Antioxidant Properties of Cayratia Trifolia L.

Cayratia trifolia L. (fox grape) is a medicinal climber belonging family Vitaceae. to Traditionally it is used to treat fever, inflammation, skin disorders, and metabolic diseases, suggesting presence of phytochemicals. In addition, it possess antioxidant potential. Present study evaluates antioxidant potential of plant extracts. using standard in vitro methods. Antioxidant potential was assessed by the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH). Free-radical scavenging method is widely used to evaluate antioxidant activity. Antioxidant activity of the plants was assessed in comparison to that obtained with ascorbic acid. The results showed clear variations among the samples. The methanolic extracts exhibited highest radical scavenging activity meaning antioxidant potential.