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ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF MYXOPYRUM SMILACIFOLIUM BLUME.
Objective: To investigate the antioxidant activity of ethanol and aqueous extracts of Myxopyrum smilacifolium Blume.Methods: Antioxidant activity was determined by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), reducing power, nitric oxide radical and superoxidescavenging activity, using different concentrations (10, 25, 50, 100 μg/ml).Results: The extracts showed significant activity as compared to control; but comparatively less than the ascorbic acid.Conclusion: The extracts of myxopyrum smilacifolium blume showed antioxidant activities.Keywords: Antioxidant, Myxopyrum smilacifolium, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl, Reducing power, Nitric oxide radical