In- vitroantioxidant and anti-obesity properties of Bauhinia variegata

Abstract

Bauhinia variegata L (Synonyms: Phanera variegata Benth), commonly known as orchid tree or Kachnar belongs to the family of Leguminosae and found throughout India. All parts of the plants are used in the treatment of many ailments such as obesity, dyspepsia, bronchitis, leprosy, ulcer etc. The in-vitro antioxidant and anti-obesity properties of different solvent (hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, acetone, methanol and distilled water) extracts of Bauhinia variegata leaves is assessed. All the solvent extracts were found to contain different phytochemicals with bioactive properties at varying concentrations. The results of extraction showed that methanol was the suitable solvent for extraction of phytochemical as it recorded highest yield of 6.80 per cent. The phytochemical assay results showed the highest polyphenol content in methanol extract (243 μg GAE/mg) and flavonoids content in chloroform extract (1.87 μg CE/g). The in-vitro antioxidant and anti obesity property was observed more in methanolic extract than the other extracts. Suggests that Bauhinia variegata leaf extract could be a potential ingredient for the preparation of nutraceuticals to treat obesity and oxidative stress related complications.

Studies on Antioxidant and Anti-obesity Activity of Salvia hispanica (Chia) Seeds Extracts

“…In 100µl concentration the equivalence amount of cholesterol present in methanolic extract of Salvia hispanica is 5.801±0.001 whereas in other extracts hexane is 5.94±0.006, ethyl acetate is 6.101±0.009 and water is 6.48±0.002. Our results are in line with 11 who evaluated the cholesterol level of Salvia hispanica by Zak's method.…”

“…Further they are responsible for the activities like inhibition of lipid accumulation and differentiation or induction of apoptosis. 11 revealed the presence of high contents of phenolic in the methanol and water extract compared to other extracts. Hence it prevent the cells from cell damage during oxidative stress…”

“…It enables to scavenge the free radicals. 11 revealed the presence of high contents of phenolic in the methanol and water extract compared to other extracts. Presence of these compounds in Salvia hispanica prevents the cells from cell damage during oxidative stress.…”

“…Total flavonoid content of seed extracts expressed as mg quercetin equivalents (QE)/100 g fresh weights. All samples were analysed in triplicates 11 .…”

“…From the resultant graph, it was found that methanol extract showed maximum free radical scavenging activity while hexane extract is least potent. 11…”