Chibuike A. Onwe
Department of Biochemistry, University of Benin, Benin city, NigeriaPublications
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Research Article
In vitro Antioxidant Potential of Andrographis paniculata Extracts
Author(s): Onyeneke Eusebius Chukwu76762, Boluwade Oluwaropo76763*, Victor Omozuwa76764, Chibuike A. Onwe76765, Olowoyo Martins Omorogie76766 and Emmanuel Onwordi76767
Andrographis paniculata is a well-known herbaceous plant with numerous therapeutic properties. It has been utilized in traditional medicine to treat and manage various pathological conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, malaria and cough, across Asia, America and Africa. The therapeutic effects of Andrographis paniculata are attributed to the presence of several bioactive compounds within the plant. This study aimed to investigate the antioxidant potentials of different extracts of Andrographis paniculata, specifically aqueous, carbonated drink and ethanolic extracts, using standard methods. The free radical scavenging potential of these extracts was assessed through 2,2-Diphenyl-1-Picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP), Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) and hydroxyl free radical assays... Read More»
DOI: 10.31858/0975-8453.15.12.373-376
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