In Vitro free radical scavenging potential of sap of Borassus flabellifer

The present investigation was intended to assess the in vitro free radical scavenging potential of fresh sap of Borassus flabellifer. The different parts of the plant are broadly utilized for their restorative properties. In the present study, the in vitro antioxidant activity of sap of Borassus flabellifer was estimated with different concentrations (10, 25, 50, 75 and 100 μg/ml) dissolved in methanol by reducing power method and total antioxidant capacity assay. The results obtained were good compared with the standard drug ascorbic acid. The outcome of the study demonstrated that sap of Borassus flabellifer displayed significant antioxidant activity.

本研究旨在评估扇叶糖棕（Borassus flabellifer）新鲜汁液的体外自由基清除活性。该植物的不同部位因具备治疗功效而被广泛应用。本研究采用还原力法与总抗氧化能力测定法，对以甲醇溶解配制的不同浓度（10、25、50、75和100 μg/ml）的扇叶糖棕汁液开展体外抗氧化活性检测。所得结果与对照品抗坏血酸（ascorbic acid）相比表现优异。本研究结果表明，扇叶糖棕汁液具有显著的抗氧化活性。