REDUCTION OF FERRIC IONS BY THE AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF THE LEAVES OF DESMODIUM LONGIPES (C.) SCHINDL
P. V. Anjusha*
ABSTRACT
The aqueous extract of the leaves of Desmodium longipes were assessed for its antioxidant potential. The aqueous extract was subjected to invitro anti-oxidant screening by reduction of ferric ions. Ascorbic acid was used as reference standard. The study reveals that the aqueous extract of the leaves has potent anti-oxidant activity. The activity exhibited by the leaf extract was comparable with the reference standard used in the evaluation. The anti-oxidant activity was found to be concentration dependent and may be attributed to the presence of phenolic content in the leaves.
Keywords: Desmodium longipes, Aqueous extract, Antioxidants, Ferric ions.
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