Antioxidant potential and its relationship with polyphenol content and degree of polymerization in Opuntia elatior Mill. fruits
Journal name: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
Original article title: Antioxidant potential and its relationship with polyphenol content and degree of polymerization in Opuntia elatior Mill. fruits
AYU is an internationally recognized quarterly journal dedicated to advancing research in Ayurveda. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including clinical and pharmacological research in Ayurveda's eight branches, herbal remedies, phytochemistry, and ethnomedicine.
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Prakash R. Itankar
Varsha A. Sontakke
Mohd. Tauqeer
Sonal S. Charde
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda):
(An International Quarterly Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
Full text available for: Antioxidant potential and its relationship with polyphenol content and degree of polymerization in Opuntia elatior Mill. fruits
Year: 2014 | Doi: 10.4103/0974-8520.159010
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Background: Opuntia elatior Mill. (Nagaphani) fruits are traditionally recommended as an expectorant, remedy for whooping cough, asthma, gonorrhea, ulcers, tumors, in the treatment of diarrhea and syphilis. Many of these diseases are allied with oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Thus, current research is directed towards finding naturally-occurring antioxidants of plant origin.
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