Simplicia Characterization, Specific and Non-Specific Parameters of Mahkota Dewa Fruit (Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff) Boerl)

Mesa Sukmadani Rusdi; Sofiyetti Sofiyetti; M. Rifqi Effendi; Fathur Sani. K

doi:10.35910/icohpj.v3i0.877

Mesa Sukmadani Rusdi Department of Pharmacy, Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Jambi, Jambi, 36128, Indonesia
Sofiyetti Sofiyetti Department of Pharmacy, Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Jambi, Jambi, 36128, Indonesia
M. Rifqi Effendi Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Jambi, Jambi City, Jambi, 36122, Indonesia
Fathur Sani. K Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Jambi, Jambi City, Jambi, 36122, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35910/icohpj.v3i0.877

Keywords: P. macrocarpa, SCOBY, Simplicia characterization, Specific parameter, Non-specific parameter

Abstract

Background: P. macrocarpa (Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff) Boerl) is known to contain various secondary metabolites, including alkaloids, tannins, terpenoids, saponins, flavonoids, and polyphenols. This study aims to evaluate the simplicia characterization and the specific and non-specific parameters of P. macrocarpa fruit (Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff) Boerl).
Method: The simplicia characterization, along with specific and non-specific parameters, were determined according to the standards outlined in the Indonesian Herbal Pharmacopeia.
Results: The simplicia exhibited the following characteristics: form—transverse slices of the fruit with a semi-spherical shape, smooth surface, grooved texture, fibrous and rough inner surface, with remnants of thick and rigid endocarp, irregularly curved; color—yellowish-white to brownish flesh with dark purple edges; odor—distinctive; and taste—bitter. The infusa showed the following characteristics: form—infusion liquid; color—milky brown; odor—distinctive; and taste—bitter. The drying shrinkage test yielded a result of 1.51%. The total ash content, was 2.97%. The findings indicate that the specific and non-specific parameters of P. macrocarpa fruit (Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff) Boerl) comply with the standards set by the Indonesian Herbal Pharmacopeia. In phytochemical screening, P. macrocarpa extracts are reported to contain flavonoids, alkaloids and saponins.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the specific and non-specific parameters of P. macrocarpa fruit (Phaleria
macrocarpa (Scheff) Boerl) meet the requirements of the Indonesian Herbal Pharmacopeia.