The Chemical Composition of Trigona Honey in Bone, South Sulawesi

Abstract

Introduction Trigona honey (Tetragonula biroi) is a type of honey produced by stingless bees that is one of the local products in South Sulawesi with the Tetragonula species widely known to the public. Objective This study was to determine the nutritional content of trigona honey and components of its secondary metabolite compounds as herbal therapy for the disease. Method This study aims to analyze the content of bioactive compounds of trigona honey is using phytochemical test and proximate test method. Result Phytochemical test show trigona honey had bioactive compounds flavonoid, alkaloid and triterpenoid. Proximate test using thin-layer chromatography (TLC) showed that methanol extract of honey trigona (tetragonula biroi) contains vitamin C 0.15%, flavonoids 159.62 ppm, polyphenols 133.52 ppm, and there are magnesium, calcium, zinc and beta carotene. Conclusion Trigona honey contains metabolite compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, and triterpenoids.

Differences in the biochemical content and radical scavenging activity of propolis from different parts of aMeliponula ferrugineahive

“…Open Sci. 10: 230241 compared to our results [40]. Alkaloids are secondary metabolites produced and stored in various parts of plants.…”

“…The chemical composition of propolis is directly affected by vegetation [19]. The presence of long-chain hydrocarbons such as eicosane in the propolis have also been reported in other studies [40]. Propolis composition constitutes resins, demonstrating that it contains compounds of plant origin such as alkaloids-which have been reported in studies on plants [41].…”