PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF ZANTHOXYLUM ACANTHOPODIUM DC. ESSENTIAL OILS
Journal: Matrix Science Pharma (MSP)
Eldiza Puji Rahmi, Feda Anisah Makkiyah, Abdi Wira Septama, Aprilia Nur Tasfiyati, Rizna Triana Dewi
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited
ABSTRACT
In recent years, it has become increasingly evident that herbal remedies can effectively cure inflammatory and oxidant‑related diseases. Oxidative stress contributes significantly to the development of age‑related and degenerative diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases. The body produces enzymatic and nonenzymatic antioxidant defenses, whereas other antioxidants are received through the diet. Together, these defenses transform free radicals into nonreactive forms. Among these, the potential antioxidant properties of plant essential oils have been explored. Plant essential oils contain these capacities, which can be related to the existence of terpenes and phenolic components that contribute to free radical scavenging action
| Pages | 22-26 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Volume | 7 |
