Phytochemical screening of Citrus aurantifolia leaf extract
S.U. Subhashini and A. Jeena Pearl
1,2Department of Chemistry and Research Centre, Scott Christian College, [Autonomous], Nagercoil-629 003 (India) (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012, India) 1E-mail: subhaani04051999@gmail.com 2Research Supervisor & Assistant Professor 2Corresponding author email: jeenapearl@rediffmail.com
ABSTRACT
The phytochemical constituents of Citrus aurantifolia confer various health advantages, such as bolstering the immune system, facilitating collagen synthesis, augmenting iron absorption, mitigating inflammation (vitamin C), delivering anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and exhibiting antiviral effects. Additionally, various phytochemicals such as limonoids, essential oils, alkaloids, coumarins, terpenes, and phenolics exhibit distinct health benefits. Citrus aurantifolia possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may mitigate illnesses such as arthritis. The essential oils derived from the fruit can suppress pathogenic microorganisms, but limonoids and coumarins exhibit anticancer properties. Extracts of Citrus aurantifolia may potentially be utilized to alleviate stress and regulate diabetes. They additionally serve as an analgesic, anti-cholinesterase agent, immunological modulator, anti-diarrheal, antiulcer, anthelmintic, and, unexpectedly, a contraceptive strategy for certain women. Citrus aurantifolia possesses inherent antibacterial capabilities that effectively combat foodborne infections, maintaining freshness and flavour while diminishing need on synthetic preservatives.