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Authors
Affiliations
1 “Shrikunj” 3-Archana Park, B/H Krishna Complex, University Road, Rajkot-360005, Gujarat, IN
2 Dept. of Pharmacognosy, S.J. Thakkar Pharmacy College, Rajkot, IN
3 Dept. of Pharmacognosy, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, IN
4 Dept. of Pharmacology L. M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, IN
Source
Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Vol 2, No 3 (2010), Pagination: 196-199
Abstract
Root of Premna integrifolia known under common name Arni/Agnimantha which is an important constituent of well known formulation, Dashmularistha used for various ailments. In the present study methanolic extract of the ischolar_mains was evaluated for its in-vitro antioxidant activity using the anti radical, superoxide scavenging, anti lipid peroxidation, hydroxyl radical scavenging and nitric oxide scavenging, assays. The extract showed significant anti-oxidant activity in all the assays. The study scientifically demonstrated the use of P. integrifolia as a potential source of natural antioxidant.
Keywords
P. integrifolia, Verbanaceae, Anti-Oxidant Activity.
