Vol. 8, Issue 10 (2019)

Author(s):
Leema, H Punetha and Om Prakash

Abstract:
The chemical composition of methanolic extracts from pili and safed shatavar (Asparagus racemosus) was analysed through GC/GCMS. Both the plant type exhibited the presence of several bioactive compounds. In each roots extracts, the major 9 and 14 compounds were identified in pili and safed shatavar respectively. The rest of the compounds were identified as minor or trace compounds. The methanolic extract of pili and safed shatavr was analysed for antioxidativ assay. The extract obtained from the pili and safed shatavar were displayed good radical scavenging potential with the IC₅₀ value of 536.66±0.92 and 612±0.95 respectively, as compared with the standard antioxidant ascorbic acid. Pili shatavar methanolic extract (RP₅₀=79.06±1.69) posses highest reducing power with respect to gallic acid (RP₅₀=80.24±1.19). Pili shatavar methanolic extract (IC₅₀₌271.21±0.21) and safed shatavar methanolic extract (IC₅₀₌599.78±10.10) exhibited highest metal chelating effect in comparison to standard chelating agent EDTA. The extract due to its antioxidant activity could be utilized in pharmaceutical sector and food industries.