| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1190347 | Food Chemistry | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Harsingar) leaf extracts are extensively used in Indian traditional medicine. The acetone-soluble fraction of its ethyl acetate extract showed impressive antioxidant activity as revealed by several in vitro experiments, e.g., DPPH, hydroxyl and superoxide radicals, as well as H2O2 scavenging assays. Moreover, its preventive capacity against Fe(II)-induced lipid peroxidation of liposomes and γ-ray-induced DNA damage also confirmed this. The strong reducing power and high phenolics and flavonoids contents could be responsible for the antioxidant activity.
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Authors
Jitesh S. Rathee, Shyam A. Hassarajani, Subrata Chattopadhyay,