Antioxidant activities and phytochemical constituents of Antidesma thwaitesianum M üll. Arg. leaf extracts

Conclusion This is the first report describing potent chemical and cellular antioxidant effects of the ethanolic leaf extract of A. thwaitesianum. The extract contained high total phenolic and flavonoid contents. LC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS analysis further revealed an abundance of caffeic acid derivatives and flavonoids. These data support its potential use as dietary supplements in oxidative stress prevention.
Source: Journal of Integrative Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research