In vitro anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of hydroalcoholic extract of leaves of Valeriana Jatamansi

The study aims to evaluate in vitro anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of hydroalcoholic extract of leaves of Valeriana jatamansi. In addition, the phytochemical screening of the extract had been carried out. The anti-oxidant activity was compared with the ascorbic acid standard whereas anti-inflammatory activity was compared with diclofenac sodium. Phytochemical screening evaluated the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids, phenols, tannins and terpenoids. With the increase in the concentration of extract, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory property increased. IC50 value of plant extract revealed that the extract has more potent antioxidant activity as compared to Vitamin C which may be attributed to the presence of flavonoids, tannins and phenols in the extract.