Antioxidant status between sirih 'bertemu urat' and 'tidak bertemu urat'
In Malay tradition, "sirih bertemu urat" (converging veins) and "sirih tidak bertemu urat" (nonconverging veins) are terms used for betel leaves on the same plants but with different pattern. Morphologically, "bertemu urat" leaves exhibit the left and right veins (nerve...
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| Format: | Proceeding Paper |
| Language: | English |
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WMIT Group Sdn Bhd
2024
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/114021/1/114021_Antioxidant%20status%20between%20sirih%20%27bertemu%20urat%27.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/114021/ |
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| Summary: | In Malay tradition, "sirih bertemu urat" (converging veins) and "sirih tidak bertemu urat" (nonconverging veins) are terms used for betel leaves on the same plants but with different pattern. Morphologically, "bertemu urat" leaves exhibit the left and right veins (nerves lateral) meet at the central vein, while non-"bertemu urat" leaves lack this characteristic. Despite limited scientific evidence supporting their efficacy, Malay Traditional Medicine favors the use of P. betle "bertemu urat" leaves for medicinal purposes. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the antioxidant status of extracts from both "bertemu urat" and non-"bertemu urat" betel leaves by analyzing phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity. The leaves were subjected to a maceration process in an incubator shaker using 80% methanol to obtain the extract. The total phenolic content was measured using the Folin-Ciocalteu method, and antioxidant activity was evaluated through DPPH and FRAP assays. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences (p < 0.05) in the phenolic content between P. betel "bertemu urat" and P. betel non-"bertemu urat," indicating that P. betel "bertemu urat" has a higher phenolic content compared to P. betel non-"bertemu urat.". The results obtained from the DPPH and FRAP assays suggested that P. betel “bertemu urat" may have higher antioxidant activity compared to non-"bertemu urat". However, it is important to note that the results of this study could not be confirmed due to errors and limitations in the methodology. Nonetheless, it highlights how variations in leaf morphology within the same plant species can influence antioxidant properties. Considering these variations can assist researchers and practitioners in making informed decisions when selecting betel leaves with optimal antioxidant potential. |
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