Abstract
Objective:- Murraya koenigii commonly known as curry patta is used in the ancient medicine for curing different ailments. The aim of the present work is to estimate total phenolic content found in the leaves of Murraya koenigii.
Method:- Total phenolic content of Murraya koenigii was assessed by Folin-Ciocalteu reagent by using gallic acid as calibration standard.
Result:- The total phenolic content was measured by Folin-Ciocalteu was found to be 5.32.
Conclusion:- From the findings it may be concluded that this drug may find use in diabetes and liver related problems.
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