Phytochemical Screening and Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of Ficus capreifolia Leaf Extract via in-vitro Models

Abstract

Aims: To carry out preliminary phytochemical screening and determine the antioxidant ability of Ficus capreifolia leaf extract. Study radicals and also reduced ferrous ions significantly when compared to vitamin C. Conclusion: The leaf extract exhibited significant antioxidant activities which could be ascribed to antioxidant phytochemicals such as flavonoids, polyphenols which were detected. This corroborates the reported traditional use of the plant and can be further exploited pharmacologically.