European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

EVALUATION OF ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF CIPADESSA BACCIFERA (ROTH) MIQ., A HERB USED BY TRIBALS OF WAYANAD

P. N. Sajith Kumar*, Sr. Molly Mathew, T. K. Shahin Muhammed and P. L. Rajagopal

ABSTRACT

In the present study, investigation of antioxidant potential of the hydro-alcoholic extract of stem and leaves of Cipadessa baccifera (Meliaceae), was carried out. Antioxidant activity was assessed by performing DPPH free radical, hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl, nitric oxide and superoxide free radical scavenging assays. The study demonstrates that Cipadessa baccifera is a good source of antioxidants which can be utilized for aiding treatments of liver disorders and several pathological conditions.

Keywords: Cipadessa baccifera, CBHAE, DPPH, hydrogen peroxide radical, hydroxyl, nitric oxide, superoxide radical.