Author/Authors :
Tian, Shuge Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Famous Prescription and Science of Formulas, China , Tian, Shuge Xinjiang Medical University - College of TCM, China , Liu, Feng Xinjiang Normal University - College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China , Zhang, Xuejia Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Famous Prescription and Science of Formulas, China , Zhang, Xuejia Xinjiang Medical University - College of TCM, China , Upur, Halmuart Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Famous Prescription and Science of Formulas, China
Abstract :
This study aims to determine the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of air-dried Cordia dichotoma seeds. Total polyphenolic content was analyzed via the Folin-Ciocalteu method. Total triterpenoid content and amino acids was analyzed colorimetrically. The rosmarinic acid content was examined using high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. The ethanolic extracts contained polyphenolic compounds (1.0%), triterpenoids (0.075%), amino acids (1.39%), and rosmarinic acid (0.0028%). The results from this study indicate that C. dichotoma seeds are a rich source of polyphenolic compounds and amino acids, which can be used for quality assessment. The ethanolic extract of C. dichotoma seeds has good antioxidant capacity.
Keywords :
Cordia dichotoma seeds , phytochemical composition , antioxidant activities , SOD
