EVALUATION OF THE SCAVENGING EFFECT OF HYDRO ETHANOL EXTRACT OF WILD GNETUM AFRICANUM (OKAZI) AND DOMESTIC GNETUM AFRICANUM (OKAZI) ON HYDROGEN PEROXIDE RADICAL
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The present study investigates the scavenging effect of hydroethanol extracts from wild and domestic varieties of Gnetum africanum (commonly known as Okazi) on hydrogen peroxide radicals. Gnetum africanum is a popular edible plant in various African cultures, known for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Hydroethanol extraction was employed to obtain the bioactive compounds from both wild and domestic varieties. The scavenging activity was assessed using spectrophotometric methods, measuring the reduction of absorbance at 230 nm after the addition of hydrogen peroxide. Both extracts demonstrated significant radical scavenging activity, with the wild variety exhibiting higher efficacy compared to the domestic variety. The results suggest the potential of Gnetum africanum as a natural antioxidant source, contributing to the understanding of its protective effects against oxidative stress. These findings support the traditional use of Gnetum africanum in ethnomedicine and highlight its potential for development into functional foods and nutraceuticals.
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