1Dept. of Pharmacognosy, S.J. Thakkar Pharmacy College, Rajkot, India
2Dept. of Pharmacognosy, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, India
3Dept. of Pharmacology, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, India
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Rina H. Gokani “Shrikunj” 3-Archana park, B/H Krishna complex. University Road, Rajkot-360005. Gujarat E-mail: rinu42003@yahoo.co.in, rinman13@gmail.com
Online published on 21 March, 2013.
Root of Premna integrifolia known under common name Arni/Agnimantha which is an important constituent of well known formulation, Dashmularistha used for various ailments. In the present study methanolic extract of the roots was evaluated for its in-vitro antioxidant activity using the anti radical, superoxide scavenging, anti lipid peroxidation, hydroxyl radical scavenging and nitric oxide scavenging, assays. The extract showed significant anti-oxidant activity in all the assays. The study scientifically demonstrated the use of P. integrifolia as a potential source of natural antioxidant.
P. integrifolia, Verbanaceae, Anti-oxidant activity
