Phytochemical Evaluation and Anti-inflammatory Efficacy of Phenolic and Flavonoid Constituents in Euphorbia microphylla B. Heyne ex Roth.

Background

Medicinal plants are natural sources of biochemical compounds with negligible side effects; Euphorbia microphylla is known for producing pharmacologically active compounds used in traditional medicine.

Materials and Methods

Proximate analysis for organoleptic and physicochemical parameters was conducted alongside quantitative estimation of total phenolic and flavonoid contents of ethanolic leaf extracts., Three in vitro anti-inflammatory assays-protein denaturation inhibition, protease inhibition, and membrane stabilisation-were performed.

Results

The research confirms the availability of phenolics and flavonoids in ample amounts. Phytochemicals quantified in the extract highlighted strong efficacy in the conducted assays.

Conclusion

The findings suggest therapeutic potential and interest in formulating standard drugs, though further validation through in vivo experiments is needed.