agents.
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