Comprehensive nutritional, anti-nutritional, ICP-MS and FTIR profiling of Ficus rumphii leaves: a potential source for dietary enhancement
Natural Product Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 8
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025
Ficus
rumphii
is
a
plant
belonging
to
the
Moraceae
family.
This
study
aimed
profile
functional
groups
using
FTIR,
as
well
nutritional,
elements
ICP-MS
technique,
and
anti-nutritional
analyses
of
leaves.
The
results
nutritional
analysis
leaves
revealed
that
had
diverse
proximate
composition
with
derived
value
be
314.11
±
0.31
kcal/100g.
demonstrated
good
levels
ash,
crude
fibre,
carbohydrate,
fat,
moisture,
protein
nutritive
value.
anti-nutrients
were
present
at
proportions
are
not
dangerous.
Furthermore,
also
abundant
in
essential
elements.
FTIR
identified
several
such
O–H,
N–H,
C–H,
O
=
C
O,
N,
C,
etc.
Hence,
findings
this
indicate
wild
possess
significant
potential,
making
it
an
excellent
for
meeting
dietary
requirements.
Язык: Английский
Anti-diabetic and Anti-inflammatory activities of Various Green Solvent Extracts of Ficus drupacea Leaves
Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 619 - 624
Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2025
Background:
The
purpose
of
this
research
was
to
explore
the
potential
anti-diabetic
and
anti-inflammatory
effects
green
solvent
extracts
obtained
from
Ficus
drupacea
leaves.
Additionally,
study
highlights
safety
viability
solvents
as
alternatives
organic
solvents.
Methods:
employed
a
sequential
extraction
process
using
Soxhlet
technique
with
increasing
polarity
i.e.,
dimethyl
carbonate,
isopropyl
alcohol,
hydro
alcohol
(ethanol:
water
-
60:40)
water.
dried
concentrated
were
then
analyzed
for
their
activities
through
standard
in-vitro
techniques.
investigation
included
an
approach
heat-induced
denaturation
bovine
serum
albumin
(BSA)
determine
properties
while
α-amylase
α-glucosidase
assays
used
assess
activity.
Reference
drugs
such
diclofenac
sodium
acarbose
comparison.
Results:
Among
various
(dimethyl
extracts),
hydroalcoholic
extract
leaves
exhibited
significant
properties.
Conclusion:
findings
demonstrate
in
models.
Язык: Английский