EXTRACTION, PHYTOCHEMICAL TEST AND TOTAL ALKALOIDS CONTENTS OF MURRAYA KOENIGII EXTRACT

Herbs are used for the treatment of chronic and acute conditions and various ailments, including major health concerns Herbs are used around the world to treat conditions and diseases, and many studies prove their efficacy. One of the greatest benefit associated with herbal medicine is the non existence of side effects. Also, they tend to offer long lasting benefits in terms of overall wellness. there are a few risks associated with herbal medicine as well. Murraya koenigii or Bergera koenigii, is a tropical to sub-tropical tree in the family Rutaceae (the rue family, which includes rue, citrus, and satinwood), and is native to Asia. The plant is used as antihelminthics, analgesics, digestives, and appetizers. The green leaves of M. koenigii are used in treating piles, inflammation, itching, fresh cuts, dysentery, bruises, and edema. This study deals with the extraction, phytochemical test & estimation of alkaloid content in M. koenigii. The extraction was performed by maceration and the hydroalcoholic solvent was used. Phytochemical test and estimation of total alkaloid was performed according to standard procedure. The result showed that the percentage yield after extraction was found to be 16.23%. Phytochemical test revealed the presence of alkaloid, saponin, phenol, flavonoid, proteins & amino acids. The total alkaloid content of hydroalcoholic extract of Murraya koenigii was found to be 0.578 mg/ 100 mg.

Keywords: Murraya koenigii, Phytochemical test, Total alkaloids contents.