INVESTIGATION OF IN-VITRO ANTI-OXIDANT & ANTI-ULCER ACTIVITY OF POLYHERBAL MEDICINAL PLANTS

Abstract

Some of the plants that were investigated in this study have a long history of usage in medical practises, and scientists believe that the high levels of antioxidants found in these plants may be the reason for their effectiveness as treatments. Because flavonoids, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds all include antioxidants in their chemical structures, it is well established that they provide some protection to the body. There is a long-held belief that plants of this kind can provide some kind of protection from damage. Using in vitro testing, researchers investigated whether or not extracts of the leaves of Rhodomyrtus tomentosa and Mallotus philippensis have potential anti-ulcer and antioxidant capabilities. Both of these plants may trace their origins back to the Philippines, where they were first domesticated. This study was conducted with the intention of determining whether or not extracts of the leaves of Rhodomyrtus tomentosa and Mallotus philippensis have an inhibiting effect on H+-K+ ATPase when tested in vitro.