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VOL. 8, ISSUE 5 (2023)
Estimation of total phenolic and flavonoid contents and evaluation of antioxidant activity of different parts of Cassia angustifolia Vahl
Authors
Rashmi Rolania, R A Sharma, Jyoti Meena
Abstract
The Caesalpiniaceae family includes the traditional medicinal plant Cassia
angustifolia Vahl. The species is credited with a number of bioactive
components, including phenolics, flavonoids, glycosides, coumarins, saponins,
terpenoids, and alkaloids, among others, that contribute to a wide spectrum of
therapeutic characteristics. The goal of the current study was to investigate
the effect of different climatic conditions on total phenolic and flavonoid
contents as well as on the antioxidant potential of different parts (root,
stem, and leaves) of C. angustifolia. The plants were collected from
three different states of India- Rajasthan, Gujrat, and Tamilnadu. Results of
the current study showed that the selected plant parts possess significant
amounts of total phenols and flavonoids. Our research revealed that methanolic
extracts of leaves, roots, and stems from Tamilnadu had the maximum antioxidant
activity, followed by Rajasthan and Gujarat. Rajasthan also had the highest
levels of phenolic and flavonoid content, which was then followed by Tamilnadu
and Gujarat. The results of a one-way ANOVA analysis showed that total phenolic
and total flavonoid contents as well as antioxidant potential of the selected
plant parts from the various sites were not significantly different. As a
result, these plant parts can be utilised in place of harmful synthetic
antioxidants and can be employed as natural antioxidants like red wine, green
tea, and chocolates etc.
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Pages:18-24
How to cite this article:
Rashmi Rolania, R A Sharma, Jyoti Meena "Estimation of total phenolic and flavonoid contents and evaluation of antioxidant activity of different parts of <i>Cassia angustifolia Vahl</i>". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 8, Issue 5, 2023, Pages 18-24
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