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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2012; 02(04): 02-07
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1703603
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IN VITRO FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING ACTIVITY OF BAUHINIA RACEMOSA

Bhagya Bhaskar
1   Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya University, India.
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Ramakrishna Avadhani
2   Professor, Department of Anatomy, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya University, India.
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Abstract

In vitro free radical scavenging activity of aqueous and ethanolic bark extracts of Bauhinia racemosa was assessed by studying its ability to scavenge DPPH, Nitric oxide, hydroxyl radical and reducing power. Both the extracts showed effective free radical scavenging activity. Ethanolic extract was comparatively more potential than aqueous extract. The results support its traditional use in various ailments and as a source of natural antioxidants which protect cells against oxidative stress.

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Bauhinia racemosa - Phytochemicals - DPPH - Nitric oxide - hydroxyl radical - reducing power


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