Background: The roots of tunjuk langit (Helminthostacshys zeylanica) have been used traditionally in some villages in Indonesia, particularly in Riau Province. Objective: In this study we reported two flavonoids and their antidiabetic activity. Material and methods: Isolation of the metabolites was based on polarity fractionation method. Purification processes were conducted by vacuum liquid chromatography (VLC). Chemical structures were elucidated based on spectroscopy characteristics, including FTIR and 1D/2D NMR. Results: The isolated compounds were identified as ugonin J and K. The antidiabetic activity was measured by α-glucosidase inhibitor assay. The antidiabetic activity of ugonin J was found at IC 50 273,13±0,402 ppm and Ugonin K was found at IC 50 138,21±0,263 ppm (moderately active). Conclusion: Therefore this plant can be used traditionally as antidiabetic medicine.

Jatropha curcas L is widely planted in people's homes. Jatropha has many bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, saponins, tannins, and alkaloids. In this research, phytochemical tests and antimicrobial activities of sap and water extraction of Jatropha curcas L leaves on Candida albicans, Aspergillus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were carried out. The results of the phytochemical test of sap and water extraction of leaves showed positive results in the test of flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids and tannins. While steroid testing showed negative results. The antimicrobial capabilities of sap and water extraction of leaves to Aspergillus were 10.5 mm and 11 mm and to Pseudomonas Aeruginosa were 15 mm and 11 mm. Whereas the antimicrobial ability of sap and water extraction of leaf to Candida albicans was negative. In this case, it means that Pseudomonas aeruginosa is including microbes that are sensitive to antimicrobial origin of plants.