In Vitro Antioxidant Activity Of Ethanolic Leaf Extract Of Nyctanthes Arbor-Tristis
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47750/pnr.2022.13.%20S05.61Keywords:
Antioxidant, DPPH, Ascorbic acid, Free radical scavenging activity, Nyctanthes leaves, Ethanolic extract.Abstract
The use of synthetic antioxidants has been restricted in the current scenario due to their hazardous and carcinogenic effects. As a result,
a hunt for natural antioxidants is critical. Natural chemicals are of interest for research because of their safe and healthier implications
and minimal toxicity. The aim of this study is to analyse the antioxidant potential of Nyctanthes leaves which may be attributed to large
amounts of phenolic constituents present in the leaves of this traditionally valuable plant. The ethanolic extract of the leaves of
Nyctanthesarbor-tristris was tested by in vitro antioxidant method using DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazine).The extract was taken
in five different concentrations ranging from 100-500 μg/ml. The results obtained were comparable to the standard ascorbic acid. This
alludes that Nyctanthes leaves can be used as a potential source of free radical scavenging activity.
