Paper Key : IRJ************551
Author: Kiran Kushwaha1 1 Varun Jain1
Date Published: 01 Apr 2025
Abstract
Ageratum conyzoides(Asteraceae), commonly known as goat weed is a widespread plant used in traditional medicine for various ailments. This study aimed to investigate the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of different solvent extracts ofA. conyzoidesleaves. Phytochemical screening was performed using standard qualitative methods, and quantitative estimation of total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) was carried out using spectrophotometric assays. Antioxidant activity was assessed using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay, ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay, and ABTS radical cation decolonization assay. Results revealed the presence of various phytochemicals, including alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, and terpenoids. The ethyl acetate extract exhibited the highest TPC and TFC. Furthermore, the ethyl acetate extract demonstrated the strongest antioxidant activity across all three assays. These findings suggest thatA. conyzoidesis a rich source of bioactive compounds with significant antioxidant potential, supporting its traditional uses and warranting further investigation