Investigation of in-vitro antioxidant activity of Pterospermum acerifolium Linn.

Abstract

In traditional system of medicine Pterospermum acerifolium Linn. is widely used for the treatment of various diseases. It is a flowering plant belongs to the family Sterculiaceae. The present investigation was undertaken to evaluate the active phytoconstituents present in the leaves of the plant and to access the in-vitro antioxidant activity of the plant.