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BIO Web Conf.
Volume 73, 2023
5th International Conference on Tropical Resources and Sustainable Sciences (CTReSS 5.0 2023)
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| Article Number | 05031 | |
| Number of page(s) | 8 | |
| Section | Sustainability and Technology | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/20237305031 | |
| Published online | 08 November 2023 | |
Phytochemical Screening and Chemical Analysis of Freeze-dried Lawsonia inermis Leaves Extract
1 Global Entrepreneurship Research & Innovation Centre, University Malaysia Kelantan City Campus, Pengkalan Chepa, 16100 Kota Bharu Kelantan, Malaysia.
2 Faculty of Agro-Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan Jeli Campus, 17600 Jeli Kelantan, Malaysia.
3 SNH Cosmetic Lab Sdn. Bhd. (1517864-W), PT 7458, Kampung Gemang Baharu, 17700 Ayer Lanas, Kelantan, Malaysia.
* Corresponding author: huda.ma@umk.edu.my
Lawsonia inermis or Henna is proven to give a natural dye to skin and hair. However, there is still a lack of studies evaluating the properties of Henna in terms of its phytochemical composition. Thus, this study aims to extract henna leaves using the freeze-dried method before testing the phytochemicals in the extract. This study also seeks to analyze the presence of chemicals in the plant extract. The Thin Layer Chromatography, TLC method was used to test the extract's antioxidant, phenolic and polyphenol compounds. Gas Chromatography was applied to analyze the presence of chemicals in the plant extract. This study found that the extract of henna leaves contained antioxidants, phenolic, and polyphenol compounds. There are four chemicals found in the plant sample that show antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant properties. This study proves that Henna leaves are composed of dye and other valuable compounds that could benefit the body. Hence, the application for this leave could be extended not only for dye purposes but also for others.
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