Análise quantitativa de flavonoides no extrato da espécie Punica granatum L. (romã)

Abstract

The use of plants for therapeutic purposes has wide popular acceptance and support from the World Health Organization, motivating scientific research. This type of alternative therapy has been sought to combat diseases with low cost and easy access. Among the plants with medicinal potential is Punica granatum L. (pomegranate). According to reports available in the literature, pomegranate has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities, as well as other therapeutic actions in dentistry and medical specialties. The present study aims to quantify phenolic compounds in pomegranate extract purchased at Nutri State Produtos Naturais Eireli located in Campo Grande, São Paulo, and Beleza Saúde in Mirandópolis, São Paulo. It is important to emphasize that this study was characterized as an applied research of an experimental character, divided into two stages: extraction of the compounds in the samples and spectrophotometric quantification in the UV/Visible region of flavonoids. With the results obtained, it was possible to quantify the flavonoids in the pomegranate extracts, and with that, it is expected to encourage people to consume this fruit in natura or processed form, due to the possible nutritional potential, in the case of phenolic compounds, that can prevent cardiovascular disease.