Original Research Article I Volume 5 I Issue 1 I 2017

Evaluation of antioxidant activity of the root and leaf extracts of Hemidesmus indicus

Kadudula Prasuna Department of Zoology, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana, India ; Yalavarthy Prameela Devi

Biolife; 2017, 5(1), pp 123-126

DOI:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7360853

Abstract:

Free radicals or highly reactive oxygen species are capable of inducing oxidative damage to human body. Antioxidants are the compounds which terminate the attack of reactive species and reduce the risk of diseases. Hemidesmus indicus is used in treatment of various disorders in humans. The study was conducted to determine the antioxidant properties of Hemidesmus indicus leaf and root extracts in methanol.

Keywords:

Hemieismus indicus DPPH, free radical scavenging activity, antioxidant activity, reducing ability.

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Article Dates:

Received: 7 January 2017; Accepted: 28 February 2017; Published: 6 March 2017

How To Cite:

Kadudula Prasuna, & Yalavarthy Prameela Devi. (2022). Evaluation of antioxidant activity of the root and leaf extracts of Hemidesmus indicus. Biolife, 5(1), 123–126. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7360853

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