To optimize the extraction process and activity detection of total
flavonoids from Ficus Pumila. A Box–Behnken design of response
surface methodology was employed to further optimize ultrasonic-assisted
extraction (UAE) conditions for Ficus Pumila stems total
flavonoids ( FPSTF). The results showed that optimized extraction
conditions were ultrasonic power of 240 W, solvent concentration of
61%, ultrasonic time of 61 min and liquid-solid ratio of 25 mL/g. Under
these conditions, the mean experimental value of extraction yield
(1.07%) was achieved, which was about 2.14 times that of ethanol
leaching extraction. As compared to FPSTF, FPSTF after
purification ( FPSPTF) had higher purity of 11.09%, which was
nearly 4.37 times higher than that of FPSTF (2.54%). As compared
to FPSTF, FPSPTF had higher α-glucosidase and
α-amylase inhibitory activities as well as DPPH· and
ABTS·+ scavenging activities with an IC
50 value of 0.005, 0.008, 0.22 and 0.08 mg/mL, which was
6.00, 16.50, 1.68 and 2.50 times higher than that of FPSTF
(0.030, 0.132, 0.37 and 0.20 mg/mL). FPSPTF from F. Pumila
could be considered as multifunctional bioactive ingredients to be used
in anti-hyperglycemic pharmaceutical formulation and antioxidant.