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ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF METHANOL EXTRACT OF ZINGIBER OFFICINALE GROWN IN NORT INDIAN PLAINS

Reena Lawrence, Kapil Lawence, Manisha Prasad, Ritika Singh

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The present investigation evaluates the antioxidant activity of methanolof extract of Zingiber officinale (family-Zingiberaceae).The hydrogen donating abilityof methanol extract of ginger was measured by reduction of DPPH and potassiumferricyanide. It was observed that the antioxidant activity of methanol extractincreases proportionately with concentration.

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Key concepts: Zingiber officinale, Zingiberaceae, Methanol, Antioxidant, DPPH, Chemistry, Traditional medicine, Food science