Abstract

INVITRO ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL 0F EUPHORBIA PEPLUS

Iram Amin*, Dr. Showkat Ahmad Ganaie and Dr. Sheikh Sayir Aftab

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Abstract

Euphorbia peplus is one of a number of plants in the Euphorbiaceae family that has attracted attention as a home remedy for skin cancer, particularly basal cell carcinomas. The milky latex (sap) is toxic and irritant and is widely known as a therapeutic agent for the removal of warts and sun-spots on the skin. The plant is also used for its expectorant, anthelmintic, antipyretic and antiinflammatory activities. Objective of the study is to explore antioxidant potential of Euphorbia peplus in vitro.

Keywords: Euphorbia peplus, Antioxidant activity, DPPH, Total Phenolics, Reducing power, Hydroxyl Radical Scavenging Activity, Lipid peroxidation.