Hydrodistillation extraction of Mariposa Christia Vespertilionis (Butterfly Wing) plant

In this study, Mariposa Christia Vespertilionis (MCV) were extracted by using hydrodistillation extraction method. Four types of extraction being used; fresh leaves (distillate), fresh leave (condensate), dry leave (distillate), and dry leave (condensate). The phytochemical tests were performed to identify different phytochemical compounds present in the MCV extract. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis were done to identify the presence of functional groups and bioactive compounds. The FTIR results revealed the presence of phenol, alcohol, alkanes, aromatic carboxylic acid, halogen compound, alkyl halide, ester, and ether. The GC-MS results identified a total of 12 compounds in dry leaves (distillate), 15 in dry leaves (condensate), while 18 in fresh leaves (distillate), and 11 in fresh leaves (condensate) where all of the compound known to have a potent activity against cancer cells, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant. Overall, this study offer a platform by using CMV leaves as an option approaches to treat different illnesses.