Antioxidant Activity of Acalypha indica
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2011
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The present study was carried to explore the antioxidant activity of leaves and roots olAcalypha indica. The study
was designed to evaluate the enzymic and non enzymic antioxidant status and in vitro free radical scavenging
effects of Acalypha indica. The leaves and roots of Acalypha indica were found to have appreciable amounts of
enzymic and non-enzymic antioxidants. The benzene, chloroform, acetone and methanol extracts exhibited
potent in vitro free radical scavenging activity. Therefore, Acalypha indica leaves and roots can be used for
treatment of diseases caused by free radicals (Keywords: Enzymic antioxidants, non-enzymic antioxidants, free
radical scavenging activity).