Phytochemical Screening and Free Radical Scavenging Potential of Maha Vallathy Leghiyam Aqueous Extract

Phytochemicals such as alkaloids, flavonoids, pigments, phenolics, terpenoids, steroids and essential oils are a large group of plant-derived compounds commonly found in diets high in fruits, vegetables, beans and cereals. The sample of Maha Vallathy Leghiyam (MVL) was analyzed for their phytochemical compositions, vitamins and minerals constituents. Based on the observed results explored the presence of bioactive constituents comprising flavonoids, phenols. These substances are the main reason for beneficial role against human health related problems, and it is responsible for the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antitumor and anticancer properties. During the present study, we have tested the Antioxidant activity of through DPPH scavenging assay. The phytochemical screening revealed the extract richness in Tannins, Phlobatannin, Saponins, Flavonoids, Steroids and Alkaloids. Antioxidant activity was determined by DPPH radical scavenging assay, in which IC50 values obtained by DPPH activity for MVL aqueous crude extract was found to be 50μg/mL. The obtained results suggest that MVL has promising antioxidant activity and could serve as potential source of natural antioxidants.