ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF THE HERB REMEDY AND ITS COMPONENTS IN VITRO

Abstract

Antioxidant activity of adaptogenic remedy Adaptophyte and its components was studied. The most effective antioxidants are the components of Adaptophyte: Bergania crassifolia (L.) Fritsch, Polygonum, aviculare L., Cinnamomum. cassia which inhibit formation МDА in the least concentration (less than 100 mkg/ml). Water-soluble substances of Punica granatum. L., Myristica fragrans Houtt., Rhaponticum. сarthamoides (Willd.), Zingiber officinale Rodcoe, Calendula officinalis L. have average indexes antioxidant activity (IC50 from 100 to 500 mkg/ml). Decoctions from Althaea officinalis L., Piper longum. L., Elettaria cardamomum. Maton., Inula helenium. L., Acorus calamus L. show antioxidant activity in high concentrations.

Keywords

• adaptogenic remedy
• antioxidant activity