A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF RADICAL SCAVEGING CONSERVE, FROM THE ROOTS OF SWALLO ROOT (Decalepis hamiltonii, WIGHT amp; ARN.)

摘要

Decalepis hamiltonii (Wight & Arn) is a monotypic genus of the family Asclepiadaceae, distributed in the South India commonly in eastern and Western Ghats. The roots of this plant are commonly known as "Swallow Root". It is used in the preparation of pickles to impart flavour and to improve shelf life. It is also used for therapeutic purposes such as blood purifier and as an appetizer. Various extracts were prepared using successive solvent extraction and the radical scavenging potentials of these extracts are evaluated in an in vitro model system using DPPH radical. The most active fraction showed 85-90% radical scavenging potential at 40-ppm concentration and found to contain anthocyanin related molecules This fraction may be useful as radical scavenger in food systems for health benefits.