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Publication Extraction and Determination of Bioactive Compounds from Premna Foetida Leaves(Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, 2021-02-18) ;Muhammad Habib Adnin, ;Muhammad Faris Daniel Azman, ;Rahayu Ahmad,Ehwan NgadiPremna foetida is a species of traditional herb that usually eaten by old people in village as 'ulam' which indirectly benefited the health in general. This herb is quite rare to be found eaten by people nowadays because of its bitter taste eventhough it has health benefits. This research was conducted to extract and evaluate the phytochemical properties of this plant leaves extract. The extraction was carried out using hot water and cold- water extraction process. Qualitative phytochemical test exhibited that the leaves extract contained saponins, polyphenol, terpenoids, triterpenoids, phytosterol and reducing sugar. The results indicated that Premna foetida leaves are high with antioxidant compounds. This research was expected to introduce the benefits and uses of this plant as nutraceuticals that will help in pharmacology field.