Qualitative and Quantitative Estimation of Cucumis melo Linn. and Claytonia perfoliata Donn ex Willd. Leaves Extract

Abstract

The present study was undertaken to carry out the qualitative and quantitative estimation of the leaves extract of Cucumis melo Linn. and Claytonia perfoliata Donn ex Willd., two medicinally important plants traditionally employed for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and therapeutic properties. Preliminary phytochemical screening was performed to identify major classes of secondary metabolites, including alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, phenols, glycosides, and saponins. Quantitative estimations of total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and other bioactive constituents were carried out using standard spectrophotometric methods. The results revealed that both extracts are rich in phenolics and flavonoids, suggesting their potential as natural sources of antioxidants. The findings provide a scientific basis for the ethnomedicinal use of these plants and pave the way for further pharmacological investigations to establish their therapeutic efficacy.