Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Majorana hortensis leaves

Antioxidants are an essential defense mechanism to protect our body against free radical damage. They balance the production of free radicals and detoxify them when in excess. The objective of the study is to determine the free radical scavenging potential of the candidate plant leaves when subjecte...

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Published in:Ancient science of life 2011-10, Vol.30 (4), p.96-96
Main Authors: Palaniswamy, Radha, Padma, P R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (Nutrients)
Free radicals
Free radicals (Chemistry)
Health aspects
Leaves
Marjoram
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Physiological aspects
Sweet marjoram
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Summary:Antioxidants are an essential defense mechanism to protect our body against free radical damage. They balance the production of free radicals and detoxify them when in excess. The objective of the study is to determine the free radical scavenging potential of the candidate plant leaves when subjected to a battery of free radical scavenging assays. The different leaf extracts used were aqueous, methanol and chloroform. The results suggest that Majorana hortensis (L.) H. Karst leaves could serve as a potential source of antioxidant and can be used in any preparation for combating free radical mediated damage to the body.
ISSN:0257-7941
2249-9547