International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies
Volume 2, Issue 3, 2022
Antiobesity properties of methanolic extract of Alchornea cordifolia in vitro
Author(s): Eboh Abraham Sisein, Wodu Ebizimor
Abstract:
Obesity is a medical condition that results in over accumulation of fat or triacylglycerol leading to other complications. Alchornea cordifolia is a plant found in Africa with many acclaimed medicinal properties. Leaves of Alchornea cordifolia were harvested, dried and extracted with methanol. The extract was further subjected to standard phytochemical and anti-obesity studies. Results of the study revealed phytochemicals like alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, triterpenoids, saponins, and phenols in greater quantity. Also, Alchornea cordifolia shows antilipase activity at a concentration of 1 mg/ml Alchornea cordifolia methanolic extract showed 77.07 % inhibition of pancreatic lipase. Therefore, Alchornea cordifolia can act as a drug for the management of obesity.
Keywords: Antiobesity, Alchornea cordifolia, in vitro, Body Mass Index
Pages: 305-306
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