Evaluation of antihaemorrhagic and antioxidant potentials of Crinum jagus bulb.
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ABSTRACT
Crinum jagus plant belongs to Amaryllidadaceae. The plant is distributed worldwide in the tropics and subtropics. The extract was prepared by cold maceration in 80% methanol at 370C with intermittent shaking for 48 h. A yield of 12.6% w/w dry extract was obtained. C. jagus extract at various concentrations (2.5, 5.0 and 10 μg/1.5 μl) completely inhibited the haemorrhagic activity of Echis ocellatus venom (4.2 μg/1.5 μl). Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, reducing sugars, sterols and terpenes in the crude extract. C. jagus extract possessed a significantly high antioxidant activity, an effect that was more pronounced when compared with vitamin C at increased concentrations (50-400 μg/ml). The bulb extract of C. jagus could therefore be used as adjunct therapy to handle myriads of health challenges.
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Ano de publicação:
2010
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