Phytochemical Analysis of Leaves Extract of Plant Skimmia Laureola Obtained from the High-Altitude Region of Uttarakhand, India

The medicinal shrub Skimmia laureola (Rutaceae) is recognized for its health benefits, yet little is known about its chemical composition and bioactivity. Ethyl acetate and methanol were utilized in this study to extract the dried leaves, which were then evaluated using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Simple chemical tests detected alkaloids, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds. According to quantitative analysis, each gram of ethyl acetate extract had a total alkaloid content of 7.11 ± 4.67 mg atropine equivalents, total flavonoid content of 4.16 ± 3.13 mg quercetin equivalents, and total phenolic content of 1.45 ± 1.21 mg gallic acid equivalents. The abundance of alkaloids and flavonoids in S. laureola is associated with its reported antiinflamma-tory and antimicrobial properties, providing a scientific basis for its traditional uses. This study established a foundation for the potential application of S. laureola extracts in the pharmaceutical and nutraceuticals sectors.