Abstract
The main objective of the study was to evaluate the in vitro anti-oxidant parameters for the study of memory enhancing activity of Mentha arvensis Linn closely related to Alzheimers disease. Mentha arvensisLinn is a plant commonly known as Pudina.It is used in our daily cuisines in India. The study included the aerial parts of Mentha arvensis belonging to family Lamiaceae. Two extracts were taken the aqueous and ethanolic extract. The phytochemical analysis of plant of Mentha arvensis Linn showed the presence of alkaloids, tannins,saponins, glycosides, terpenes, flavonoids, fats, carbohydrates, steroids and proteins.Oxidative compounds are responsible for causing many diseases like ischemic heart disease, Parkinson disease, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis and Alzhemers disease. In order to cure these diseases anti-oxidants are used. Keeping these facts in view, the anti-oxidant activity of Mentha arvensis Linn was evaluated in memory enhancing activity.
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