Conducted by ESSU
, Started on 2018 -
Completed on 2019
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This study centralizes on determining the present secondary metabolites in the decoctions of polipog which is commonly used in Borongan City for various ailments and for its medicinal value. It was found out that in terms of its physical properties, the polipog decoction has the color of brown, has a soya curd-like odor, a pH of 5.0 which means thatthe substance is acidic and a polar nature because of its dissolving property to alcohol, diluted HCl and diluted NaOH. Lastly, of all the nine (9) metabolites, six (6) were found to be present in the decoction which follows namely; flavonoids, phenolic compounds phytosterols, proteins, saponins and tannins. However, alkaloid, carbohydrates and glycosides were absent from the said decoction. This implies that polipog decoction contains numerous amounts of phytochemicals which can be used for their medicinal or pharmaceutical importance.