Rachmani et al (2019): Slatri leaves extract and uses December 2019 Vol. 11
©Annals of Tropical Medicine & Public Health S313
ANTIRADICAL SCAVENGING ACTIVITY AND TOTAL FLAVONOID
CONTENT OF SLATRI LEAVES EXTRACT
(Calophyllum soulattriBurm.f)
Eka Prasasti Nur Rachmani
1)
*, Hanif Nasiatul Baroroh
1)
, Rehana Rehana
1)
, Tri Fatmawati
1)
1)
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences,Jenderal Soedirman University
*Corresponding author: Eka Prasasti Nur Rachmawati, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of
Health Sciences, JenderalSoedirman University. Jl.dr. Soeparno,
Karangwangkal, Purwokerto, Indonesia.Email
:ekasholehah@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
Slatri leaves (Calophyllum soulattri) containing flavonoids have potential as antioxidant. The
aims of the study was to find antiradical scavenging activity (antioxidant) and total
flavonoidscontent of slatri leaves. Antioxidant activity assay using DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-
pikrilhidrazil). Total flavonoid content was determined by colorimetric method based on routine
standard. The results showed IC
50
of Slatri leaves extract was 39.63 ± 14.99 ppm and total
flavonoid content of Slatri leaves extracts was 25.677 ± 0.046%.
Keyword: Antiradical scavenging, Slatri (Calophyllum soulattri), DPPH, total flavonoid content.
How to cite this article: Rachmani EPN, Baroroh HN, et al (2019): Antiradical scavenging
activity and total flavonoid content of Slatri leaves extract (Calophyllum soulattri Burm.f),
Ann Trop & Public Health; 22(11): S313. DOI: http://doi.org/10.36295/ASRO.2019.221125
INTRODUCTION
Antioxidant is an important role as health protecting factor. Antioxidant can prevent or reduce
chronic diseases. Plants are one of the main sources of antioxidants. Plants contain a variety of
compoundswhich is antioxidant activities. The compunds have antioxidant activity were vitamins
(A, C, and E), carotenoids, coenzyme-Q, lycopenes, and phenolics (flavonoids, flavonols, phenolic
acids, anthocyanins, tannins, and lignins)[1].One of the method for determining antioxidant
activity is antiradicals scavenging activity with 2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) compound.
DPPH is widely used to test the ability of compounds to act as free radical scavengers to evaluate
antioxidant activity. Calophyllum speciesis one of the plants that are widely used by the
community. Calophyllum species have many compound ect. Xanthones, terpenoids, and
flavonoids[2]. Methanol and dichloromethane extracts of Calophyllum rubiginosum leaves contain
phenolic compounds and have antioxidant activity[3].Calophyllumsoulatri (slatri)is one
ofCalophyllum speciesthat widely used. Empirically, slatri leaves was used as a natural
preservative. In Papua New Guinea the Calophyllum soulattri plant is used to treat several
diseases[4].Calophyllum sp. leaf decoction can be used for eye pain medication in several Asian
countries[5].Natural antioxidants have activities as food preservatives and body health care[6].
Slatri containsflavonoidand xhanthone compounds[7]. Because the content of flavonoid
compounds, slatri has the potential for antioxidant activity. This study to determine the antioxidant