Phytochemical Profile and Efficacy of Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Alangium salvifolium (l.f.) Wangerin

Alangium salvifolium (l. f. ) wangerin is an important medicinal plant belonging to the family Alangiaceae commonly known as Alangi in tamil was distributed in South India. Alangium species used as natural medicine, prescribed by Ayurveda, Siddha medical practitioners for various diseases due to its wide range of biological profile. The leaves of A. salvifolium are used as astringent, laxative, refrigerant and used to treat rheumatism, leprosy, syphilis and asthma. In the present study qualitative, quantitative analysis and antioxidant studies were undertaken.