DOI: 10.21276/sajp.2019.8.4.4

Pages: 129-134

Murrya koenigii Linn. Spreng Wettst (M. koenigii L.) is widely used in medical treatment since long. In traditional medicine the plant is used for its stomachic and tonic properties. It is also used to treat piles, leukoderma, and kidney pain and blood disorders. Modern researchers noted a wide range of pharmacological activities of different parts of this plant. These include anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-gastric ulcer, anti-microbial, gastro protective, hepato protective etc. Photo-protective Effect of M. koenigii is also known in literature. Aim of the present study was to examine effect of extraction solvents on UV absorbing property of the plant. Leaves of M. koenigii L. were collected and identified by the taxonomist. Solvent extractions of the leaves were made separately by using ethanol, chloroform, methanol, acetone, ethyl acetate and benzene. In a spectrophotometer the extractions were separately exposed for absorption of UV ray. Result showed that all extracts of M. koenigii L. leaves had UV absorption property but methanol extract had maximum activity. It is concluded that methanol extract of M. koenigii L. leaves may be used in preparation of sun screen lotions.