ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY AND PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF CARICA PAPAYA,MANGIFERA INDICA AND EUCALYPTUS SPECIE LEAVES
Abstract
This study investigates the antioxidant activity and phytochemical composition of
Carica papaya, Mangifera indica, and Eucalyptus leaves. These plants are widely
known for their medicinal properties and are commonly used in traditional medicine
across various cultures. The phytochemical screening of the leaf extracts revealed the
presence of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, tannins, saponins, alkaloids,
phenols, and glycosides, which are responsible for various pharmacological effects.
Antioxidant activity was evaluated using standard methods, including the DPPH (2,2-
diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) free radical scavenging assay. Results indicated that all
three plant extracts exhibited significant antioxidant potential, with Mangifera indica
showing the highest activity, followed by Carica papaya and Eucalyptus. The findings
suggest that these leaves possess strong antioxidant properties and a rich phytochemical
profile, supporting their potential use in developing natural therapeutic agents and
nutraceuticals. Further studies are recommended to isolate and characterize individual
bioactive compounds responsible for the observed effects.
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