Gayathri Devi, S2017-03-072017-03-072011https://ir.avinuty.ac.in/handle/avu/1933The 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).