Phytochemical profile, FTIR and antidiabetic properties of hydroethanolic leaf extract of Boerhavia diffusa

Here, we report on the phytochemical composition and the antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic activities of a 70% hydroethanolic leaf extract of Boerhavia diffusa. Proximate analysis revealed the leaf powder to be rich in ash (15.70%) and crude protein (13.23%). Quantitative phytochemical analysis showed the extract contained high levels of total phenolics (130.01 mgGAE/g), flavonoids (70.04 mgRE/g), alkaloids (124.80 mg/g), tannins (94.22 mg/g) and terpenoids (86.02 mg/g), which were corroborated by FT-IR spectroscopy. The high bioactive compound content confirms B. diffusa’s potential as a natural antioxidant for health applications.