Bioactivity study of Barringtonia asiatica (Linnaeus) Kurz. Seed aqueous extract in Artemia salina

Creator

Elmer Rico E. Mojica, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Jose Rene L. Micor, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

3-2007

Abstract

The aim of this study is to look at the biological activity of the seeds of Barringtonia asiatica. The water crude extract of botong seeds was tested for its biological activity using the brine shrimp hatchability and lethality assay. Results showed high biological activity of the extract in both assays. The LC50 obtained was better than the positive control used. It is possible that botong seeds contain compounds with potential biological activity that can be used to treat cancer or tumor. Phytochemical tests showed the presence of terpenoids and saponins in the crude extract. © 2007 Asian Network for Scientific Information.

Source or Periodical Title

International Journal of Botany

ISSN

18119700

Volume

3

Issue

3

Page

325-328

Document Type

Article

Language

English

Subject

Barringtonia asiatica, Bioactivity, Brine shrimp assay, Seed

Recommended Citation

Elmer-Rico E. Mojica and Jose Rene L. Micor, (2007). Bioactivity Study of Barringtonia asiatica (Linnaeus) Kurz. Seed Aqueous Extract in Artemia salina. International Journal of Botany, 3: 325-328.

Identifier

DOI: 10.3923/ijb.2007.325.328

Digital Copy

YES