Metabolomic analysis reveals the valuable bioactive compounds of Ardisia elliptica

Introduction Ardisia elliptica Thunb. (Primulaceae) is a medicinal herb that is traditionally used for the treatment of fever, diarrhoea, measles and herpes. However, there is limited information regarding the correlation of its phytoconstituents with the bioactivity. Optimisation of solvent extraction is vital for maximising retention of bioactive molecules. Objective This study investigated the metabolite variations in A. elliptica leaves and...