Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of diff erent bee honeys

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  • V. Krishnasree P. Mary Ukkuru

Abstract

The present study aimed at elucidating the protective role of honeys produced by the five bee species that prevail
in Kerala namely, Apis cerana indica F., Apis mellifera L., Apis dorsata F., Apis florea F. and Trigona iridipennis S.
in their raw and processed form against oxidative stress and free radicals. The major phytochemicals screened
were polyphenols, flavonoids, and flavonols. The antioxidant potency of the honeys was analyzed using in vitro
antioxidant assays namely, 2, 2 diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl assay and nitric oxide scavenging assay. The results
indicated that the honeys in pure form were having a higher rate of antioxidant activity compared to processed
honeys as processing reduce the thermolabile phytochemicals.

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Published

27-11-2015

How to Cite

P. Mary Ukkuru, V. K. (2015). Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of diff erent bee honeys. Journal of Medicinal Herbs and Ethnomedicine, 1, 38–44. Retrieved from https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/jmhe/article/view/2870

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