Polyphenol Content and Antioxidant Evaluation of Kawista (Limonia acidissima) Leaf Extract

Muammar Fawwaz (1) , Mamat Pratama (2) , Rais Razak (3) , Yusrianti Andika (4) , Elvina Astika (5) , Feralia Feralia (6)
(1) Universitas Muslim Indonesia , Indonesia
(2) Universitas Muslim Indonesia , Indonesia
(3) Universitas Muslim Indonesia , Indonesia
(4) Universitas Muslim Indonesia , Indonesia
(5) Universitas Muslim Indonesia , Indonesia
(6) Universitas Muslim Indonesia , Indonesia

Abstract

Kawista or Limonia acidissima, a plant traditionally used by the Bima community, offers potential health benefits. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant potential of ethanol extract from L. acidissima leaves by determining total flavonoid content (TFC), total phenolic content (TPC), and antioxidant activity using DPPH, FRAP, and CUPRAC assays. The ethanol extract exhibited significant antioxidant activity, with IC50 values of 10.445 and 135.42 µg/mL for DPPH and CUPRAC assays, respectively. TPC and TFC were determined to be 14.63 mgGAE/g extract and 113.9 mgQE/g extract, respectively. These findings suggest that L. acidissima leaf extract possesses potent antioxidant properties, which may be attributed to its flavonoid and phenolic content. Further research is warranted to explore this plant extract's underlying mechanisms of action and potential therapeutic applications.

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Muammar Fawwaz
muammar.fawwaz@umi.ac.id (Primary Contact)
Mamat Pratama
Yusrianti Andika
Elvina Astika
Feralia Feralia
Author Biographies

Muammar Fawwaz, Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mamat Pratama, Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Rais Razak, Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Yusrianti Andika, Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Elvina Astika, Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Feralia Feralia, Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Fawwaz M, Pratama M, Razak R, Andika Y, Astika E, Feralia F. Polyphenol Content and Antioxidant Evaluation of Kawista (Limonia acidissima) Leaf Extract. Borneo J Pharm [Internet]. 2024Nov.30 [cited 2025Feb.3];7(4):365-73. Available from: https://journal.umpr.ac.id/index.php/bjop/article/view/7466

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