Abstract
Quantitative Phytochemical Evaluation and Phenolic Contents Of Extracts Of Citrullus Lanatus seed
Highlights
There has been an intense search for novel compounds with potent biological effects over the last few decades
Aim: The present study investigated the phenolic contents of aqueous and methanol extracts of C. lanatus seed
The methanol extract had significantly higher total phenol, tannins, flavonoids, and proanthocyanidin contents, relative to the aqueous extract (p < 0.05). These results indicate that C. lanatus seed is a good source of phenolic compounds and could be used as a natural constituent of food and medicines
Summary
There has been an intense search for novel compounds with potent biological effects over the last few decades. Plant-derived drugs have the added advantage of being readily available, effective, and offering a broad spectrum of biological effects Medicinal plants exert their pharmacological effects via the numerous phytochemicals they contain [1-3]. The rind contains alkaloids, saponins, cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, phenol, moisture, lipid, protein, fiber and carbohydrates [8]. Lycopene from this medicinal plant has been shown to protect against a growing list of cancers [9]. Citrullus lanatus (watermelon), a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, contains antioxidant molecules. It is a good source of carotenoids, vitamins, and minerals. Aim: The present study investigated the phenolic contents of aqueous and methanol extracts of C. lanatus seed. Conclusion: These results indicate that C. lanatus seed is a good source of phenolic compounds and could be used as a natural constituent of food and medicines
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