Phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity of the methanol extract of Kersen leaf (Muntingia calabura L).

Kersen plants (Muntingia calabura L) is one type of medicinal plant. One part of the plant that is often used is the leaves. This study aims to determine the phytochemical analisys and antioxidant activity of the methanol extract of Kersen leaf. The results showed that the methanol extract Kersen leaves have alkaloids, phenolic and tannin contents. The results of the antioxidant activity tests using the 1,1-diphenyl-2-pikrylhidrazyl (DPPH) showed the value IC₅₀ value of 233.47 mg/L. Extract of Muntingia calabura L. leaf has potential as an antioxidant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]