Comparative Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity of Two Cuscuta Species

ABSTRACT

The present study was an attempt to investigate two cuscuta species namely C.reflexa and C. australis which were used as traditional medicines in alternative systems of medicine. World is endowed with a rich wealth of medicinal plants, all these plants are our common heritage, utilizing all these plants for human welfare has moved the concept of the herbal medicine or phytotherapy. Cuscuta species has been well exploited pharmacologically and phytochemically, still there is chance to get an in depth study based on its traditional use and knowledge. These plants find good traditional use in diseases of liver and spleen and a cure for dermatitis and boils. And hence were further compared for their Antioxidant potential. The in-vitro assays conducted on both the plant extract fractions indicate them to be significant source of natural anti-oxidant.