In vitro free radical scavenging activity of different extracts of Adansonia digitata L
Journal: International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (Vol.2, No. 3)Publication Date: 2017-05-08
Authors : Samatha Talari; Chandrakala Gundu; Thirupathi Koila; Rama Swamy Nanna;
Page : 1169-1172
Keywords : A. digitata; DPPH assay; Free radical scavenging activity; Methanol extracts.;
Abstract
The species Adanasonia digitata L. (Bombacaceae) is a multipurpose tree with enormous range of medicinal and economic importance. The objective of the current study was to investigate the free radical scavenging potential of A. digitata. The methanol extracts of different parts i.e., leaf, seed, bark, fruit wall and floral extracts of A. digitata were screened for antioxidant activity using DPPH assay. Results from this study showed that the maximum and minimum percentage of free radical scavenging activity was exhibited by methanol extracts of seed and fruit wall (27.69 & 20) as measured by using DPPH assay. These results showed the antioxidant potential of this medicinal plant to make use in the preparation of drugs with free radical scavenging activity.
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