Differences In the Antioxidant Activity of Sungkai Leaf Extract Using Methanol And Aquades Solvents

The antioxidant activity of natural product extracts is influenced by the type solvent that plays an active role in binding secondary metabolites such as saponins and flavonoids. Sungkai leaves (Peronema canescens Jack) are plants have been shown to contain activity. purpose this study was determine differences with different solvents. used were obtained Central Bengkulu Regency, Province. extracted two types solvents, namely methanol distilled water. Furthermore, analysis carried out using DPPH method. results showed IC50 (inhibitor concentration 50) 45.709 ppm, which very strong extract. Antioxidant water known value 53.979 means strong. it can be concluded existence solvents affect level leaves. Methanol contains stronger than