Assessment of the Antioxidant Potential of Methanolic Extracts from Leontodon lanata (L.) Fisch, Convolvulus arvensis L., and Ziziphora capitata L.
Afsaneh Yousefpour-Dokhanieh
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Department of Horticultural Science, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
)
Marzieh Babashpour-Asl
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Department of Horticultural Science, Maragheh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Maragheh, Iran
)
Elnaz Farajzadeh‑Memari‑Tabrizi
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Department of Agronomy, Malekan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Malekan, Iran
)
الکلمات المفتاحية: Medicinal plant, Methanolic extract, Antioxidant, Free radical, Leontodon lanata (L.) Fisch, Convolvulus arvensis L., Ziziphora capitata L.,
ملخص المقالة :
Synthetic antioxidants are widely used today to mitigate oxidative stress and counter the harmful effects of free radicals. However, due to the potential side effects associated with synthetic antioxidants, there is growing interest in natural alternatives. The antioxidant properties of medicinal plants offer a compelling rationale for their application in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. Since plant-based foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, are the richest sources of antioxidants, this study aimed to investigate the antioxidant properties of methanolic extracts from Leontodon lanata (L.) Fisch, Convolvulus arvensis L., and Ziziphora capitata L. L. lanata was harvested from the Ilam region, while C. arvensis and Z. capitata were collected from the Andimeshk to Dehloran area. The total antioxidant capacity of these plants was assessed using the ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay. The results revealed that L. lanata exhibited the highest antioxidant activity with a capacity of 3.87 mmol Fe²⁺ L⁻¹. In comparison, the antioxidant capacities of C. arvensis and Z. capitata were measured at 1.29 mmol Fe²⁺ L⁻¹and 1.69 mmol Fe²⁺ L⁻¹, respectively. Among the plants tested, L. lanata demonstrated the most potent antioxidant effect. These findings suggest that methanolic extracts of L. lanata, C. arvensis, and Z. capitata, particularly L. lanata, could be valuable as natural supplements in the food and pharmaceutical industries, supporting health and therapeutic applications.
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