Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore - 641 043, Tamil Nadu, India
*Corresponding author: E Mail: devigayathri75@yahoo.co.in
Online published on 7 April, 2014.
The present study was carried to explore the antioxidant activity of leaves and roots of Acalypha 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
Enzymic antioxidants, non-enzymic antioxidants, free radical scavenging activity
