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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Phytochemical determination and antioxidant potential of Tridax Procumbens L.
Authors
Praveen Mala Meena, Sitaram Khandelwal, Leena Sharma
Abstract
Medicinal plants serve as an important source of bioactive compounds
with significant therapeutic potential. The present study investigates the
phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, and chemical profiling of one
medicinal plant, Tridax procumbens L. (family: Asteraceae) Leaf extracts
were prepared using solvents of varying polarity (n-hexane, chloroform,
methanol, and water) and subjected to qualitative phytochemical screening, DPPH
free radical scavenging assay, and GC-MS analysis. Phytochemical screening
revealed the presence of important bioactive compounds such as flavonoids,
phenols, carbohydrates, terpenoids, and phytosterols in this plant species,
with methanolic and aqueous extracts showing higher phytochemical diversity.
Antioxidant analysis demonstrated that the methanolic extract of T.
procumbens L. exhibited the highest radical scavenging activity with the
lowest IC₅₀ value (42.23 µg/ml), followed by aqueous and chloroform extracts.
GC-MS analysis further confirmed the presence of various bioactive compounds
responsible for pharmacological properties. The study highlights the
significance of solvent polarity in extraction efficiency and supports the
potential use of the plant as a natural source of antioxidants and therapeutic
agents.
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Pages:427-431
How to cite this article:
Praveen Mala Meena, Sitaram Khandelwal, Leena Sharma "Phytochemical determination and antioxidant potential of <i>Tridax Procumbens</i> L.". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 427-431
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