Abstract

A SCIENTIFIC VALIDATION IN FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING ACTIVITY OF GANDHGA CHENDHOORAM THROUGH DPPH ANALYSIS

Kayalvizhi S.*, Samroothul Parveen I. and Saravanan A.S.

ABSTRACT

A free radical can be defined as any molecular species capable of independent existence that contains an unpaired electron in an atomic orbital. Which cause damage to the cell and also lead to many health related problem. Herbals that contain polyphenol content which helps to prevent the formation of free radicals. Siddha is one of the traditional system of medicine in India. In Siddha aspect, polyphenol content herbals known as Kayakarpam which is known as antioxidant and some metals, minerals and animal product preparation also called Karpam. Karpam used to treat the disease and prevent the disease and also it has anti aging property. In this study to evaluate the antioxidant property of Gandhga Chendhooram through the DPPH assay analysis. The result of this study, IC50 value (165.728μg/mL) of the extracts is high in level in the GC Ascorbic acid used as a standard. According to the result, GC possesses significant antioxidant property.

Keywords: Kayakarpam, Gandhga Chendhooram, Antioxidant, Chendhooram, Siddha.