Phytochemical Screening, Quantitative Analysis of Primary and Secondary Metabolites of Malay Apple Leaves

Abstract

The study includes phytochemical screening and quantification of primary and secondary metabolites like carbohydrates, protein, lipids, phenol, tannin and flavonoids from Syzygium malaccense (L.)Merr. & L.M.Perry leaves. The leaves of Syzygium malaccense (L.) Merr. &. L.M.Perry showed highest carbohydrate value than the other primary metabolites. So malay apple can act as a good remedy for nutritional disorders and pharmaceutical agent. Secondary metabolites analysis showed the potential of malay apple leaves as anticancerous, antimutagenic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and astringent capacities. So malay apple leaves can act as a good therapeutic agent.'