Vol. 12, Special Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
Sonali D, Borkar, Manju Roy, Shubham Kumar Singh and SG Jadhav

Abstract:
Aloe vera L. is a semi-tropical plant with many medicinal applications including antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, antioxidant and anticancer properties. The leaves are good source of volatile compounds, organic acids, phenols, enzymes, minerals etc. while the rind contains. This study evaluated the phytochemicals and reducing power and 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activities from aqueous extracts of Aloe vera leaves. The aqueous extracts of Aloe vera leaves were extracted and analyzed by HRLC-MS for phytoconstituents and In-vitro antioxidant activities (reducing power activity and DPPH free radical scavenging activity) were also evaluated using standard methods. Results obtained revealed the presence of phenols, tannins, and flavonoids having antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. The aqueous extract of Aloe vera leaves produced DPPH free radical scavenging activity (IC₅₀ = 700 µg/ml) compared to the control.