Volume 4, Issue 1 · IJARST · ISSN 2319-1783 / 2320-1126

In Vitro Antioxidant Activity Studies On Leaves Of Cucurbita Maxima

In Vitro Antioxidant Activity Studies On Leaves Of Cucurbita Maxima is an open-access, peer-reviewed research paper by Bhavani Yenda1*, Bandaru V Rao1 and B Ganga Rao2, published in Volume 4, Issue 1 of the International Journal of Advanced Research in Science and Technology (IJARST), a UGC-approved journal (Print ISSN 2319-1783, Online ISSN 2320-1126).

Author

Bhavani Yenda1*, Bandaru V Rao1 and B Ganga Rao2

Abstract

In this study, In-vitro antioxidant activity of hexane (CMHE), ethyl acetate
(CMEA) and methanolic (CMME) extracts of Cucurbita maxima leaves
was investigated by using Superoxide radical, Hydroxyl radical and DPPH
radical scavenging methods. C.maxima is an annual climber growing up to
5 m. It is mentioned in Ayurveda as a medicinal plant for the treatment of
tapeworms, wounds etc. The tested extracts showed dose dependent
inhibition of in vitro free radical generation of superoxide anion, hydroxyl
radical and DPPH radicals. The results clearly indicated the free radical
scavenging activity of tested extracts of C.maxima, this activity is
comparable with that of the standard drug ascorbic acid.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62226/ijarst20150101

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Bhavani Yenda1*, Bandaru V Rao1 and B Ganga Rao2 — “In Vitro Antioxidant Activity Studies On Leaves Of Cucurbita Maxima.” International Journal of Advanced Research in Science and Technology (IJARST), Volume 4, Issue 1. DOI: https://doi.org/10.62226/ijarst20150101.

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