Preliminary Phytochemical Screening and In vitro Antioxidant Activity of Methanolic Extract of Tropaeolum majus L. Seed
Journal Title: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International - Year 2017, Vol 19, Issue 3
Abstract
Objective: To investigate the preliminary phytochemical screening and in vitro antioxidant activity of methanol extract of Tropaeolum majus L. (T. majus) seeds. Methods: Phytochemical screening was performed by using standard methods. The antioxidant study was done by using in vitro method such as 2, 2-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). Results: Qualitative phytochemical analysis reveals presence of alkaloids, flavonoids and tannins. The extract showed moderate antioxidant activity against the tested method. Conclusion: There is an indication that seeds of T. majus contains important phytochemicals and an antioxidant capacity comparable with standard antioxidant compounds that may be linked to its beneficial effects on health.
Authors and Affiliations
Muhammad Umar Hayat, Muhammad Wajid, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Anjum Khursheed, Bashir Ahmed Chaudhary, Samina Afzal
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