Assessment of in-vitro Antisolar activity of Anthocephalus cadamba miq. Bark Extract Using UV-visible Spectroscopy

The current research evaluates the in-vitro antisolar activity of Anthocephalus cadamba Miq. bark extract using UV-visible spectroscopy, revealing its potential as a natural sunscreen agent. Phytochemical analysis of the hydro-alcoholic extract confirmed the presence of triterpenoids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, phytosterol, alkaloids, and glycosides. The extract exhibited moderate antisolar activity (SPF Value 9.0836 at 0.1 mg/mL) by effectively absorbing UV radiation, thereby helping to prevent skin damage, photoaging and the risk of skin cancer. The findings suggest that Anthocephalus cadamba Miq. bark extract could serve as a safer plant-based extract alternative to synthetic sunscreen formulations. The extract can be utilized to design novel, effective, and safe sunscreen formulations, contributing to the prevention of skin cancer and photoaging.