Preetha P.S. and Anjali Krishnan
Abstract
Breynia vitis-idaea (Burm.f.) C.E.C Fisch is a perennial tree like species of phyllanthaceae family that is traditionally used for various medicinal purposes. The present study was carried out to evaluate the traditional claims and to identify the active compounds present in the Breynia vitis-idaea (Burm.f.) C.E.C. Fisch. Antioxidant activities such as 1- diphenyl-2- picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay in Ethanolic extract of Breynia vitis-idaea (Burm.f.) C. E. C. Fisch shows increase as the concentration increase. It may be used as a potential source to prevent oxidative stress related diseases. Elemental analysis such as iron, lead, copper, manganese, zinc and cadmium was done to determine the metal composition in the plant Breynia vitisidaea (Burm.f.) C.E.C. Fisch by using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The result of the analysis showed that Breynia vitis-idaea shows high amount of manganese as compared to other elements. The study of Breynia vitis-idaea unveils its promising antioxidant potential and elemental composition, paving the way for its future use in therapeutic applications and further scientific exploration.