Identifikasi Senyawa Metabolit Sekunder pada Daun Salam (Syzygium polyanthum)

Abstract

Syzygium polyanthum or bay leaf is a plant that belongs to the Myrataceae family. Almost all parts of this plant can be used, such as roots, bark, leaves, flowers, fruit, and young shoots. But the part that is most often consumed is the leaves, which are widely used traditionally as a remedy for stomach aches, overcoming gout, high cholesterol, stroke, stomach ulcers, and improving blood circulation. In this study, identification of secondary metabolites contained in Syzygium polyanthum was carried out. The results of the identification indicate that Syzygium polyanthum contains secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and saponins.