ABSTRACT

ntroduction: Rajasthan, a region with a diverse flora, has provided the ideal environment for the growth of the medicinal plants. Medicinal plants have played a crucial role in traditional healthcare system; Madhuca indica and Acacia farnesiana are two such plants that have been integral to the folk medicine of Rajasthan, India. Objectives: This study aims to investigate the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of these two plant seed oils, shedding light on their potential therapeutic applications. Methodology: The seed oils were extracted by using soxhlet extraction method employing n-hexane as solvent. The evaluation of antioxidant activity was carried out through DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) radical scavenging assay. Result: The Iodine value in both the seed oils was found to be relatively low, indicating their oxidative stability. Both MISO and AFSO have notable antioxidant activities demonstrated by their low IC50 values. The IC50 values for the MISO and AFSO were 4.54± 1.15 ug/mL and 7.24± 1.19 ug/mL respectively. Conclusion: Madhuca indica and Acacia farnesiana, two prominent medicinal plants of Rajasthan, their seed oils exhibit promising physicochemical characteristics and potent antioxidant properties. These findings provide a strong scientific basis for the traditional use of these plants seed oils in traditional medicine systems and may lead to the development of novel herbal formulations for a range of health conditions. Keywords: Madhuca indica, Acacia farnesiana, physicochemical characteristics and antioxidant properties
Publication date: 15/12/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.12.1065