Abstract

Antioxidant activity of Passiflora edulis sims leaves

Author(s): M Sunitha, K Devaki
Department of Biochemistry, Karpagam Arts and Science College, Coimbatore-641 021, India

Correspondence Address:
K Devaki Department of Biochemistry, Karpagam Arts and Science College, Coimbatore-641 021 India devaki22d@yahoo.com


Ethanol extract of Passiflora edulis Sims was analyzed for its antioxidant (1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl radical reducing power methods) and phytochemical analysis. The extract was found effective against the antioxidant test models exhibiting an IC 50 value of 875Î?87.83 Î?g/ml and showed strong potential antioxidant activity in both assays.

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