Evaluation of Antioxidant Potential and Formulation of Nanosuspension of Celosia argentea Extract

It is a well-known undisputed truth that plants play a significant role in health and are frequently used in the food and medicinal industries. Among plant parts, leaves, stems, roots, and bark are being extensively researched for their biological characteristics. However, flowers are overall neglected and significant activities were not explored. Celosia argentea, Family: Amaranthaceae is wide used as ancient drugs with long history. More than 79 chemicals, mostly saponins, peptides, phenols, fatty acids, and amino acids, were extracted and identified from this plant. Saponins are considered to be the distinctive and active components of the herb. Experimental data showed that the active ingredients in this herb have broad biological effects, including the ability to treat number of eye conditions. The flowers of Celosia argentea were collected and extracted using methyl alcohol and water as solvent. Preliminary phytochemical analysis of extracts were carried out by chemical tests. Antioxidant activity was evaluated for the hydroalcoholic extract by DPPH and H2O2 technique. Formulation of nanosuspension of Celosia argentea was carried out by Nanoprecipitation technique. Nanosuspensions of Celosia argentea potentiates the antioxidant potential and bioavailability.