GC-MS Analysis of Various Crude Extracts from the Leaves, Flowers, and Stems of Datura metel Linnaeus 1753 and the Potential Activity as Anesthetic Agents on Fish

Abstract

Anesthesia made from the Datura metel (locally known as kecubung) has high potential as an alternative to synthetic fish anesthetics. This study aimed to identify the active compound in leaves, stems and flowers of D. metel and describe its potency as a fish anaesthetic agent. Samples of D. metel were collected from Takengon City, Aceh Tengah Regency, Indonesia. The phytochemical and fractionation tests were carried out at the Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory as well as the Chemistry and