Assessment of Passiflora foetida Linn's Initial Phytochemical Screening

Abstract

In order to determine which bioactive chemicals in Passiflora foetida Linn. (Passion fruit) are responsible for its medicinal effects, this research will assess the efficacy of a preliminary phytochemical screening. We used established methodologies to perform phytochemical analysis on several extracts of Passiflora foetida fruit. Our goal was to discover the presence of secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, and terpenoids. Flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, tannins, and phenolic compounds were among the many bioactive chemicals found in Passiflora foetida extracts. These compounds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties, according to the data. The phytochemicals found in Passiflora foetida indicate that it may be a good source of natural medicines. Additional research into the medicinal and pharmacological uses of Passiflora foetida may be built upon the results of this first phytochemical screening.

Keywords: Passiflora foetida, Phytochemical screening, Bioactive compounds, secondary metabolites.