Total antioxidant capacity of commonly used fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices of Pakistan
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2017; 30 (6): 2147-2150
Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
The current study was aimed at investigating the total antioxidant activity [TAG] of various fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices habitat in Pakistan. The ferric reducing ability of plasma [FRAP] assay was used to measure the TAG of various extracts [aqueous, ethanolic and aqueous-ethanolic]. Following is the potency order for fruits [guava >strawberry >Pomegranate >apple >kinnow >melon >lemon >banana], vegetables [spinach >Cabbage [Purple] >Jalapeno >Radish >Brinjal >Bell Pepper >Lettuce >Carrot >Cabbage [White] >Onion >Potato >Tomato >Cucumber] and herbs/spices [clove >Rosemary >Thyme >Oregano >Cinnamon >Cumin >Kalonji >Paprika >Neem [Flower] >Fennel >Black Cardamom >Turmeric >Coriander >Ginger >Garlic]. In conclusion, the guava, spinach and clove provide the best natural dietary option for treatment / prevention of oxidative stress and thus could alleviate several associated ailments
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Indice:
Méditerranée orientale
Sujet Principal:
Plantes médicinales
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Légumes
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Extraits de plantes
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Composés du fer III
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Épices
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Fruit
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Phytothérapie
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Pak. J. Pharm. Sci.
Année:
2017
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