Gayathri Devi, S2017-03-082017-03-082011https://ir.avinuty.ac.in/handle/avu/1963In this paper the enzymic antioxidants (catalase, peroxidase, glulathione-s-transferase, glutathione reductase and superoxide dismutase) and non-enzyniic antioxidants (ascorbic acid, a tocopherol, carotenoids, flavonoids and polyphenols) of the flower and root of Aerva lanata are discussed. The free radical scavenging activity, of different extracts of Aerva lanata was analyzed. The results showed that the extracts form a good source of all the antioxidants analysed and identified.