Phytochemical Screening of Ethanol Extract of Avocado Leaves (Persea americana Mill)

Abstract

Avocado is a popular fruit, popular in the community. Besides its delicious flesh, avocados are also beneficial in medicine. Almost all parts of this plant have medicinal properties. The part of the avocado that has many benefits is the leaves, which are used in herbal remedies. Boiling the leaves and drinking the resulting decoction is believed to significantly lower blood pressure in hypertension sufferers. This experimental laboratory study aimed to determine the active ingredients in ethanol extract of avocado leaves (Persea americana Mill). This study was conducted at the Biology Laboratory of the Politeknik Medica Farma Husada Mataram from May to July 2021. The population and sample in this study were avocado plants. The data in this study were primary data, namely direct observation of the active ingredients in avocado leaves (Persea americana Mill). Based on the results of phytochemical screening in this study, it can be seen that avocado leaves contain secondary metabolites, which are bioactive components in the form of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and saponins.