@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10000584,
	  title     = {Antioxidative Potential of Aqueous Extract of Ocimum americanum L. Leaves: An in vitro and in vivo Evaluation},
	  author    = {B. T. Aluko and  O. I. Oloyede},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {Ocimum americanum L (Lamiaceae) is an annual herb
that is native to tropical Africa. The in vitro and in vivo antioxidant
activity of its aqueous extract was carefully investigated by assessing
the DPPH radical scavenging activity, ABTS radical scavenging
activity and hydrogen peroxide radical scavenging activity. The
reducing power, total phenol, total flavonoids and flavonols content
of the extract were also evaluated. The data obtained revealed that the
extract is rich in polyphenolic compounds and scavenged the radicals
in a concentration dependent manner. This was done in comparison
with the standard antioxidants such as BHT and Vitamin C. Also, the
induction of oxidative damage with paracetamol (2000 mg/kg)
resulted in the elevation of lipid peroxides and significant (P < 0.05)
decrease in activities of superoxide dismutase, glutathione
peroxidase, glutathione reductase and catalase in the liver and kidney
of rats. However, the pretreatment of rats with aqueous extract of O.
americanum leaves (200 and 400 mg/kg) and silymarin (100 mg/kg)
caused a significant (P < 0.05) reduction in the values of lipid
peroxides and restored the levels of antioxidant parameters in these
organs. These findings suggest that the leaves of O. americanum have
potent antioxidant properties which may be responsible for its
acclaimed folkloric uses.
},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences},
	  volume    = {9},
	  number    = {2},
	  year      = {2015},
	  pages     = {180 - 185},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10000584},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/98},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 98, 2015},
	}