Quantification, Chemical and Biological Characterization of the Saponoside Content of Sida Cordifolia L. (Escobilla)

The study on Sida cordifolia L. aimed to quantify its saponoside content and assess its antioxidant and antifungal properties. The research involved preparing various extracts from the plant's aerial parts and quantifying saponosides using DNS and p-anisaldehyde methods. Results indicated that Sida cordifolia is a rich source of saponins with diverse chemical structures, primarily steroidal, which may include hecogenin, diosgenin, or their homologues. These saponins potentially contributed to the plant's antioxidant and antifungal activities, although their effectiveness could be influenced by interactions with other plant metabolites like tannins, flavonoids, steroids, and alkaloids.