Abstract:This study was carried out to evaluation of solvent type on antioxidant potential and phenol and flavonoid contents of Postia puberula belonging to the Astraceae family. Ethanolic, methanolic, aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts were prepared for evaluation of the antioxidant activities and phenol and flavonoids contents. The antioxidant effects were tested by two methods, 2 and 2 diphenyl 1picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) and beta-carotene-linoleic acid. Gallic acid and quercetin were used as controls for phenolic and … Show more
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