Antioxidant activity
of Mitragyna parvifolia (Roxb.) Korth
Mepani Meha and Vaidya Meenakshi Sudhir
Res. J. Biotech.; Vol. 20(7); 9-13;
doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/207rjbt09013; (2025)
Abstract
Antioxidants play a crucial role in protecting living organisms against oxidative
stress, a condition associated with various chronic diseases and aging. Extensive
research has been conducted to identify and to characterize natural compounds with
potent antioxidant activity, aiming to harness their potential benefits for human
health. Mitragyna parvifolia (Roxb.) Korth, a member of the Rubiaceae family, has
gained considerable importance in the field of traditional medicine, particularly
in the system of Ayurveda. This plant has been extensively utilized for various
purposes, solidifying its significance in traditional medicinal practices.
This research aims to investigate the antioxidant activity of Mitragyna parvifolia
using different methods. The plant extract was evaluated by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl
(DPPH) radical scavenging assay, ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay,
nitric oxide free radical scavenging activity assay and phosphomolybdate assay.
The results provide valuable insights into the potential applications in the development
of natural antioxidants from Mitragyna parvifolia.
