Chemical composition and in vitro antioxidative potential of essential oil isolated from Curcuma longa L. leaves
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
;
(12): 695-699, 2012.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-672476
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To determine the chemical composition and antioxidant potential of essential oil isolated from the leaves of Curcuma longa (turmeric).Methods:
Chemical composition of the oil was analyzed using GC-MS. Antiperoxidative potential was evaluated using linoliec acid emulsion system. Free radical scavenging activity was evaluated using stable DPPH and ABTS free radicals.Results:
GC-MS analyses showed that major compound present in the turmeric leaf oil is b-sesquiphellandrene (22.8%) followed by terpinolene (9.5%). Essential oil also exhibited reductive potential and antioxidant potential in linoleic acid emulsion system along with DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging potential.Conclusions:
The overall result suggests that turmeric leaf oil is capable of retarding oxidation reaction and free radical mediated damage and can be developed as a potent natural antioxidant.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
Year:
2012
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Article
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