Phenolic content and radical scavenging capacity of 31 species of ferns

Fitoterapia. 2008 Dec;79(7-8):581-3. doi: 10.1016/j.fitote.2008.01.011. Epub 2008 Jun 4.

Abstract

The total phenolic content of 31 species of fern plants was determined, and their antioxidant activities were assessed by DPPH radical scavenging analysis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antioxidants / pharmacology*
  • Biphenyl Compounds
  • Ferns / chemistry*
  • Free Radical Scavengers / pharmacology*
  • Hydrazines
  • Phenols / analysis*
  • Phenols / pharmacology
  • Picrates
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Biphenyl Compounds
  • Free Radical Scavengers
  • Hydrazines
  • Phenols
  • Picrates
  • Plant Extracts
  • 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl