PJB-2024-371
Studies on analysis of Minerals, Phytochemicals, Proximate Composition, and In Vitro Biological Activities of Methanolic Extracts from the Fruits of Cordia dichotoma Forst and Cordia myxa L.
Najm Ud Din
Abstract
Throughout history, plants have been essential for human sustenance, medicine, and shelter. This study focuses on wild edible fruits, specifically Cordia myxa and Cordia dichotoma from Dera Ismail Khan, examining their nutritional and medicinal properties. The research analyzed their mineral content, antioxidant properties, and basic characteristics. Techniques such as spectroscopy, DPPH assay, soxhlet extraction, Kjeldahl method, and muffle burning were employed following AOAC standards.Carbohydrate content: C. dichotoma (88.35%) and C. myxa (53.79%). Copper concentrations: C. myxa (525.00 mg/kg) and C. dichotoma (477.70 mg/kg). Total phenols: C. myxa (33.41 mg GAE/g) and C. dichotoma (19.59 mg GAE/g). Antioxidant activity: C. myxa (IC50 46.75 g/mL). Total flavonoids: Both fruits had 0.463 mg QE/g. C. myxa exhibited significant antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, while C. dichotoma effectively inhibited Klebsiella pneumonia. Additionally, C. dichotoma showed promising anti-diabetic properties, and C. myxa demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity, confirmed through enzyme inhibition assays. The study highlights these fruits' potential for enriching modern diets with macronutrients, trace elements, antioxidants, and health benefits.
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