Extraction, Investigation of Phytochemical Composition, and In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Indigofera cordifolia

Abstract

Numerous diseases, such as cancer, diabetes mellitus, aging, and arthritis, are linked to free radicals. Antioxidant therapy has become increasingly important in the management of several illnesses. The main objective of the research is the extraction, phytochemical screening, and invitro antioxidant activity of Indigofera cordifolia. The standard methods employed methanol extracts, ethyl acetate, and chloroform for the initial phytochemical screening. Therefore, using a variety of conventional invitro models, a modern investigation sought to investigate the antioxidant properties of Indigofera cordifolia. The methanol extracts of Indigofera cordifolia were assessed in this endeavor for their ability to block radicals via the use of superoxide radical action, DPPH, lipid per oxidation assay, and the nitric oxide method. These extracts' phytochemical analysis revealed that the plant contains alkaloids, glycosides, terpenoids, steroids, and flavonoids. When compared to conventional antioxidants, the revealed results of the plant extract demonstrated a higher capability for radical scavenging activity. Similarly, a variety of characteristics demonstrated that in vitro extracts of Indigofera cordifolia had excellent antioxidant activity. According to recent research, the evidence provides useful information that can help select and conduct future research.