This analysis evaluates extraction techniques and biological activities of tribulus terrestris root, indicating differences in antioxidant and antimicrobial activities.
Key Points
The ASE technique yielded the highest extraction efficiency at 12.06%, while conventional extraction yielded only 6.60%.
The methanol extract using microwave extraction achieved the largest inhibitory zone of 19.33 mm against Micrococcus luteus.
Condensed tannins concentration in the root was measured at an average of 10.83 mg/L, indicating its potent biological activity.
The highest phenolic compound identified was Vanillin at 125 µg/g, while the lowest was chlorogenic acid at 1.46 µg/g.