Antioxidant activity analysis of Ficus racemosa leaf extract

Abstract

In this era significant volume of research has been dedicated towards a new hype i.e. natural antioxidants, dietary compounds of many plants be a plant part or its isolated phyto-compounds, have shown more effective antioxidant activities than synthetic antioxidants like vitamin C or E, which can be beneficially utilized for ameliorating diseases. The present study encompasses the ascertainment of in vitro antioxidant capacity of the ethanolic extract of Ficus racemosa leaves and its phytochemical analysis for the estimation of its polyphenols and flavonoids. The antioxidant activities were determined by in vitro assays to compare the antioxidant effects which includes quantification of extracts by FRAP (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power) assay, TBARS(Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Species) assay and scavenging activity against H2O2. High amount of polyphenolic and flavonoid compounds were found. Phenolic compounds significantly contributed the antioxidant property i.e. free radical scavenging activity and reducing ability of the Ficus racemosa leaf extract.