Screening of The Bioactive Composition in Aqueous and Ethanolic Extracts of Tamarind fruit (Tamarindus indica) using GC-MS

Mohsen Jassim And Saher Mahmood Jwad, Suaad

	Screening of The Bioactive Composition in Aqueous and Ethanolic Extracts of Tamarind fruit (Tamarindus indica) using GC-MS
Al-Kunooze Scientific Journal
Volume 11, Issue 3, July 2025, Pages 39-55 PDF (584.91 K)
Document Type: Original Article
Author
Suaad Mohsen Jassim and Saher Mahmood Jwad
Abstract
This look at aimed to discover the bioactive compounds in tamarind (Tamarindus indica) fruits using aqueous and ethanolic extracts. GC-MS analyses revealed quite a few compounds found in those extracts. Tamarind is a tropical plant native to Africa but broadly cultivated globally. It is known for its nutrient-wealthy houses and numerous health blessings. It is thought for its nutrientrich houses and numerous health benefits. In latest years, interest in herbal antioxidants and their role in ailment prevention and treatment has grown. Tamarind consists of an excessive attention of polyphenols and flavonoids, which can be presumed to be the primary materials liable for its powerful antioxidant houses. The phenolic compounds in tamarind make contributions to heart and immune health, along with their antimicrobial and antineoplastic consequences. Flavonoids found in numerous parts of the plant are also recognized for their anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and lipid-lowering homes, making them beneficial inside the control of several fitness conditions. This study investigates the bioactive compounds in tamarind and their associated organic activities.
Keywords
Edible tamarind plant; GC-MS Analysis; Bioactive composition

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