The quantification of phytochemical constituents and in-vitro antioxidant activity of the crude extracts of Mesua ferrea L. (seeds)

Authors

  • Faizan Danish Khaleel School of Studies in Chemistry and Biochemistry Vikram University, Ujjain, M.P- 456010
  • B. K. Mehta School of Studies in Chemistry and Biochemistry Vikram University, Ujjain, M.P- 456010
  • Darshana Mehta School of Studies in Chemistry and Biochemistry Vikram University, Ujjain, M.P- 456010
  • Ovais Zargar Department of Biochemistry University of Kashmir,
  • M. Rayees Ul Haq Department of Biochemistry University of Kashmir,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijpp.v6i6.3805

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the quantification of total phenolic, flavenoid content and in-vitro antioxidant activity of the hexane and ethanol extracts of Mesua ferrea (Seeds). Methods: The quantification of the total phenolic and flavonoid contents were estimated by taking gallic acid and rutin as a standard; In-vitro antioxidant activity was evaluated for extracts by using DPPH assay. Results: The hexane extract of M. ferrea (Seeds) have more phenolic and flavonoid content than other extracts. The selected plant extracts were produced concentration dependent percentage inhibition of different free radicals and produced maximum activity at a concentration of 700 g and there after the percentage inhibition were raised gradually to its maximum level with higher concentrations. Conclusion: In the present study we found that the extracts of M. Ferrea (Seeds) showed good antioxidant activity. Among the two extracts Hexane extract showed better activity than the other extract.

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Published

2016-12-31

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 6 (2016): Nov-Dec

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Research Articles

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The quantification of phytochemical constituents and in-vitro antioxidant activity of the crude extracts of Mesua ferrea L. (seeds). Int J of Phytopharm [Internet]. 2016 Dec. 31 [cited 2025 Mar. 14];6(6):106-9. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/3805