Screening Fitokimia Awal (Analisis Qualitative) Pada Daun Gambir (Uncaria Gambir Roxb) Asal Siguntur Muda

Abstract

Gambir (Uncaria gambir Roxb) belongs to the family Rubiaceae and belongs to the genus Uncaria. Gambir is commonly used as traditional medicine by the surrounding community. This proves that gambir has secondary metabolite compounds. In this study, Phytochemical screening was conducted to determine the secondary metabolite compound contained in Uncaria gambir Roxb. The result of phytochemical screening showed that Uncaria gambir Roxb contain secondary metabolite of alkaloids, flavonoid, terpenoid and saponins, but do not contained steroid compound.