Abstract

EVALUATION OF ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF THE AYURVEDIC FORMULATION I.E. ISO-OXITINE

Shilpi Goyal* and Ratandeep Chauhan

Abstract

Iso-oxitine is a poly-herbal formulation mentioned in Ayurveda to treat aging and age-associated diseases. Being an anti-aging drug, Isooxitine has antioxidants and free radical scavenging activity to minimize free radical-induced damage which is a key cause of aging. The Ethanolic extract of Iso-oxitine was evaluated in vitro for total phenolic and tannin content, free radical scavenging activity, hydrogen peroxide scavenging activity, and reducing power. Free radical scavenging activity was measured by Hydrogen Peroxide Scavenging assay. Hydrogen Peroxide scavenging activity assays against ascorbic acid. All studies showed that Iso-oxitine possesses antioxidant activity. The results of this study suggest that the antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity of Iso-oxitine may explain its effect and justify its use as a medicine for age associated diseases.

Keywords: Antioxidant, Iso-oxitine, Hydrogen Peroxide, reducing power.