Evaluation Of Antioxidant Activity Of Oxalis Corniculata - An In Vitro Study

Abstract

Oxidative stress is a very important characteristic feature of many diseases thereby releasing many free radicals by oxidation of the molecules. The generation of free radicals cause deleterious effects on the body in general and on dentition in particular. The effect of free radicals is harmful in a way that it can cause gingival inflammation, can compromise the bonding capacity of bonded restorations and so on. Hence it is important to counteract the effects of free radicals. Antioxidants play a vital role in counteracting the harmful effects of free radicals. They act by scavenging the free radicals and reducing their activity. Antioxidants are abundantly available in natural products. Herbs especially are of paramount significance in delivering medicinal values. The advantages of herbs are availability, non immunogenic, ease of preparation. One such herb is Oxalis corniculata.