Abstract
Background: The Bay Nui region in An Giang Province is rich in medicinal plant species, including those from the Helicteres genus. However, the chemical composition of these species in the Bay Nui region of An Giang has not yet been investigated. This study was conducted to compare the chemical compositions of various Helicteres species in order to accurately identify which species contain the highest concentrations of bioactive compounds that could aid in disease treatment.
Materials and Methods: The plants of the Helicteres genus were collected in May 2023 during their flowering stage. The plant samples were dried, ground into a powder, and extracted using water and ethanol solvents. The present study was conducted to perform the qualitative phytochemical screening of common bioactive constituents based on the manifestations of specific chemical reactions, and the quantitative determination of total phenolic and flavonoid contents.
Results: The study identified three Helicteres species in the Bay Nui region of An Giang: Helicteres hirsuta Lour., Helicteres lanceolata DC., and Helicteres isora L. These species contain common compounds such as carbohydrates, flavonoids, phenols, proteins, saponins, tannins, gums, coumarins, diterpenoids, mucilage, and resins. The water extract of the stems and leaves of H. lanceolata had the highest concentrations of TPC and TFC, with values measuring 116.53 ± 0.50 mg GAE/g extract and 404.83 ± 5.28 mg QE/g extract.
Conclusion: Bioactive compounds in Helicteres species from the Seven Mountains region have been identified. Water extracts of the leaves from most Helicteres species exhibit the highest concentrations of TPC and TFC.
| Published | 2025-12-25 | |
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| Issue | Vol. 15 No. 7 (2025) | |
| Section | Original Articles | |
| DOI | 10.34071/jmp.2025.7.21 | |
| Keywords | An Giang, An xoa (Helicteres hisurta), An xoa lá mác (Helicteres lanceolata), An xoa lá tròn (Helicteres isora), Bảy Núi, thành phần hóa học Bay Nui region, An Giang province, chemical composition, Helicteres lanceolata, Helicteres hisurta, Helicteres isora |
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