Evaluation of Oxalis Corymbosa Extracts from Different Plant Parts and Seasons as a Potential Source of Antioxidants

Oxalis corymbosa is an important medicinal and edible perennial herb widely distributed throughout the world. The aim of this study was to evaluate the phenolic contents and antioxidant activities of O. corymbosa in different plant parts and seasons. We found that different parts of the plant could be sorted in the following order, shoots > leaves > stems in terms of total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) in four seasons. The highest TPC and TFC appear in shoots during winter, which were 76.63 ± 4.32 mg GAE/g and 71.22 ± 3.61 mg RE/g, respectively. Notably, 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazine (DPPH) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) were also different among different parts in four seasons, specifically, in the order of shoots > leaves > stems. And the supreme antioxidant activities [(the half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50)] of DPPH and FRAP were 0.07 ± 0.00 mg/mL and 0.08 ± 0.00 mg/mL in shoots, respectively. We found that a good antioxidant potential of neutralization OH radical was higher in shoots and stems, with IC50 of 2.89 mg/mL and 2.59 mg/mL on average, respectively. In addition, the highest protection factor using the Rancimat method was 1.43 ± 0.01 in leaves. To the best of our knowledge, we are the first to report such finding in the extracts of Oxalidaceae. Moreover, a strong correlation between TPC, TFC and antioxidant activities was found, which indicated that phenolic compounds were the main components responsible for the antioxidant behavior of O. corymbosa. Consequently, we conclude that the shoots of O. corymbosa may have good oxidation resistance during winter due to its high TPC and TFC. This study demonstrates that O. corymbosa possessed potent antioxidant properties, and could be a valuable natural source of antioxidants used in both medicinal and food industries.

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ANTIOXIDANT PROFILE AND PHYTOCHEMICAL CONTENT OF DIFFERENT PARTS OF SUPER RED DRAGON FRUIT (HYLOCEREUS COSTARICENSIS) COLLECTED FROM WEST JAVA-INDONESIA

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.22159/ajpcr.2017.v10i12.21571 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. 290 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Irda Fidrianny ◽

Nadia Ilham ◽

Rika Hartati

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Flavonoid Content ◽

Phytochemical Content ◽

Dragon Fruit ◽

Dpph Method ◽

Dpph Scavenging Activity ◽

Dpph Scavenging ◽

Different Parts

Objectives: The goals of this research were to observe antioxidant properties from different parts of super red dragon fruit (Hylocereus costaricensis) using two antioxidant testing methods which were 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2’-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS).Methods: Antioxidant activities were determined using DPPH and ABTS assays, total phenolic content (TPC) using Folin–Ciocalteu reagent, flavonoid content by Chang’s method.Results: Inhibitory concentration 50% (IC50) of DPPH scavenging activity of all of the extracts in the range of 2.69 μg/ml was −94.17 μg/ml. The ethyl acetate peel extract of super red dragon fruit expressed the highest TPC (4.56 g GAE/100 g) and the highest total flavonoid content (12.63 g QE/100 g). TPC in flesh extract of super red dragon fruit had a negative and significant correlation with their IC50 of ABTS. The IC50 of DPPH and IC50 of ABTS of flesh extract of super red dragon fruit showed positive and significant correlation.Conclusion: All different parts extracts of super red dragon fruit (except n-hexane flesh extract) were categorized as a very strong antioxidant by DPPH method. Phenolic compounds in flesh extract of super red dragon fruit were the major contributor in antioxidant activities by ABTS method. DPPH and ABTS showed linear results in antioxidant activities of super red dragon fruit flesh extract.

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UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS and GC-MS Characterization of Phytochemicals in Vegetable Juice Fermented Using Lactic Acid Bacteria from Kimchi and Their Antioxidant Potential

Antioxidants ◽

10.3390/antiox10111761 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (11) ◽

pp. 1761

Author(s):

Moeun Lee ◽

Jung Hee Song ◽

Eun Ji Choi ◽

Ye-Rang Yun ◽

Ki Won Lee ◽

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Keyword(s):

Lactic Acid ◽

Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Phenyllactic Acid ◽

Antioxidant Power ◽

Vegetable Juice ◽

Daucus Carota L ◽

Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power

This study aims to investigate fermentative metabolites in probiotic vegetable juice from four crop varieties (Brassica oleracea var. capitata, B. oleracea var. italica, Daucus carota L., and Beta vulgaris) and their antioxidant properties. Vegetable juice was inoculated with two lactic acid bacteria (LAB) (Companilactobacillus allii WiKim39 and Lactococcus lactis WiKim0124) isolated from kimchi and their properties were evaluated using untargeted UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS and GC-MS. The samples were also evaluated for radical (DPPH• and OH•) scavenging activities, lipid peroxidation, and ferric-reducing antioxidant power. The fermented vegetable juices exhibited high antioxidant activities and increased amounts of total phenolic compounds. Fifteen compounds and thirty-two volatiles were identified using UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS and GC-MS, respectively. LAB fermentation significantly increased the contents of d-leucic acid, indole-3-lactic acid, 3-phenyllactic acid, pyroglutamic acid, γ-aminobutyric acid, and gluconic acid. These six metabolites showed a positive correlation with antioxidant properties. Thus, vegetable juices fermented with WiKim39 and WiKim0124 can be considered as novel bioactive health-promoting sources.

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Antioxidant, hypoglycemic and anti-hypertensive properties of extracts derived from peel, fruit and kernel of Salak

British Food Journal ◽

10.1108/bfj-03-2020-0233 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 122 (10) ◽

pp. 3029-3038

Author(s):

Seok Shin Tan ◽

Seok Tyug Tan ◽

Chin Xuan Tan

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Alpha Amylase ◽

Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Distilled Water ◽

Antioxidant Power ◽

Content Type ◽

Fruit Extracts ◽

Significant Difference

PurposeSalak (Salacca zalacca) is an underutilised fruit. The bioactivities of this fruit have rarely been studied scientifically. Thus, the present study aimed to determine the antioxidant activity of extracts derived from the peel, fruit and kernel of the Salak fruit, as well as the hypoglycemic and anti-hypertensive properties of Salak peel extracts.Design/methodology/approachThe peel, fruit and kernel of the Salak were extracted using distilled water, methanol and ethanol. Antioxidant activities, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and alpha-amylase inhibition properties of the extracts were estimated via in vitro standard methods. Besides, the total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) of the extracts were also determined in the present study. The antioxidant activities of different parts of Salak extracts were determined by ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC) methods. Percent of radical scavenging properties were calculated via DPPH assay. The hypoglycemic and anti-hypertensive properties of Salak peel were evaluated using alpha-amylase inhibition and ACE assays, respectively.FindingsFruit extracts of Salak in methanol were found to exhibit the highest TPC (10.27 ± 0.12 mg GAE/g), TFC (11.04 ± 0.89 mg CE/g) and antioxidant properties amongst all samples whereby the TPC and TFC were strongly correlated with antioxidant activities. On the other hand, distilled water extracted Salak kernel showed to have the lowest TPC (0.53 ± 0.05 mg GAE/g), TFC (0.37 ± 0.01 mg CE/g) and antioxidant properties amongst all the Salak extracts. Peel extracts exhibit comparable antioxidant activities with fruit extracts in the current findings. In addition, peel extracts indicated some extend of ACE and alpha-amylase inhibition activities regardless of the solvents used. Methanol and ethanol peel extracts indicated no significant difference (p < 0.05) ACE (98%) and alpha-amylase (90%) inhibition activities. However, distilled water extracted Salak peel showed significantly lower ACE and alpha-amylase inhibition in comparison to methanol and ethanol peel extracts.Originality/valueThe present findings suggested that the fruit of Salak exhibits the highest antioxidant properties, followed by the peel and lastly, the kernel, which shows the lowest antioxidant properties amongst all the samples. The results also indicated that the peel extracts have ACE and alpha-amylase inhibition activities.

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LC-ESI-QTOF/MS Characterisation of Phenolic Acids and Flavonoids in Polyphenol-Rich Fruits and Vegetables and Their Potential Antioxidant Activities

Antioxidants ◽

10.3390/antiox8090405 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (9) ◽

pp. 405 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Chunhe Gu ◽

Kate Howell ◽

Frank R. Dunshea ◽

Hafiz A. R. Suleria

Keyword(s):

Liquid Chromatography ◽

Phenolic Acids ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Flavonoid Content ◽

Tannin Content ◽

Antioxidant Power ◽

Plant Foods

Polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds found largely in fruits and vegetables. The antioxidant properties of these polyphenols including total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), tannin content, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl free radical (DPPH), 2,2′-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzo-thiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) scavenging abilities and ferric ion reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) were measured among sixteen (16) plant foods (mango, blueberry, strawberry, black carrot, raspberry, dark grapes, garlic, ginger, onion, cherry, plum, apple, papaya, peach, pear and apricot) by modifying, standardising and translating existing antioxidant methods using a 96-well plate reader. Eighteen targeted phenolic acids and flavonoids were characterised and quantified using high-performance liquid chromatography-photometric diode array (HPLC-PDA) and verified by modifying an existing method of liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray-ionisation triple quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-QTOF/MS). While most of these compounds were accurately detected by the HPLC-PDA at a low concentration, a few polyphenols in low concentrations could be only be characterised using the LC-ESI-QTOF/MS method. Our results showed that mango possessed the highest overall antioxidant activity, phenolic acid and flavonoid content among the selected fruits. Factor analysis (FA) and Pearson’s correlation tests showed high correlations among ABTS, DPPH, FRAP and phenolic acids, implying the comparable capabilities of scavenging the DPPH/ABTS free radicals and reducing ferric ions from the antioxidant compounds in the samples. Phenolic acids contributed significantly to the antioxidant activities, and flavonoids contributed more to tannin content based on the correlations. Overall, methods modified and standardized in this study can provide better understanding of high throughput technologies and increase the reliability of antioxidant data of different plant foods.

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Comparison of Bioactive Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activities of Different Parts of Taraxacum mongolicum

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules25143260 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (14) ◽

pp. 3260 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Li Duan ◽

Chenmeng Zhang ◽

Yang Zhao ◽

Yanzhong Chang ◽

Long Guo

Keyword(s):

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Caffeic Acid ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Caftaric Acid ◽

Phenolic Constituents ◽

Leaves And Roots ◽

Different Parts

Herbs derived from Taraxacum genus have been used as traditional medicines and food supplements in China for hundreds of years. Taraxacum mongolicum is a famous traditional Chinese medicine derived from Taraxacum genus for the treatment of inflammatory disorders and viral infectious diseases. In the present study, the bioactive phenolic chemical profiles and antioxidant activities of flowers, leaves, and roots of Taraxacum mongolicum were investigated. Firstly, a high performance liquid chromatography method combined with segmental monitoring strategy was employed to simultaneously determine six bioactive phenolic compounds in Taraxacum mongolicum samples. Moreover, multivariate statistical analysis, including hierarchical clustering analysis, principal component analysis, and partial least squares discriminant analysis were performed to compare and discriminate different parts of Taraxacum mongolicum based on the quantitative data. The results showed that three phenolic compounds, caftaric acid, caffeic acid, and luteolin, could be regarded as chemical markers for the differences of flowers, leaves, and roots of Taraxacum mongolicum. In parallel, total phenolic contents, total flavonoid contents and antioxidant activities of different parts of Taraxacum mongolicum were also evaluated and compared. It is clear that Taraxacum mongolicum had antioxidant properties, and the antioxidant capacities of different parts of Taraxacum mongolicum in three antioxidant assays showed a similar tendency: Flowers ≈ leaves > roots, which revealed a positive relationship with their total phenolic and flavonoid contents. Furthermore, to find the potential antioxidant components of Taraxacum mongolicum, the latent relationships of the six bioactive phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities of Taraxacum mongolicum were investigated by Pearson correlation analysis. The results indicated caftaric acid and caffeic acid could be the potential antioxidant ingredients of Taraxacum mongolicum. The present work may facilitate better understanding of differences of bioactive phenolic constituents and antioxidant activities of different parts of Taraxacum mongolicum and provide useful information for utilization of this herbal medicine.

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Combined Effect on Antioxidant Properties of Gymnema Sylvestre and Combretum Micranthum Leaf Extracts and the Relationship to Hypoglycemia

European Scientific Journal ESJ ◽

10.19044/esj.2017.v13n36p266 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (36) ◽

pp. 266 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ibrahim A. ◽

Onyike E. ◽

Nok A.J. ◽

Umar I.A.

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Fasting Blood Glucose ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Gymnema Sylvestre ◽

Leaf Extracts ◽

Antioxidant Power ◽

Combretum Micranthum ◽

The Relationship

Gymnema sylvestre R.Br. (“periploca of the woods” in English; “Kafi suga” in Hausa) (Asclepiadaceae) and Combretum micranthum, Fam. (Géézà in Hausa) (Combretaceae)) are used in combination for the management of diabetes mellitus (DM) in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria with little or no scientific basis. It is thus the aim of this research to validate the anti-diabetic activities of G. sylvestre (GS) and C. micranthum (CM) leaf extracts, individually and in combined form (GSCM) as well as look at the relationship between antioxidant capacity and anti-hyperglycemic potential of these plants. The study assayed for anti-diabetic potential by following fasting blood glucose (FBG). Levels of liver catalase (CAT), malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), reaction oxygen species (ROS), reduced glutathione (GSH), oxidized glutathione (GSSG) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and radical scavenging activities of the plants were assayed for spectrophotometrically. GS and CM revealed good ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and radical scavenging activities against ABTS, DPPH and Nitric Oxide with C. micranthum being significantly better - both plants also showed good total flavonoids and total phenolic contents. The anti-hyperglycemic activities may be associated with flavonoids and phenolic compounds which act via radical scavenging/antioxidant properties of the plants’ extracts. In conclusion, G. sylvestre and C. micranthum aqueous leaf extracts showed significant (P < 0.05) hypoglycaemic activities both separately and in a 1:1 combination which has strong correlation with both in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activities of the plants’ extracts.

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In vitro Antioxidant Activity, Phenolic Compounds and Protective Effect against DNA Damage Provided by Leaves, Stems and Flowers of Portulaca oleracea (Purslane)

Natural Product Communications ◽

10.1177/1934578x1400900115 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 1934578X1400900 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Rúben Silva ◽

Isabel S. Carvalho

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Portulaca Oleracea ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Protective Effects ◽

Daily Consumption ◽

Antioxidant Power ◽

Plant Parts ◽

Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power

This study analyzed the antioxidant properties of Portulaca oleracea L., known as purslane. The samples (leaves, flowers and stems) were collected at two different locations in Portugal: Tavira (L1) and Vendas Novas (L2). Assays for total antioxidant activity, total phenolic content and ferric-reducing antioxidant power were conducted and, for both locations, significantly higher values ( P<0,05) were observed for stems (508.8 and 982.3 mg AAE/100 g DW, 1008.6 and 2285.5 mg GAE/100 g DW, 121.0 and 166.3 mg TE/100 g DW, respectively for each location), than in leaves or flowers. In the DPPH assay, the three-plant parts from L2 reached the 50% inhibition rate in lower concentrations than plants from L1. On the other hand, higher concentrations of total monomeric anthocyanins were found in samples from L1 (95.5, 88.8 and 86.0 mg/L) than in samples from L2 (81.7, 70.5 and 59.8 mg/L). The same was true for phenolic acids, estimated by liquid-chromatography, where methanol extracts were used. Phenolic extracts from all three-plant parts from both locations showed protective effects on DNA against hydroxyl radicals. This work suggests the possibility of benefit to human health from its consumption, related to the high antioxidant activity of purslane, even the stems, usually discarded in daily consumption.

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ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES FROM VARIOUS EXTRACTS OF DIFFERENT PARTS OF KELAKAI (STENOCHLAENA PALUSTRIS) GROWN IN CENTRAL KALIMANTAN - INDONESIA

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.22159/ajpcr.2016.v9s2.13630 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 215 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Irda Fidrianny ◽

Siti Kusmardiyani ◽

Grace Novita

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Carotenoid Content ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Root Extract ◽

Antioxidant Power ◽

Phenolic Contents ◽

Dpph Method ◽

Young Leaves ◽

Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power ◽

Different Parts

ABSTRACT Objectives: The aims of this research were to determine antioxidant activity from various extracts of different parts of kelakai (Stenochlaena palustris [Burm.f.] Bedd) using two antioxidant testing methods, which were 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and correlation of total phenolic contents (TPC), total flavonoid contents (TFC), and total carotenoid contents (TCC) with their inhibitory concentration 50% (IC 50 ) of DPPH and exhibitory concentration 50% (EC 50 ) of FRAP. Methods: Sample was extracted by reflux using different polarity solvents. The extracts were evaporated using vacuum rotary evaporator. Antioxidant activities were tested using DPPH and FRAP assays, determination of TPC, TFC, and TCC was carried out by ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry, and correlation with their IC 50 of DPPH and EC 50 of FRAP capacities was analyzed by Pearson’s method. Results: Ethanolic root extract of kelakai (S. palustris) had the lowest IC 50 of DPPH scavenging activity 0.8 µg/ml and the lowest EC of FRAP capacity 5.4 µg/ml. Ethanolic kelakai root extract demonstrated the highest phenolic content, ethyl acetate young leaves extract had the highest flavonoid content, and the highest carotenoid content was given by n-hexane root extract. There was significantly negative correlation between TPC in root extract of kelakai with their IC 50 of DPPH and EC 50 of FRAP. Conclusions: All different extracts of kelakai parts were categorized as very strong antioxidants by DPPH method. Phenolic compounds in kelakai root extract were the major contributor in antioxidant activities by DPPH and FRAP methods. DPPH and FRAP showed linear results in antioxidant activities of root kelakai extract. Keywords: Antioxidant, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl, Ferric reducing antioxidant power, Stenochlaena palustris, Young leaves, Old leaves, Root. 50

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ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF DIFFERENT PARTS OF BOGOR PINEAPPLE (ANANAS COMOSUS [L.] MERR. VAR. QUEEN) CULTIVATED IN WEST JAVA-INDONESIA

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.22159/ajpcr.2017.v11i1.22022 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 129

Author(s):

Irda Fidrianny ◽

Veliana Virna ◽

Muhamad Insanu

Keyword(s):

Ethyl Acetate ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Ananas Comosus ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Flavonoid Content ◽

Antioxidant Power ◽

Pineapple Peel ◽

Dpph Method ◽

Peel Extract ◽

Different Parts

Objective: The aims of this research were to observe antioxidant activities from different parts of Bogor pineapple (Ananas comosus [L.] Merr. Var. Queen) using two antioxidant testing methods which were 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and correlation of total phenolic and flavonoid contents with their inhibitory concentration 50% (IC50) of DPPH and exhibitory concentration 50% (EC50) of FRAP.Methods: Each sample was extracted by reflux using different polarity solvents. Antioxidant activities were determined using DPPH and FRAP assays, total phenolic content (TPC) using Folin–Ciocalteu reagent, flavonoid content by Chang’s method, and correlation with their IC50 DPPH and EC50 FRAP were analyzed by Pearson’s method.Results: IC50 DPPH of various extracts of different parts of Bogor pineapple ranged from 0.13 to 68.17μg/ml. The ethyl acetate peel extract of Bogor pineapple presented the highest TPC (7.84 g GAE/100 g) while the highest total flavonoid content (10.84 g QE/100 g) was shown by ethyl acetate bract extract of Bogor pineapple. TPC in peel extract of Bogor pineapple had negative and significant correlation with their EC50 FRAP. The IC50 DPPH and EC50 FRAP of peel extract of Bogor pineapple showed positive and significant correlation.Conclusion: All different part extracts of Bogor pineapple (except n-hexane flesh extract, peel extract, and bract extract) were categorized as a very strong antioxidant by DPPH method. Phenolic compounds in peel extract of Bogor pineapple were the major contributor in antioxidant activities by FRAP method. DPPH and FRAP methods gave linear results in antioxidant activities of Bogor pineapple peel extract.

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Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of three species of Cornukaempferia in Thailand

Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity ◽

10.13057/biodiv/d220952 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (9) ◽

Author(s):

THEERAPHAN CHUMROENPHAT ◽

Surapon Saensouk ◽

PIYAPORN SAENSOUK

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Chemical Composition ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Antioxidant Power ◽

Plant Parts ◽

Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power ◽

Dpph Scavenging Activity ◽

Dpph Scavenging

Abstract. Chumroenphat T, Saensouk S, Saensouk P. 2021. Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of three species of Cornukaempferia in Thailand. Biodiversitas 22: 4036-4044. Genus Cornukaempferia (Zingiberaceae) were used as medicinal plants in Thailand. Cornukaempferia has never been reported the chemical compounds and antioxidant activity before. This study was designed to identify the chemical composition and antioxidant activities in root, rhizome, stem, and leaves of Cornukaempferia aurantiflora, C. larsenii, and C. longipetiolata. DPPH scavenging activity and Ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays assessed the chemical composition and antioxidant activity. The results showed that total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) found different plant parts obtained in this study were in the order of root>rhizomes>leaves>?stems. The C. aurantiflora had a high TPC of 416.39 mg GAE/g dry weight, while individual phenolics, such as vanillic acid at 256.90 mg/g dry weight, showed high contents in the leaf part. For C. larsenii, TFC and individual flavonoids, such as catechin, have high 62.52 and 56.47 mg/100g dry weight values in the roots, respectively. The antioxidant activities in different species of different plant parts (DPPH: root>leaves?> rhizomes?>?stems; FRAP: leaves?>root>?rhizomes?>?stems). The genus Cornukaempferia is a rich source of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity. Therefore, the genus Cornukaempferia will be used as medicine and food to produce products with health benefits in the future.

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