Research Article ESTIMATION OF FERULIC ACID IN SYZYGIUM CUMINI SEEDS EXTRACT BY HPLC

Ferulic acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid, a type of organic compound. It is an abundant phenolic phytochemical found in plant cell wall components. Ferulic acid is reported to possess an anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-aging potentials. Studies have shown that ferulic acid can decrease blood glucose levels and levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. An HPLC method was developed for the estimation of ferulic acid from ethyl acetate herbal extract of Syzygium cumini seed powder. Various extracts of fruit and seeds of Syzygium cumini are reported to have antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antihyperlipidemic, diuretic and antibacterial activities.