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）鲜汁的体外（in vitro）自由基清除潜能。该植物的不同部位因其治疗特性而被广泛应用。本研究中，以甲醇为溶剂配制浓度分别为10、25、50、75和100 μg/ml的扇叶糖棕树汁样品，采用还原力法与总抗氧化能力测定法，对其体外抗氧化活性进行评估。相较于标准对照品抗坏血酸，本实验所得结果表现优异。本研究结果证实，扇叶糖棕鲜汁具备显著的抗氧化活性。