2018
DOI: 10.5897/jmpr2018.6590
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Evaluation of Procavia capensis hyraceum used in traditional medicine for antioxidant activity

Abstract: Hyraceum (HM) used in traditional medicine in Southern Africa is produced by the herbivore Procavia capensis. It is fossilized excreta derived from urine, faecal matter and plant material. In this study, qualitative phytochemical screening, determination of in vitro antioxidant activity using 1, 1-Diphenyl-2picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and hydrogen peroxide scavenging methods, and determination of the total phenolic content in crude methanolic (95%) extract were done. Phytochemical screening detected the major phytoc… Show more

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