SKRINING FITOKIMIA EKSTRAK DAUN GANDARUSA (Justicia gendarussa Burm.f.): DETEKSI ALKALOID, FLAVONOID, DAN STEROID

Nurul Fadhilatunnisa Ayus, Nurul Kartikasari, Nur Fadilla, Aswiah Aswiah, Lisnaeni Fahrunnisa, Sahruni Sahruni, Sri Wahyuni Basri, Ainiyah Febriana, Andi Nurafiah, Nurhikmah Nurhikmah, Fityatun Usman, Haryanto Haryanto, Andi Aliya Meilyana Sari

Abstract


Justicia gendarussa Burm.f. (gandarusa), a shrub reaching 1.5 meters tall, contains bioactive compounds (flavonoids, alkaloids, steroids, terpenoids, saponins, phenolic compounds, hydrocarbons) with potential antiangiogenic, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antirheumatic properties. This study analyzed the phytochemical composition of gandarusa leaves from Pangkep through sample preparation, 70% ethanol extraction, stepwise fractionation (n-hexane and ethyl acetate), and compound identification via preparative TLC and column chromatography. Extraction yielded 30% efficiency from 200g dried leaves. Phytochemical analysis confirmed alkaloids, steroids, and flavonoids. Preparative TLC showed Rf values of 0.47 (green analyte) and 0.41 (yellow analyte). UV-Vis spectrophotometry indicated flavonoid content of 3.66–3.82 mg/L. Thus, gandarusa leaves contain bioactive compounds-particularly flavonoids, alkaloids, and steroids-with pharmaceutical development potential

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.56711/jifa.v17i2.1369

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