Antioxidant phenolic profile from ethyl acetate fraction of Fructus Ligustri Lucidi with protection against hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative damage in SH-SY5Y cells

► Fructus Ligustri Lucidi is commonly used for aging-associated symptoms. ► Its phenolic-enriched fraction has the best antioxidant activity. ► It protects oxidative damage via elevating intracellular antioxidant status. ► Hydroxytyrosol and salidroside are its major active components.