Phytochemical Investigation And In Vitro Antioxidant Activity Of Leaf Extracts Of Blumea Oxyodonta DC

Selvi V; Parthiban B

doi:10.69980/redvet.v25i1.1613

Selvi V
Parthiban B

DOI: https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v25i1.1613

Keywords: Blumea oxyodonta, phytochemical, antioxidant, reducing power

Abstract

The current study was conducted to explore the phytochemical composition and in vitro antioxidant activity of Blumea oxyodonta leaves. Preliminary phytochemical analysis of methanol and ethanol extracts from the leaves showed the presence of alkaloids, catechins, coumarins, flavonoids, phenols, glycosides, saponins, steroids, terpenoids, sugars, and xanthoproteins. Extracts from petroleum ether, benzene, ethyl acetate, methanol, and ethanol demonstrated the ability to scavenge DPPH, hydroxyl, superoxide, and ABTS radical cations, as well as exhibit reducing activity in a concentration-dependent manner. The methanol extract exhibited the highest DPPH and hydroxyl scavenging activities, while the ethanol extract displayed greater superoxide and ABTS radical cation scavenging activity. The methanol extract also showed the highest reducing power. Overall, the study highlights that Blumea oxyodonta leaves possess significant antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties, supporting the plant's traditional use for treating various ailments.

Author Biographies

Selvi V

Research scholar (Reg. No: 21123152262015) PG & Research Department of Botany, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli) Tamil Nadu, India.

Parthiban B

PG & Research Department of Botany, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India.

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