Vol. 12, Special Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
Swapna Guda, Kalakumar Bharani, Usha Rani Matukumalli, Lakshman Mekala, Durga Veera Hanuman Donga and Anilkumar Banothu

Abstract:
This study aimed to quantify total phenolic and flavonoid content and assess antioxidant activity in leaf extracts of Moringa oleifera. Extracts were prepared using Soxhlet extraction, yielding various amounts. Qualitative phytochemical analysis revealed alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, tannins and glycosides in the extracts. Aqueous extracts showed the highest phenolic and flavonoid content. They exhibited substantial DPPH radical scavenging activity. Overall, Moringa oleifera extracts proved to be rich sources of natural antioxidants with varying properties among different solvents.