In Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities Valorisation of Methanol Extracts of Orchis maculata L. subsp baborica M. Et W and Ophrys subfusca (Rchb.) Batt

Orchidaceae is regarded as the largest family of plant kingdom comprising a many species with therapeutic values. Orchis maculata L. subsp baborica M. Et W and Ophrys subfusca (Rchb.) Batt., are two orchids growth in Setif – Algeria tested for their antioxidant and antiinflamatory capacities. The antioxidant investigation has been carried out by radical scavenging activity (DPPH) and anti-inflamatory activity with the Human Red Blood Cell (HRBC) membrane stabilization method. Result show an excellent antioxdant and anti-inflamatory capacities for Ophrys subfusca (Rchb.) Batt and an important value for Orchis maculata L. subsp baborica M. Et W