Characterization of Phytochemical compounds in Digitaria ciliaris (Retz) Koel Leaf Extract Using GC-MS Analysis
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Digitaria ciliaris, GC-MS analysis, phytochemical profiling, ethanolic extract, bioactive compoundsAbstract
This study aimed to explain the phytochemical profile of Digitaria ciliaris (Retz) Koel leaf ethanol extract using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. Digitaria ciliaris, commonly known as Southern crabgrass or summer grass, is traditionally recognized for its medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic effects. Leaves were collected from Borgaon, Amravati, India, and subjected to ethanol extraction. GC-MS analysis identified a complex mixture of sixteen compounds, with hexanoic acid, ethyl ester (36.22%) being the most abundant, followed by 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol diisobutyrate (15.33%) and 2-myristynoyl pantetheine (9.70%). Other notable compounds included pregna-6,16-diene-11,20-diol, octanoic acid, ethyl ester, and β-N-acetylneuraminic acid derivatives. The identified compounds suggest a range of pharmacological activities, such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and immune-modulating effects. This comprehensive phytochemical characterization underscores the therapeutic potential of Digitaria ciliaris leaf extract, warranting further research to isolate these bioactive compounds and evaluate their individual and synergistic effects in various biological models. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the medicinal properties of Digitaria ciliaris and support its potential use in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
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