Abstract

PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF BUXUS SEMPERVIRENS L. LEAF METHANOLIC EXTRACT

Anushka D. Vikhe* and Sarika L. Vikhe

.

Abstract

The phytochemical investigation of Buxus sempervirens L. (Boxwood), commonly known as "Azazer," was done to explore its bioactive constituents and potential pharmacological properties. Soxhlet extraction with methanol was used to isolate a comprehensive range of phytochemicals from the dried leaves of the plant. The methanol extract was investigated for various chemical compounds, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, tannins, phytosterols, diterpenes, proteins, amino acids, triterpenoids, fixed oils, and carboxylic acids, through rigorous screening methodologies using standard chemical tests. Results confirmed the existence of several bioactive compounds, with alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, tannins, phytosterols, and proteins showing significant presence. Such findings give massive scientific justification of the traditional medicine usage of Buxus sempervirens L., based on the historically established treatment profiles such as curing rheumatism, constipation, malaria, and pneumonia, among others. The diverse phytochemical composition of the methanol extract underscores its promising potential across pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and therapeutic domains. The comprehensive analysis not only substantiates the plant's traditional medicinal applications but also establishes a molecular foundation for understanding its therapeutic mechanisms. The research ultimately recommends further advanced biochemical and pharmacological investigations to fully explore and leverage the rich molecular complexity of this remarkable plant extract.

Keywords: Buxus sempervirens L, Phytochemicals, Methanol, Alkaloids.