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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Antioxidant activity of Nothopegia racemosa (Dalz.) ramam
Authors
Geethanjali KS, Poornima D
Abstract
Phytochemicals are naturally occurring bioactive compounds produced during normal metabolic activities. These are helpful for mankind to overcome several health risks and improve body to anti allergic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory action. Worldwide plants have been the source of traditional medicine. In recent time there is growing interest for food additives and dietary supplements of natural origin to maintain good health. Preliminary phytochemical screening investigated using leaf of Nothopegia racemosa in different solvents like Hexane, chloroform, Petroleum ether, Hydro alcohol (50% alcohol) and Aqueous reveals the presence of bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, Phenols, Flavonoids, Tannins, saponins, steroids, carbohydrates and Protein. Since the experimental plant has potential phytoconstituents, free radical scavenging activity by 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picryl hydroxyl(DPPH) quenching assay is conducted in Hexane, chloroform, Petroleum ether, Hydro alcohol and Aqueous leaf extracts. Results obtained shows IC50 value of 380.7 µg/ml in Hydro alcohol (50% alcohol) and 418.8 µg/ml in Aqueous extract indicating potential antioxidant activity of crude extract.
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Pages:842-847
How to cite this article:
Geethanjali KS, Poornima D "Antioxidant activity of <em>Nothopegia racemosa</em> (Dalz.) ramam ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 842-847
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