jjocs roots, and bark are reported to possess different types of natural antioxidants 1) . Natural antioxidants are classified into three main categories: phenolic compounds, vitamins, and carotenoids.Quercetin, or 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl) -5,7-dihydroxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one, is a natural polyphenolic flavonoid antioxidant found in berries, apples, cauliflower, tea, cabbage, nuts, and onions. It is widely used as an antiinflammatory, preventing cardiovascular disease, lowering blood pressure, preventing cancer cells, controlling blood sugar, delaying prostate infections, preventing upper respiratory tract infections, and delaying Alzheimer s disease 3) .The moderately hydrophilic nature of quercetin limits its