Abstract

Objectives : This study was performed to investigate the antioxidant activity of water extracts from Lycopus lucidus Turcz. ex Benth. leaves, stems and roots at the <TEX>$100{\mu}g/m{\ell}$</TEX> concentration. Methods : The different part of Lycopus lucidus Turcz. ex Benth. extract was prepared using water. The antioxidant activities of polyphenol contents, total flavonoid contents, DPPH(1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) free-radical scavenging activity, SOD like activity, hydroxyl radical, ABTS(2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid), <TEX>$Fe^{2+}$</TEX> chelating, and nitrite scavenging activity. Results : The total polyphenol and total flavonoid content of leaves were the highest at <TEX>$221.85{\mu}g/mg$</TEX> and <TEX>$794.13{\mu}g/mg$</TEX>, respectively. Electron donating ability was the 79.68% in the water extract from leaves. The ABTS radical scavenging activity of the hot extracts, leaves <TEX>${\gg}$</TEX> roots > stems was higher in the order. It was shown the highest at 94.53% in the water extract from leaves, which showed a value equal to 94.7% of ascorbic acid. The hydroxyl radical scavenging activity was the highest at 8.07% in the water extract from leaves. SOD like activity and <TEX>$Fe^{2+}$</TEX>chelating activity were leaves of 12.3% and 27%, respectively, which were much higher than those of any other parts. The nitrite scavenging ability of extracts was increased at pH 2.5, and those was the highest in leaves of 83.03%. Its were more than twice the 41.61% of BHT. Conclusion : The results suggest that Lycopus lucidus Turcz. ex Benth. can be used as nutraceutical foods and natural antioxidant.

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