Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of Strobilanthes crispus leaf extract
This study investigated the components present in and the total antioxidant activity of leaves of Strobilanthes crispus (L.) Bremek or Saricocalyx crispus (L.) Bremek (Acanthacea). Proximate analyses and total antioxidant activity using ferric thiocyanate and thiobarbituric acid methods were employe...
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| author | Ismail, Maznah Manickam, Elizabeth Danial, Azlina Md Rahmat, Asmah Yahaya, Asmah |
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| description | This study investigated the components present in and the total antioxidant activity of leaves of Strobilanthes crispus (L.) Bremek or Saricocalyx crispus (L.) Bremek (Acanthacea). Proximate analyses and total antioxidant activity using ferric thiocyanate and thiobarbituric acid methods were employed. Minerals content was determined using the atomic absorption spectrophotometer, whereas the water-soluble vitamins were determined by means of the UV-VIS spectrophotometer (vitamin C) and fluorimeter (vitamins B1 and B2). Catechin, tannin, caffeine, and alkaloid contents were also studied. All data were compared to the previously reported results of Yerbamate, green tea, black tea, and Indian tea. The dried leaves contained a high amount of total ash (21.6%) as a result of a high amount of minerals including potassium (51%), calcium (24%), sodium (13%), iron (1%), and phosphorus (1%). High content of water-soluble vitamins (C, B1, and B2) contributed to the high antioxidant activity of the leaves. The leaves also contained a moderate amount of other proximate composition as well as other compounds such as catechins, alkaloids, caffeine, and tannin, contributing further to the total antioxidant activity. Catechins of Strobilanthes crispus leaves showed highest antioxidant activity when compared to Yerbamate and vitamin E. Consumption of the leafy extract daily (5 g/day) as an herbal tea could contribute to the additional nutrients and antioxidants needed in the body to enhance the defense system, especially toward the incidence of degenerative diseases. |
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| spelling | upm-186122015-10-02T02:38:57Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/18612/ Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of Strobilanthes crispus leaf extract Ismail, Maznah Manickam, Elizabeth Danial, Azlina Md Rahmat, Asmah Yahaya, Asmah This study investigated the components present in and the total antioxidant activity of leaves of Strobilanthes crispus (L.) Bremek or Saricocalyx crispus (L.) Bremek (Acanthacea). Proximate analyses and total antioxidant activity using ferric thiocyanate and thiobarbituric acid methods were employed. Minerals content was determined using the atomic absorption spectrophotometer, whereas the water-soluble vitamins were determined by means of the UV-VIS spectrophotometer (vitamin C) and fluorimeter (vitamins B1 and B2). Catechin, tannin, caffeine, and alkaloid contents were also studied. All data were compared to the previously reported results of Yerbamate, green tea, black tea, and Indian tea. The dried leaves contained a high amount of total ash (21.6%) as a result of a high amount of minerals including potassium (51%), calcium (24%), sodium (13%), iron (1%), and phosphorus (1%). High content of water-soluble vitamins (C, B1, and B2) contributed to the high antioxidant activity of the leaves. The leaves also contained a moderate amount of other proximate composition as well as other compounds such as catechins, alkaloids, caffeine, and tannin, contributing further to the total antioxidant activity. Catechins of Strobilanthes crispus leaves showed highest antioxidant activity when compared to Yerbamate and vitamin E. Consumption of the leafy extract daily (5 g/day) as an herbal tea could contribute to the additional nutrients and antioxidants needed in the body to enhance the defense system, especially toward the incidence of degenerative diseases. Elsevier Inc. 2000 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/18612/1/Chemical%20composition%20and%20antioxidant%20activity%20of%20Strobilanthes%20crispus%20leaf%20extract2.pdf Ismail, Maznah and Manickam, Elizabeth and Danial, Azlina Md and Rahmat, Asmah and Yahaya, Asmah (2000) Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of Strobilanthes crispus leaf extract. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 11 (11-12). pp. 536-542. ISSN 0955-2863 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0955-2863(00)00108-X Acanthaceae - Malaysia - Composition Antioxidants Catechin doi:10.1016/S0955-2863(00)00108-X English |
| spellingShingle | Acanthaceae - Malaysia - Composition Antioxidants Catechin Ismail, Maznah Manickam, Elizabeth Danial, Azlina Md Rahmat, Asmah Yahaya, Asmah Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of Strobilanthes crispus leaf extract |
| title | Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of Strobilanthes crispus leaf extract |
| title_full | Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of Strobilanthes crispus leaf extract |
| title_fullStr | Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of Strobilanthes crispus leaf extract |
| title_full_unstemmed | Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of Strobilanthes crispus leaf extract |
| title_short | Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of Strobilanthes crispus leaf extract |
| title_sort | chemical composition and antioxidant activity of strobilanthes crispus leaf extract |
| topic | Acanthaceae - Malaysia - Composition Antioxidants Catechin |
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