Exploring the Phytochemicals and Anti-diabetic Composition of Capparis grandis L.f leaf Extracts: An In-vitro Study

Plants have been used as medicine for centuries, with over eighty percent of the global community, especially in less-developed countries, relying plant-based remedies. C. grandis L.f belongs to the family Capparaceae (Caper family). It is used in herbal medicines like Siddha, Ayurveda and Unani in curing number of ailments. This work is undertaken to find the phytochemical compounds existence and anti-diabetic properties in the ethyl acetate, ethanol, aqueous leaf extracts of C. grandis using conventional phytochemical tests and anti-diabetic enzyme inhibition assays accordingly. Test results confirm the existence of carbohydrates, phenolic compounds, proteins, cardiac glycosides, glycosides, flavonoids, amino acid, tannins, alkaloids, saponins and phytosterols for qualitative phytochemical examination and anti-diabetic activity evaluation results proves that the ethanolic extract has the most significant enzyme inhibition. This underscores the promising potential of this species for the discovery and development of novel natural drugs.