Chemometric Classification of L. Leaf Cultivars, Based on Selected Phytochemical Parameters; Implications for Standardization of the Pharmaceutical Raw Materials.

Introduction: leaves are among the most common materials employed in manufacturing herbal medicinal products. Despite the phytochemical variation of cultivars, there are no monographs to guide the cultivation, processing, and authentication of the materials.

Methods: This study characterized 15 Ugandan leaf varieties, with reference to extraction index (EI), total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant activity (AOA), and mangiferin concentration (MC).