Studies on antioxidative substances in stem of Viscum coloratum
- VernacularTitle:槲寄生抗氧化物质的研究测定
- Author:
Xueming ZAI
;
Guorong WU
;
Zhunan GONG
;
Changmei LU
;
Zhiguan SHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Viscum coloratum (Kom ) Nakai;
antioxidative substances;
antioxidant capacity
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
1994;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Object To determine the activities of various antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase, catalase, peroxidase and glutathione peroxidase, and the contents of some simpler antioxidants such as glutathione, chlorogenic acid and certain flavonoids in the leaves, stems and fruits of Viscum coloratum (Kom ) Nakai Methods The activities were determined as described in various literature reports Results The plant was found to be rich in various antioxidants Conclusion V coloratum, with its abundant antioxidant constituents, is proved to be a strong antioxidation drug for medical use especially its leaves
