Comparative Study of the in vitro Antioxidant Properties of Methanolic Extracts of Chromolaena odorata and Ageratum conyzoides used in Wound Healing

Babatunde Oso; Nosarieme Abey; Oyedotun Oyeleke; Boyede Olowookere

doi:10.21467/ias.6.1.8-12

Authors

Babatunde Oso Department of Biochemistry, Kings University, Odeomu
Nosarieme Abey Department of Biochemistry, Kings University, Odeomu
Oyedotun Oyeleke Department of Biochemistry, Kings University, Odeomu
Boyede Olowookere Department of Biochemistry, Kings University, Odeomu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21467/ias.6.1.8-12

Abstract

This study sought to evaluate the potential antioxidative potencies of Chromolaena odorata and Ageratum conyzoides, commonly used herbs in Nigeria for wound first aid and healing. The antioxidant potentials were evaluated by measuring their abilities to scavenge radicals, reduce oxidised iron and quench the formation of lipid peroxides. The findings showed that the extract of Ageratum conyzoides exhibited significantly higher (p<0.05) antioxidant potential than the extract of Chromolaena odorata. The study therefore suggests that Ageratum conyzoides has higher potential for therapeutic value than Chromolaena odorata in terms of antioxidant potential.

Keywords:

Wound, Antioxidants, Plant extracts, Phytochemicals, Chromolaena odorata, Ageratum conyzoides

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