Abstract:
The aim of the current study is to detected the phytochemical compounds
in the methanolic extract of Cynara cornigera roots. In addition quantify the
total phenol content (TPC), total flavonoid contents (TFC) using
spectrophotometric methods. The total phenolic compounds determined by
using Folin Ciocalteu. While, the total flavonoid contents of the extract
determined using quercetin reference standard method. Phytochemical
analyses of the extract was carried out using standard methods to assess the
major classes of phytochemicals alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic, tannins,
saponins, steroids, terpenoids, carbohydrate and glycosides. Phytochemical
screening revealed that all the tests were positive except alkaloids,
saponins, and steroids. The total phenol and flavonoids content of the
methanolic extract of Cynara cornigera roots show high concentration. The
estimated phenolics and flavonoids content are 17.59 mg/g and 18.62 mg/g
respectively. These findings suggest that the methanol extract of Cynara
cornigera roots has potential invitro antioxidant activities. According to the
obtained results, the roots of Cynara cornigera considered as a rich source
of natural antioxidants since its methanolic extract contains many effective
chemical compounds that demonstrate the highest free radical scavenging
capacity
