Phenolic compounds of Senna alata extracts and their Inhibitory activity of α-Glucosidase

 

Ousmane Ilboudo1, Têeda Hamidou Ganamé1, Wende-konté Hazaël Conania Nikiéma1,

July Adelaïde Konané1, Yssouf Karanga1,2, Issa Tapsoba1*

1Laboratoire de Chimie Analytique, Environnementale et Bio-Organique (LCAEBiO),

Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouaga 03, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

2Laboratoire de Chimie Analytique, Physique Spatiale et Energétique (LCAPSE),

Université Norbert ZONGO, Avce Maurice Yameogo, BP 376 Koudougou, Burkina Faso.

*Corresponding Author E-mail: issa.tapsoba@ujkz.bf

 

ABSTRACT:

Diabetes is a growing global public health problem, affecting millions of people worldwide. Conventional treatments, though effective, have notorious limitations, such as undesirable side effects, high cost and limited accessibility for certain populations. This situation calls for the exploration of alternative or complementary natural solutions. With this in mind, researchers have embarked on a frantic search for new antidiabetic molecules derived from plant flora. Senna alata, a medicinal plant widely used in traditional medicine in Burkina Faso, is renowned for its many pharmacological properties, such as its antidiabetic potential. The present work therefore focused on the phytochemical study and evaluation of the antidiabetic potential of Senna alata. To this end, different extracts were prepared using the plant’s leaves and flowers. The different chemical groups present in the prepared extracts were highlighted by combining two complementary methods such as thin layer chromatography (TLC) and colorimetric tests with characteristic reagents. Total phenolic and flavonoids were determined using Folin-Ciocalteu reagent (FCR) and aluminum trichloride (AlCl3) respectively. Antiradical activity was assessed using the DPPH method. The antidiabetic potential of the various extracts was assessed by monitoring their inhibitory effect on α-glucosidase enzyme activity. The results of the chemical screening revealed the presence of many secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, tannins, quinones and alkaloids in the decoction and macerated extracts. The various phytoconstituent assays revealed that the hydroalcoholic extract of Senna alata leaves contained the highest levels of these compounds, with values of 284.06±2.69µg EGA/mg (total phenolic compounds) and 46.73±1.11μg EQ/mg (total flavonoids), followed by the aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts of flowers. Assessment of antioxidant activity by the DPPH assay revealed a high DPPH radical reducing capacity, particularly in the leaf hydroalcoholic extract (IC50 = 192.74±0.41µg/mL). Results for antidiabetic activity showed that Senna alata leaf extracts all have a higher antihyperglycemic potential than acarbose (IC50 = 280.73±1.97µg/mL), the most active being the hydroalcoholic extract with an IC50 = 52.01±1.65µg/mL. These results therefore confirm the therapeutic potential of Senna alata, particularly in the management of diabetes, and open up prospects for the development of natural treatments in Burkina Faso.

 

KEYWORDS: Senna alata, Diabetes, Hyperglycemia, Phytochemistry, Antioxidant, phenolic compounds.

 

 


INTRODUCTION:

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic, non-communicable disease that today represents a major public health problem worldwide1. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global prevalence of diabetes has increased significantly, affecting around 10% of the adult population in 2021, or approximately 536.6million people, with projections reaching 783.2million by 2045 according to international diabetes federation2. Burkina Faso has not remained on the sidelines of this scourge. Indeed, in 2013, a national survey estimated diabetes prevalence at 4.9% nationwide among people aged 25 to 64. This proportion has been rising steadily, reaching 7.6% by 2021, with the prevalence of abnormal blood sugar levels (pre-diabetes) estimated at 16.8%3. This pathology is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia due to disturbances in insulin secretion and/or inaction3. The complications associated with diabetes, notably cardiovascular disease, nephropathy, neuropathy and retinopathy, considerably reduce the life expectancy of patients4 making it a priority for researchers worldwide. Different types of antidiabetic drugs are employed in the treatment of Diabetes with several different mechanisms, as, suppressing hepatic glucose production (biguanides)5; stimulating insulin secretion (sulfonylureas and glinides)6; delaying digestion and absorption of carbohydrates to maintain postprandial glucose levels (inhibitors of α-glucosidase and α-amylase); increasing insulin receptor sensitivity; and glucose uptake in peripheral tissues (thiazolidinedione and metformin) or insulin7. In type 2 diabetes, the treatment with an α-glucosidase inhibitor is beneficial in delaying postprandial glucose uptake. The enzyme α-glucosidase contributes to the conversion of carbohydrates to glucose. Glucose levels in the blood can be reduced back to normal by blocking the enzyme α-glucosidase8,9.

 

In the context of current treatments as stated above, although oral antidiabetics and insulin therapy are effective, the cost of treatment is almost unbearable for certain social strata, reducing their accessibility in certain regions of sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, they often have undesirable side effects for patients10. An alternative is to turn to medicinal plants, which are an inexhaustible and valuable source of bioactive compounds11. Traditional medicine plays a crucial role in the healthcare systems of developing countries12. In Africa, over 80% of the population use medicinal plants for their primary health needs and for the management of certain diseases, such as diabetes13.

 

Indeed, the various parts of these plants contain secondary metabolites such as phenolic compounds capable of regulating blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. Several studies have established a correlation between the antidiabetic properties of plant extracts and their content of phenolic compounds, including flavonoids and tannins14. A number of studies carried out in our laboratory on plants such as Euphorbia hirta, Leptadenia hastata15,16, Cassia occidentalis17 and Acacia macrostachya18 have shown that extracts rich in flavonoids and other phenolic compounds from these plants have notable antidiabetic properties. Among Burkina Faso’s local medicinal plants, Senna alata (L.) Roxb. a Fabaceae widely used in traditional medicine19, is attracting growing interest due to its numerous biological and pharmacological properties20. Preliminary studies on the plant have documented potential antidiabetic properties linked to the presence of bioactive secondary metabolites, such as flavonoids and anthraquinones21,22. The present study investigated the antidiabetic effect of Senna alata, focusing on α-glucosidase inhibition effect by different extracts of the plant.

 

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

Plant material:

Leaves and flowers of Senna alata were collected in October 2024 from Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso, at GPS coordinates N12°19'9.23" and W1°28'2.89". The specimens were identified by a botanist from the laboratory of biology and vegetable ecology at University of Joseph KI-ZERBO. After being carefully washed, the various harvested organs were dried in a sunlight-free enclosure for two (02) weeks under ventilation. The dried plant material was then ground to a fine powder using an electric grinder and stored for further processing.

 

Extraction Methods:

In this study, two extraction techniques were used: aqueous and hydroalcoholic maceration (ethanol-water 70% v/v) and decoction. The principle of this method is based on the difference in the affinity of phytoconstituents between a solid phase (plant powder) and a liquid phase (solvent).

 

Maceration:

Maceration was carried out separately using two different solvents: distilled water and a hydroalcoholic mixture (ethanol-water 70% v/v). 50g of dry powder were macerated in 400mL of solvent for 24h at room temperature. After filtration on Wattman N°1 filter paper, the filtrates obtained were concentrated using a rotary evaporator and then freeze-dried to obtain the aqueous extracts (FeMAq) for leaves, (FlMAq) for flowers and hydroalcoholic extracts (FeMHA) for leaves, (FlMHA) for flowers.

 

Decoction:

50g of dry plant material were introduced into a 1L Erlenmeyer flask containing 400mL distilled water. The mixture was boiled for 30min. After cooling, the mixture was filtered through Wattman N°1 filter paper. The filtrates obtained were then concentrated using a rotary evaporator and freeze-dried to give the decocted extracts noted (FeD) for the leaves and (FlD) for the flowers.

 

Chemical screening:

Chemical screening is a qualitative characterization designed to highlight the different secondary metabolites present in each plant extract. This preliminary step is vital importance in the study of the biological properties of a plant extract, as it enables biological tests to be oriented according to the metabolites detected23. In this work, two complementary analytical methods were used to identify the various secondary metabolites contained in the extracts: qualitative tests with specific reagents and thin-layer chromatography (TLC).

 

Determination of Total Phenolic Compounds:

The content of total phenolic compounds in the various extracts was determined using the Folin-Ciocalteu method, based on a redox reaction24. Phenolic compounds, via their hydroxyl (-OH) and carboxyl (-C=O) groups, reduce phosphotungstic and phosphomolybdic acids to blue phosphotungstate and phosphomolybdate complexes according to equation 1. The procedure involves mixing 60µL of extract and 60 µL of Folin-Ciocalteu reagent (FCR). The reaction mixture is incubated for 8 min, then 120µL of a 7.5% (w/v) sodium carbonate solution (Na2CO3) are added. The whole is incubated again for 1h at ambient laboratory temperature. Absorbances were read at 760 nm using a UV-Visible spectrophotometer (SPECTROstar NANO). Total phenolic compound content is obtained by plotting absorbance readings against a previously established gallic acid calibration curve. Values are expressed in micrograms of gallic acid equivalent per milligram of dry extract (µg EGA/mg extract).


 

Equation 1. Reduction of Mo6+or W6+ions to Mo5+ or W5+ by gallic acid

 


Determination of Total Flavonoids:

Total flavonoids were determined using the aluminum trichloride colorimetric method described by Zhishen et al. in 199925 with some modifications. This method involves the complexation of flavonoids via the hydroxyl groups (-OH) in the ortho position on rings A and B or the keto (C=O) group C4 and the hydroxyl group C3 or C5 by Al3+ ions derived from AlCl3 in a basic medium (equation 2). This complexation results in the formation of a pink complex whose intensity is proportional to the flavonoid content of the extract. To achieve this, 50µL of each suitably diluted sample are mixed with 150µL of distilled water, followed by 15µL of 5% (w/v) sodium nitrite solution NaNO2. 5 min later, 15µL of a 10% (w/v) AlCl3 solution is added. The mixture is incubated at room temperature for 6 min. Add 50µL of NaOH (1N) and measure the absorbance of the pinkish mixture at 510 nm using a UV-Visible spectrophotometer (SPECTROstar NANO). A calibration curve was established beforehand, using quercetin as a reference and following the same procedure. The total flavonoids content of the sample, expressed in microgram quercetin equivalent per milligram extract (µg EQ/mg extract), is obtained using the equation for the quercetin calibration curve.


 

Equation 2. Complexation of a flavonoid by Al3+ions in a basic medium.

 


Determination of condensed tannins:

Condensed tannins in the various extracts are determined using the method described by Broadhurst and Jones26. In acidic medium, the terminal units of condensed tannins react with vanillin to form a red chromophore complex26 (equation 3). The intensity of the coloration is proportional to the amount of condensed tannins initially present in the sample27. To 400μL of the extract at different concentrations, 3mL of vanillin solution (4% in methanol) and 1.5mL of concentrated HCl are added. After 15minutes of reaction, the absorption is read at 500nm using a SPECTROstar NANO UV-Visible spectrophotometer. Concentrations of condensed tannins in extracts are deduced from the equation of the catechin calibration curve (standard). Calculated values are expressed in microgram catechin equivalent per milligram extract (µg EC/mg extract).


 

Equation 3. Complexation of condensed tannin with vanillin in acid medium

 


Antioxidant Activity by DPPH Method:

The DPPH test measures the anti-free radical activity of pure molecules or plant extracts. It measures the ability of an antioxidant to reduce the DPPH chemical radical (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) by hydrogen transfer (equation 4). The DPPH radical, initially purple, is transformed into the pale-yellow DPPH-H. For this experiment, 50µL of the extract are mixed with 200µL of DPPH radical. After 10 min incubation in the dark, the absorbance was read at 517 nm using a SPECTROstar NANO UV-Visible spectrophotometer. The IC50 of the various extracts, expressed in µg/mL, are determined by plotting half the absorbance of the DPPH radical without sample against the regression curve of the samples.


 

Equation 4. Scavenging of the DPPH free radical by an antioxidant ROH

 


Antidiabetic activity:

Antidiabetic activity was assessed by monitoring the inhibitory effects of the different extracts on α-glucosidase enzyme activity. As a reminder, α-glucosidase is a key enzyme for the hydrolysis metabolism of oligosaccharides into absorbable monosaccharides (equation 5) in the small intestine28,29. Its inhibition could therefore reduce postprandial hyperglycemia30. The α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of extracts was assessed according to the following protocol: a mixture containing 20µL of the enzyme (1 Unit/mL), 120µL of phosphate buffer (0.1M at pH 6.9) and 10µL of each extract at different concentrations was introduced into 96-well microplates at 37°C. After 15 min pre-incubation, the enzymatic reaction is initiated by adding 20µL of 5mM p-nitrophenyl-α-D glucopyranoside (pNPG) solution prepared in 0.1M phosphate buffer (pH 6.9). The reaction mixture is incubated for a further 15min at 37°C. The reaction is stopped by adding 80µL of 0.2M sodium carbonate solution. Absorbance is read at 405nm using a SPECTRO star NANO UV-Visible spectrophotometer. The reaction system without plant extracts is used as the control and the system without the α-glucosidase enzyme is used as a blank to correct background absorbance. Acarbose is the reference antidiabetic compound used. The inhibition rate of the α-glucosidase enzyme is calculated using the following formula:

 

AC: Absorbance of control and AS: Absorbance of sample.


 

Equation 5. Hydrolysis reaction of p-nitrophenyl-α-D glucopyranoside by the enzyme α-glucosidase to glucose and para-nitrophenol

 


RESULTS AND DISCUSSION:

Extraction yields:

After extraction, the yields of the various lyophilisates obtained were calculated as the ratio of the mass of the extract to the mass of the plant powder. The results obtained are shown in Table 1.

 

Table 1. Yields of Senna alata leaf and flower extracts

Extracts

Leaves

Flowers

Mass (mg)

Yield (%)

Mass (mg)

Yield (%)

Hydroalcoholic

11499.01

22.99

18634.30

33.77

Aqueous

10374.20

20.74

10567.30

21.13

Decocted

12454.80

24.90

16888.20

37.26

 

Analysis of the data in Table 1 reveals several important trends depending on the solvent and temperature used for extraction. Firstly, it is clearly seen, irrespective of the plant part used, decoction gave the best extraction yields. This difference could be explained by the effect of heat and the polarity of the solvents used. Indeed, the work of Okagu and al. (2021)31 has shown that heat facilitates cell wall disruption and the extraction of secondary metabolites. Furthermore, Obafemi and al. (2017)32, Bohui and al. (2018)33 showed in their works that decoction gave the best yields compare to maceration and infusion. Furthermore, the data in the table show that Senna alata flowers contain more secondary metabolites sensitive to the extraction methods used in this study. This result corroborates the work of Yusuf and al. (2014), who showed that flowers possess higher levels of polyphenols and other secondary metabolites than other parts of the plant34. Finally, the high extraction yield obtained is an added value in the valorization of extracts from the plant species. Indeed, it has been shown that a high extraction yield is a guarantee of efficiency in extracting a greater quantity of bioactive compounds. These results show that the choice of solvent has a significant influence on extraction yield, and that decoction is the most efficient method for extracting secondary metabolites from Senna alata.

 

Total Phenolic Compound (TPC):

The phenolic compound content of the various Senna alata leaf and flower extracts was determined using the gallic acid calibration curve equation (figure 1a). Results are expressed in micrograms of gallic acid equivalent per milligram of dry extract (μg EAG/mg) (figure 1b).


 

Figure 1. a) Gallic acid calibration curve; b) Total phenolic compound content of various Senna alata extracts

 


Figure 1b shows that Senna alata leaves and flowers are rich in phenolic compounds, irrespective of the extraction technique used. Amongst the extracts, the hydroalcoholic macerate (FeMHA) of the leaves showed the highest levels of total phenolic compound, estimated at 284.06±2.69µg EGA/mg extract. On the other hand, for both leaves and flowers, the decoctates (FeD and FlD) show the lowest phenolic compound content. This could be to the consequence the thermal degradation of certain thermolabile compounds. We can therefore confirm that the levels of total phenolic compounds in Senna alata vary according to the extraction solvent, technique and part of the plant used. Furthermore, the high content of phenolic compounds in extracts, especially FeMHA, confers them with numerous pharmacological properties, including antihyperglycemic potential. Phenolic compounds have been shown to modulate key enzymes in carbohydrate metabolism35.

 

Total flavonoid content (TFC):

Total flavonoid levels were determined using the quercetin calibration curve equation (figure 2a). The results, expressed in microgram quercetin equivalent per milligram dry extract (μg EQ/mg), are shown in Figure 2b.

 


Figure 2. a) Quercetin calibration curve; b) Total flavonoid content of various Senna alata extracts

 


Figure 2b reveals that all extracts contain flavonoids, all parts combined. The highest contents are observed in the hydroalcoholic extracts of leaves and flowers, with quercetin equivalents of 46.73±1.11μg and 35.83±1.08 μg respectively. These results are consistent with data reported in the literature, which highlight the importance of hydroalcoholic solvents for the extraction of flavonoids from Senna alata36. Further analysis shows that hydroalcoholic and aqueous extracts of Senna alata leaves have more TFC than those of flowers. However, we remark that for the decoctated, flower extract FlD (27.90±2.35μg EQ/mg extract) contains more TFC than leaf extract FeD (08.94±0.79μg EQ/mg extract). This result could be explained by the presence of more heat-sensitive flavonoids in the leaves than in the flowers. The presence of this subclass of phenolic compounds in the extracts suggests that they could be good candidates in the search for phytomedicines, especially antidiabetic ones.

 

Condensed tannins content (CTC):

The condensed tannins content of hydroalcoholic, aqueous and decocted extracts of Senna alata leaves and flowers were assessed using the vanillin method. The contents were determined from the equation of the catechin calibration curve (figure 3a). The results, expressed in microgram catechin equivalent per milligram dry extract (μg EC/mg), are shown in figure 3b as histograms.


 

Figure 3. a) Calibration curve for catechin; b) Condensed tannin content of various Senna alata extracts

 


Figure 3b shows that Senna alata leaves and flowers contain condensed tannins at levels ranging from 12.47± 0.35μg EC/mg to 24.66±0.86μg EC/mg extract. On the other hand, the highest levels were observed in aqueous extracts. These results, in line with data reported in the literature [37], could be explained by the fact that condensed tannins are more soluble in water than other organic solvents. We can therefore conclude that the ideal method for extracting tannins from Senna alata leaves and flowers is aqueous maceration.

 

The results of the chemical screening combined with those of the phenolic, flavonoids and condensed tannins assay showed that the leaves and flowers of Senna alata are rich in secondary metabolics of various kinds. This great variability of phytoconstituents in extracts opens prospectives for their use in a wide range of therapeutic applications, including the management of oxidative stress and the treatment of diabetes. To support this assertion, the antiradical and antihyperglycemic activities of various extracts from the leaves and flowers of Senna alata were evaluated.

 

Evaluation of anti-free radical activity:

The anti-free radical potential of each Senna alata leaves and flowers extracts was measured by the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) assay, a widely used method for measuring the ability of antioxidant compounds to neutralize free radicals. To this end, calibration curves for the various extracts were drawn up, as shown in figure 4.


 

 

Figure 4. Calibration curves for various Senna alata leaves and flowers extracts

 


The various equations in these curves were used to calculate the 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50) of each extract. All the results obtained are shown in Table 2.

 

Table 2. IC50 values (µg/mL) for different extracts of Senna alata

Extracts

IC50 (µg/mL)

Leaves

Flowers

Hydroalcoholic

192.74 ± 0.41

326.20 ± 0.71

Aqueous

209.24 ± 0.59

328.33 ± 0.91

Decocted

335.43 ± 0.98

271.76 ± 0.69

Trolox

4.01 ± 0.01

 

Analysis of the results in this table shows that the hydroalcoholic extract of Senna alata leaves is the most active, given its low IC50 value (192.74μg/mL) compared with the other extracts. This result corroborates those of the assay presented above, and supports the hypothesis that the free radical scavenging activity of an extract is correlated with the presence of phenolic compounds, flavonoids and condensed tannins17. Comparative analysis also shows that Senna alata leaves have better anti-free radical activity than flowers. These results are in line with data reported in the literature38. In the remainder of our study, therefore, only extracts from Senna alata leaves will be used to assess antidiabetic activity.

 

Antidiabetic activity:

The antidiabetic activity of Senna alata leaves extracts was assessed by in vitro tests of α-glucosidase enzyme inhibition. Inhibition of α-glucosidase is a one of the key therapeutic strategy in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, as it slows down carbohydrate digestion, thereby reducing the postprandial rise in blood glucose levels. After evaluation, the inhibition percentages of the various Senna alata leaves extracts and acarbose (reference) obtained are shown in figure 5.


 

Figure 5. Inhibition rates of acarbose and various Senna alata leaves extracts

 


Figure 5 shows that the percentage inhibition of α-glucosidase enzyme activity is dose-dependent on extract or acarbose. Moreover, we note that at a concentration of 0.368mg/mL the inhibition rate of the three (03) Senna alata leaves extracts exceeds 90% while, acarbose inhibits less than 70% even if at concentrations higher. It is clear from these results that all Senna alata extracts appear to be more active than the reference substrate. To support these results, the 50% inhibitory concentrations (IC50) were calculated and the results reported in Table 3.

 

Table 3. IC50 values for Senna alata leaf extracts and acarbose

Extracts

IC50 (µg/mL)

Hydroalcoholic

52.01 ± 1.65

Aqueous

54.46 ± 1.04

Decocted

117.77 ± 8.02

Acarbose

280.73 ± 1.97

 

The results in Table 3 confirm the hypothesis raised above that Senna alata leaf extracts are more active than acarbose, regarding their lower IC50 values than the reference. It is common to find that plant extracts have a more pronounced antidiabetic potential than reference acarbose18,39,40. Furthermore, extracts containing the highest levels of phenolic compounds (figure 1) and total flavonoids (figure 2) showed the best antidiabetic activities. These results are in line with the work of other authors41,42 who have shown that antidiabetic activity correlates with phenolic and total flavonoid contents.

 

CONCLUSION:

The present work focused on the phytochemical study and evaluation of the antidiabetic activity, relative to its α-glucosidase enzyme inhibitory effect of extracts from Senna alata, a local plant acclimatized in Burkina Faso and known for its various pharmacological properties, particularly in the management of diabetics. The results obtained show that Senna alata leaves and flowers contain number of chemical groups, including phenolics, flavonoids and tannins in high concentrations, especially in hydroalcoholic extracts. Investigation of the antihyperglycemic potential revealed that the hydroalcoholic, aqueous and decocted extracts of Senna alata leaves effectively inhibit the activity of the enzyme α-glucosidase, compared with acarbose taken as a reference. Subject to toxicity control, we can conclude that Senna alata leaf extracts are good candidates for the formulation of antihyperglycemic phytomedicines.

 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

The authors have no conflicts of interest regarding this investigation.

 

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Received on 12.03.2026      Revised on 30.03.2026

Accepted on 15.04.2026      Published on 27.05.2026

Available online from May 30, 2026

Asian J. Research Chem.2026; 19(3):233-242.

DOI: 10.52711/0974-4150.2026.00036

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