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VOL. 8, ISSUE 6 (2023)
Correlation of total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of Salvadora persica root extracts
Authors
Dr. Sushila Saini
Abstract
The accumulation of free radicals is known to contribute to various
oxidative stress-related disorders, including diabetes, arthritis,
neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. As synthetic
antioxidants are associated with side effects, there is a growing interest in
identifying new naturally occurring antioxidant compounds. In this particular
study evaluation of antioxidant activity of Salvadora persica root
extracts using different in vitro assays was done. Various solvent
extracts were assessed for their ability to scavenge DPPH free radicals,
superoxide radicals, and hydroxyl radicals, as well as metal chelating
activity. Additionally calculation of the reducing power and determination of
the total phenolic content of the five different extracts at varying
concentrations was carried out. The methanolic extract demonstrated the highest
antioxidant activity in the various assays, and the total phenolic content in
the methanolic extract was measured to be 44.83mg/g Gallic acid equivalent. The
study revealed a positive correlation between the total phenolic content and
antioxidant activities, suggesting that phenolic acids may play a crucial role
in the antioxidant activity of the plant. Based on these findings, it can be
concluded that S. persica possesses noteworthy antioxidant activity and
has the potential to serve as therapeutic agent in preventing the progression
of oxidative stress related degenerative disorders
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Pages:67-71
How to cite this article:
Dr. Sushila Saini "Correlation of total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of <i>Salvadora persica</i> root extracts". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 8, Issue 6, 2023, Pages 67-71
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