Phytochemical extraction and comparative analysis of antioxidant activities of Areca catechu L. nut extracts

FRAP assay proved all the extracts of Areca catechu L. nut have antioxidant properties because IC₅₀ values of all the extracts of the same were less than that of ascorbic acid. Remaining antioxidant assays like DPPH radical scavenging assay, H₂O₂ scavenging assay, and Fe²⁺ chelating assay showed more antioxidant properties in ethyl acetate extract and nonpolar solvent extracts like n- hexane, and chloroform respectively. Antioxidant properties of Areca catechu L. nut varied depending upon the different solvent extract.