Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activities of cannabis
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Currently, cannabis in Thailand is a plant that is gaining widespread popularity. This is because some cannabis has been unlocked from Category 5 drug laws. Phytochemical testing and the antioxidant activity of cannabis aimed at the study of phytochemicals and antioxidant activity of cannabis crude extract. The results showed that the following phytochemicals were found in cannabis crude extracts: Terpenoids were found in all solvents. Anthraquinone and Tannins were not found in all solvents. Saponins were found in Hexane and Dichloromethane solvents, and Flavonoids were found in Solvents of Dichloromethane, Ethyl acetate, Ethanol, and Methanol. Finally, Alkaloids were found in solvents Ethanol, Methanol, and Distilled water. In terms of the antioxidant activity of cannabis, it was found that all crude extracts had antioxidant activity. The lowest concentration from the experiment was 0.15 mg/mL. Methanol crude extract had antioxidant activity equivalent to that of Vitamin C 53.57±0.06 and 54.58±0.00. milligrams per milliliter, respectively.
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