Abstract

IN VITRO STUDIES ON PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF ACACIA CEASIA (L.) WILD

Elakkiya S and Sharmiladevi N*

ABSTRACT

Objective: The in vitro studies on phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity of Acacia caesia (L) was evaluated by different assaying. Methods: The in vitro antioxidant activity was evaluated for total antioxidant activity, 1,1-diphenylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging and hydroxyl radical scavenging activity. Results: The percentage of inhibition of the total antioxidant activity, DPPH radical scavenging and hydroxyl radical scavenging activity was varying from methanol, petroleum ether and aqueous extracts. Conclusion: The results clearly indicate that the methanol, petroleum ether and aqueous leaf extracts of the study species is effective in scavenging free radicals and has the potential to be powerful antioxidant.

Keywords: Acacia caesia, mimosaceae, antioxidant activity, Phytochemicals, DPPH activity.