Abstract

Majority of the worlds population is still relying on natural products, infact synthetic drugs have revolutionized the modern pharmaceuticlas. Plantago have wide range of bioactive compounds. This study involved antioxidative activities of extracts from three Plantago species (Plantago ovata, Plantago lanceolata and Plantago maxicana) by ascorbate assay and catalase assay. All extracts showed antioxidant activities in both assays except for P. maxicana in catalase assay. P. ovata was observed to be the most active in both assays indicating highest antioxidant activity among the selected Plantago species. The current study would be beneficial to explore further about the valuable compounds.

Key words: Plantago, antioxidants, ascorbate assay, catalase assay.