Free radical scavenging activity of leaves of Cucumis sativus

Authors

  • Pritesh Rashmikant Shah
  • Swati Dhande
  • Yadunath Joshi
  • Vilasrao Kadam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijpp.v3i3.60

Keywords:

Haemoglobin disorders, HbSS, HbAS, population, Northern Darfur

Abstract

Cucumis sativus commonly called as Cucumber is commonly used plant throughout the world. The plant is attributed to various uses in Ayurveda. The methanolic extract of leaves of Cucumis sativus was screened for free radical scavenging activity properties using gallic acid as standard antioxidant. Free radical scavenging activity was evaluated using 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) free radical. Different concentrations of leaf extract ranging from 100- 1000g/ml were subjected to DPPH assay. Leaf extract showed a maximum DPPH scavenging activity of 86.17% at 1000g/ml, whereas for Gallic acid it was found to be 98.03%. The study reveals that antioxidant activity of plant would exert beneficial effects if consumed.

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Published

2013-11-29

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2013): May- Jun

Section

Research Articles

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Free radical scavenging activity of leaves of Cucumis sativus. Int J of Phytopharm [Internet]. 2013 Nov. 29 [cited 2025 Mar. 14];3(3):72-5. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/1163