Analisis Fitokimia Daun Kersen (Mutingia calabura)

Nursyifa Tiara  Dwiputri; Salsa Sabila; Muhimatul Umami

doi:10.62588/otusedu.2025.v3i2.0266

Authors

Nursyifa Tiara Dwiputri Program Studi Biologi, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati, Bandung, Indonesia Author
Salsa Sabila Program Studi Biologi, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati, Bandung, Indonesia Author
Muhimatul Umami Program Studi Biologi, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati, Bandung, Indonesia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62588/otusedu.2025.v3i2.0266

Keywords:

Cherry leaves, flavonoids alkaloids, tannins, bioactive compounds

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the content of bioactive compounds in cherry leaf extract (Muntingia calabura L.) through qualitative phytochemical tests. Cherry leaves are known to have pharmacological potential such as antioxidants, antimicrobials, and anti-inflammatories, which come from their secondary metabolites. The extraction process was carried out by the maceration method using 96% ethanol as a solvent, followed by testing using specific reagents such as Mayer, Dragendorff, Wagner, FeCl₃, and foam tests. The results showed that cherry leaf extract contains flavonoids, alkaloids and tannins which are characterized by the formation of deposits and color changes in specific reagents, while the test for saponins showed negative results. The presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, and tannins supports the therapeutic potential of cherry leaves, so it is worthy of further research for the development of herbal medicine.

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