In Vitro Antioxidant Properties of NaringiCrenulata(Roxb.)Nicolson(Rutaceae)

Abstract

The invitroantioxidant activity of petroleum ether, benzene, ethyl acetate, methanol and ethanol extracts of leaf and bark ofNaringicrenulatahave been tested using various antioxidant model systems viz., DPPH, hydroxyl, superoxide, ABTS and reducing power. Methanol extract of Naringicrenulatais found to possess higher DPPH, hydroxyl radical scavenging activity, while ethanol extract is found to possess higher superoxide & ABTS radical cation scavenging activity. Methanol extract of leaf and barkof Naringicrenulatashows the highest reducing ability. The study indicates the significant free radical scavenging potential of Naringicrenulataleaf and bark extract which can be experimented for the treatment of various free radicals mediated aliments.