Phenolic, antioxidant and free radical-scavenging properties of various parts of Indian moringa (Moringa oleifera) during the winter season
Phenolic, Antioxidant and Free Radical-Scavenging Properties of Indian Moringa
Keywords:
Antioxidant, Free Radical-Scavenging, Moringa flower, Moringa leaves, Moringa Oleifera, Moringa seed, PhenolicAbstract
The present investigation was conducted to compare Phenolic, Antioxidant, and Free Radical-Scavenging Properties of Various Parts of Indian Moringa (Moringa Oleifera) during the winter season collected from various locations. Three districts viz Jaipur, Dehra Dun, and Gwalior were selected randomly (one from each state of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttarakhand) for collection of the samples. The samples of the fresh flowers, tender, and mature leaves, and seeds of Moringa oleifera, were collected from three different agroforest locations selected randomly from each district in January 2022. The samples were extracted and analyzed for total phenolic antioxidant-free radical-scavenging properties. The two-way ANOVA with the replication technique of statistical analysis was used to draw a valid conclusion. It can be concluded on behalf of the results that the Indian moringa plant has rich phenolic and antioxidant and free radical-scavenging properties. The mature leaves were superior followed by tender leaves, flowers, and seeds in this respect.
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