Analysis of anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory potential of Baccaurea courtallensis (Wight) Mull. Arg

Abstract

The ethanolic leaf extracts of Baccuarea courtallensis(Wight) Mull.Arg. a member of the family Euphorbiaceae were assessed for its phytochemical, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. The preliminary screening showed the presence of different phytochemicals among them phenol and flavonoid were quantified. The extract showed a significant inhibition of carrageenan-induced rat paw edema in Wistar rat compared to the standard anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin. Antioxidant activity was evaluated through (in vitro) assays such as DPPH radical scavenging assay and total antioxidant capacity by phosphomolybdenum method.