Qualitative Phytochemical Analysis on Cordia Obliqua Willd.

Abstract: Cordia obliqua is a member of the Codiaceae family.It is a small, fast-growing, perennial tree. This plant is used as an antimicrobial, hypotensive, respiratory stimulant, and anti-inflammatory medication. It also possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties. Fresh parts of the Cordia obliqua plant, including the stem, petiole, leaf, and bark, were gathered separately in large quantities. These parts were then dried in the shade and ground into a coarse powder.The powdered plant material, totaling 75 grams, was extracted using ethanol for 48 hours through a process known as cold maceration. These extracts were then used for preliminary phytochemical analysis. The ethanolic extracts of Cordia obliqua showed positive results in several phytochemical tests. The compounds identified in the extract include alkaloids, phenols, terpenes, saponins, tannins, glycosides, flavonoids, and steroids. From this study, it can be concluded that these compounds are important secondary metabolites and are likely responsible for the medicinal properties of the plant.

Keywords: Cordia obliqua, Codiaceae, phytochemical, secondary metabolites.