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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Physicochemical, phytochemicals and antioxidant activity of leaves of Sesbania grandiflora (L.)
Authors
T Ananthi, P Jayasri
Abstract
The antioxidant activity of aqueous leaf extracts of Sesbania grandiflora was investigated using the DPPH radical scavenging assay, Hydrogen peroxide assay and Total antioxidant activity. In all testing a positive correlation existed between concentration of the extract and percentage inhibition of free radicals. Phytochemical screening, proximate analysis, mineral analysis by XRF were also determined. Qualitative screening for phytochemical showed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, terpenoids and cardiac glycosides. Proximate and mineral analysis showed moisture content (75.4%), ash content (2.24%), crude fibre (15.77%), crude lipid (1.81%), protein (7.14%), carbohydrate (12.8%) and minerals namely sodium, potassium and calcium which highlighted its good nutritional value. The results concluded that the presence of phytochemicals and some minerals proves that it is really an antioxidative.
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Pages:934-940
How to cite this article:
T Ananthi, P Jayasri "Physicochemical, phytochemicals and<em> </em>antioxidant activity of leaves of <em>Sesbania grandiflora </em>(L.) ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 934-940
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