Abstract:
In the present study, the methanolic extract of Ficus molis vahl from Moraceae family was
investigated for various phytochemical and biological properties, Chemical test were
performed to check the presence of phytochemicals. The leaf extract proved positive result for
the existence of alkaloids, carbohydrates, flavonoids, phytosterols, glycosides, resins, saponins,
tannins e.t.c. However, the test results confirmed the absence of Phenols/Phenolic compounds,
Glycosides, Resins, Steroids, Saponin and Phlobatannins. In order to investigate the biological
property such as antioxidant activity, the DPPH free radical scavenging activity and total
phenolic content was determined. In vitro cytotoxic potential of methanolic extract of Ficus
Molis vahl was also performed utilizing the brine shrimp lethality assay. Ficus Molis vahl leaf
extract showed antioxidant property, cytotoxicity property and thrombolytic property, as end
result showed that the plant extract possess moderate antioxidant activity and cytotoxic
potential at higher concentrations.
