Abstract: M. oleifera is one of the best known medicinal plant. The Moringa plant has been consumed by humans It is one of the richest plant sources of Vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K Moringa oleifera has a quality of medicinal value with high nutrition value. The strong antioxidant properties of medicinal plants may improve the capability. Present investigation was mainly focused to significantly verify the antioxidant compounds in different extracts of Moringa oleifera. Total phenols were estimated in methanolic, ethanolic and aqueous extracts of leaf, Un-ripened pods and mature seeds in mg Gallic acid equivalent per gm dwt. were estimated by spectrophotometer. Quantitative evaluation of....
Key words: antioxidants, Moringa oleifera, phenols and flavonoids
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