摘要：AbstractThe present study deals with the investigation of phytochemical screening, anti-oxidant activity and HPLC analysis of methanol and petroleum ether extract ofCordia diffusaleaves. The invitro anti-oxidant activity ofCordia diffusaleaf samples were investigated spectrophotometrically using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). Methanolic extract showed significant anti-oxidant activity compared to petroleum ether extract. Determination of phytochemical constituents like phenols, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, steroids, terpenoids, anthocyanin, betacyanin and glycoside tests were carried out. HPLC chromatogram supported the presence of 1–8 phytocompounds. In conclusion,Cordia diffusaleaves might be used as a potential antioxidant source in pharmaceutical and food industries.
