α-Amylase inhibition and antioxidant activity of Singhnad Guggul in vitro
Journal Title: Journal of Herbal Drugs - Year 2013, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background & Aim: Singhnad Guggulu is a traditional Ayurvedic formula for detoxifying and rejuvenating the joints. The present study was to investigate the α-amylase inhibition and antioxidant activities of aqueous extract of Singhnad Guggul (AESG). Experimental: α-Amylase inhibition assay by dinitro-salicylic acid method and antioxidant activity by ferric chelating and ferrous reducing assay. Results: AESG indicated that potent α-amylase inhibition activity (IC50= 84.00 µg/ml). AESG also showed ferric chelating and ferrous reducing activities. Recommended applications/industries: Our studies showed that Singhnad Guggulu possess alpha- amylase and antioxidant properties.
Authors and Affiliations
Ashok Kumar B. S; Saleemulla Khan; Gopi Setty Saran; Naveen Kumar; Lokanath V
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