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Phytochemicals Essay

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This section discusses the presentation, analysis and interpretation of data gathered in this study. The data are presented in tabular and textual form. Problem 1. What are the phytochemicals present in the Long pepper (Piper longum) dried fruit extract? The phytochemicals that are present in Long pepper (Piper longum) dried fruit extract are shown in Table 1. Table 1 Phytochemical Constituents Result Sterols (+) Triterpenes (++) Flavonoids (+) Alkaloids (++) Saponins (++) Glycosides (+) Tannins (++) The phytochemicals that are present in Long pepper (Piper longum) dried fruit extract. Legend: (-) Absence of constituents …show more content…

Chapter III SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS This part presents the summary of the study, the conclusion derived from the findings and the recommendation forwarded by the researchers. Summary This study was conducted to determine phytochemical constituents and the antioxidant property of Long pepper (Piper longum) dried fruit extract. The Phytochemical analysis and the antioxidant property testing were conducted at the DOST, Standard and Testing Division, Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila.Result of the phytochemical screening for plant secondary metabolites revealed the presence of sterols, triterpenes, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, glycosides, tannins. The antioxidant property testing revealed an antioxidant property of Long pepper (Piper longum) dried fruit extract. The test results showed that this property is concentration dependent, that is, increasing the concentration, results to a greater antioxidant

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