1PhD scholar, Department of Anatomy, Meenakshi Medical College, MAHER university Kaancheepuram, Chennai.
2Associate professor, Department of Anatomy, Meenakshi Medical College, Kaancheepuram.
3Professor, Department of Anatomy, Meenakshi Medical college, Kancheepuram.
4Professor, Department of Anatomy, Meenakshi medical College, Kaanchepuram.
Aegle marmelos, a semi-tropical plant commonly known as bilva or vilvam, belongs to the family Rutaceae and is widely recognized for its diverse medicinal properties. Scientific interest in this plant has increased due to the presence of bioactive compounds in almost all of its parts. The leaves, stem, and roots of Aegle marmelos contain significant amounts of tannins, alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, proteins, carbohydrates, coumarins, and steroids. Owing to these constituents, the plant is extensively used in the preparation of traditional and modern medicines for the treatment of various diseases. Compounds such as flavones, isoflavones, flavonoids, eugenol, and marmesinin contribute to its notable antioxidant activity. While several studies have focused on different parts of the plant, reports on the tender stem are limited. Therefore, the present study evaluates the phytochemical composition and antioxidant potential of the tender stem extract of Aegle marmelos. Antioxidant activity was assessed using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay, the 2,2′-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging assay, and the superoxide radical scavenging assay. The results revealed the presence of phytochemicals such as saponins, tannins, alkaloids, proteins, anthraquinones, steroids, terpenoids, phenols, and carbohydrates. Furthermore, a dose-dependent increase in antioxidant activity was observed. These findings indicate that the tender stem of Aegle marmelos possesses significant medicinal potential due to its rich phytochemical composition and antioxidant properties.
Keywords: Aegle marmelos, Antioxidant properties of Aegle marmelos, Medicinal plants, Phytochemicals
How to cite this article: Mallula SB, Saravana Kumar S, Gnanavel A, Karthik S. Phytochemical and antioxidant properties of Tender stem Extract of Aegle marmelos. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(16s): 242-250. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.16s.26
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