Extraction and Characterization of Bitter-Leaf Using Methanol

Student: Hafsat Habib Ibrahim (Project, 2025)
Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State

Abstract

This study examines the methanol extraction of Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf), revealing bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and phenols. UV-VIS and FTIR analyses confirmed key functional groups, supporting its traditional medicinal use and potential as a source of therapeutic phytochemicals.

Keywords
extraction characterization bitterleaf methanol
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