Anthocyanin Antioxidant Research Articles

Pseudo-Univariate Calibration Based on NIR Spectroscopy in the Determination of Anthocyanins and Antioxidant Activity in Grape Juices

This work shows an alternative methodology based on a portable near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy coupled to independent components analysis (ICA) in a pseudo-univariate calibration way to determine total anthocyanins (TA) concentration and antioxidant activity (AA) in whole grape juice. To this, the scores proportions more related to TA and AA were plotted against TA and AA obtained by its respective references methodology to build pseudo-univariate calibration models with correlation coefficients of 0.9699 and 0.9814, respectively. From the results, it is possible the suggestion that NIR spectra coupled to ICA enable to overcome interferences using first-order data and work properly when there is enough selectivity for the analyte profile in the sample data.

The effects of pretreatment and ripening stage on nutrient content and antioxidant properties of Lepisanthes fruticosa whole fruit powder

The study on the effect of pretreatment (blanch and steam) and ripening stage (ripe and unripe) on nutrient content and antioxidant potential of Lepisanthes fruticosa whole fruit powder was carried out with the purpose to develop a potential functional ingredient. The results showed that blanching and steaming have significantly affected (p<0.05) the fat content, vitamin C, total anthocyanins content and antioxidant activity of L. fruticosa whole fruit powder regardless ripening stage. Both pretreatments could increase the vitamin C content, but blanching treatment alone was observed has lowered the fat content and enhanced the antioxidant activity (EC50). Moreover, the ripe L. fruticosa whole fruit powder that has undergone blanching treatment showed higher retention of total anthocyanins content. However, higher retention of total anthocyanin content was observed in the steamed sample of the unripe stage. Upon ripening, protein and ash content were decreased, contrarily with carbohydrate and vitamin C content. Vitamin C content in the ripe sample showed an increment of more than 80% than that of the unripe sample. Meanwhile, antioxidant activity in the unripe sample showed higher activity than that of the ripe sample, although both stages showed EC50 values ≤ 1 mg/mL. These results might be important for establishing a functional ingredient made with L. fruticosa whole fruit.

Capability of oxygen-scavenger sachets and modified atmosphere packaging to extend fresh barberry shelf life

BackgroundBarberry has long been used as an herbal remedy since ancient times which is found throughout temperate and subtropical regions of the world. Given the short harvesting season and limited shelf life of the barberry, we evaluated the possibility of using modified atmosphere packaging and oxygen-scavenger sachets to increase its storage period. For this purpose, the physicochemical characterization (antioxidant activity, anthocyanin, phenolic compounds, and ascorbic acid content, acidity, firmness, color, and decay incident) of fresh barberry samples packaged within different atmospheres was investigated over 4 weeks of storage at 4 and 25 °C. The barberries were packaged with low-density polyethylene/polyester (LDPE/PET) films under natural atmosphere (C), N2 gas (N), vacuum (V), or in the presence of an oxygen scavenger (OS).ResultsThe results revealed that with increased storage period, the O2 and CO2 levels inside the packages decreased and increased, respectively. The antioxidant activity and amounts of anthocyanin, phenolic compounds, and ascorbic acid all decreased with increasing storage period. Among the studied atmospheres, the OS and, subsequently, V packages were most capable of maintaining the quality of fresh barberries, with the decay incidence being approximately 30 times lower inside these packages relative to the control. Increasing the storage temperature accelerated the intensity of chemical changes and decay across all samples.ConclusionThe barberries inside the OS packages stored at 4 °C (and even at 25 °C) still had good sensory properties in terms of chemical properties, texture, and color after 4 weeks. Fortunately, it seems that this packaging technology makes the exportation and delayed consumption of the fresh barberry possible by maintaining its quality.

Effect of Prohydrojasmon on the Growth of Eggplant and Komatsuna.

Prohydrojasmon (PDJ) can improve the polyphenol and anthocyanin content and antioxidant activity of some crop plants, but it also shows a suppressive effect on the plant growth. This study aimed to investigate the inhibitory effect of PDJ on the growth of two crop plants: komatsuna (Brassica rapa var. periviridis) and eggplant (Solanum melongena). We applied various concentrations of PDJ drip-wise or by spraying to eggplant and komatsuna seedlings and made detailed observations of growth. In general, no significant suppressive effect of PDJ was observed in the aerial parts in both plants. However, a significant inhibitory effect was found in roots treated with PDJ at concentrations of 600 and 1000 ppm. Interestingly, komatsuna treated with PDJ at a concentration of 200 ppm in both approaches resulted in a significant increase in root weight up to 37%. At a concentration range of 200–400 ppm, PDJ showed no inhibitory effects, and in some cases slightly promoted root growth. Therefore, this could be the recommended concentration range. We conclude that application of PDJ can still be beneficial to the vegetable crops without causing serious inhibition or suppression effects on the growth, as long as it is kept at rather low concentrations.

Soil Amendment with Biosolids and Inorganic Fertilizers: Effects on Biochemical Properties and Oxidative Stress in Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)

We investigated changes in biochemical activity of a soil cultivated with Ocimum basilicum L. plants and in the oxidative stress of plants caused by the addition of biosolids and inorganic fertilizer. A greenhouse experiment was set up; it consisted of pots containing basil plants to which different treatments with biosolids and fertilizers were added. After 10 and 210 days of the incorporation of the treatments, both the biochemical properties and oxidative stress of the plants were evaluated. Mineralization of nitrogen (N) and respiratory activity increased with a higher dose of biosolid after 10 days of application. After 210 days, there were no changes in the mineralization of N and respiratory activity, catalase showed an increase, while microbial biomass carbon decreased. In relation to the oxidative stress, there was a decrease in the anthocyanin antioxidant capacity, and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), total flavonoids, and phenolic compounds were observed in soils treated with biosolids. The results indicated that the biochemical properties of the soil were favored in the presence of biosolids because they increased, especially after 10 days of application. The antioxidant capacity decreased in the presence of biosolids, which suggests that the amendment does not affect such capacity, and therefore oxidative stress could be reduced.

Analysis of the Anthocyanin Degradation in Blue Honeysuckle Berry under Microwave Assisted Foam-Mat Drying.

Changes in nutrient content and bioactivity are important indicators to evaluate the quality of products. Berries are rich in antioxidant anthocyanins, which are prone to degradation during drying. The effects of different variables on the stability of anthocyanins in berry puree during microwave assisted foam-mat drying (MFD) was investigated by path analysis and degradation kinetics analysis. The experimental results showed that the degradation of anthocyanins mainly occurred in the last drying stage. The temperature and the moisture content have both direct and indirect effects on the anthocyanin stability. The direct path coefficient of the moisture content on anthocyanins was 0.985, and the direct path coefficient of temperature on anthocyanins was −0.933. The moisture content to temperature ratio (M/T) was first put forward to estimate the anthocyanin degradation. The results of the regression analysis confirmed that the anthocyanins were stable at M/T of 0.96–3.60. A finite element simulation model was established to predict the anthocyanin degradation rate and content. These research results could provide a theoretical reference for use in optimizing the MFD processing technologies.

Antioxidant Blueberry Anthocyanins Induce Vasodilation via PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway in High-Glucose-Induced Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells.

Blueberries are rich in antioxidant anthocyanins. The hypotensive effects of blueberry anthocyanins in endothelial cells was investigated here. Pretreatment with blueberry anthocyanin extract, malvidin, malvidin-3-glucoside, and malvidin-3-galactoside significantly ameliorated high-glucose-induced damage by enhancing endogenous antioxidant superoxide dismutase (SOD) and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), lowering reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and NADPH oxidase isoform 4 (NOX4) expression, and increasing the cell vitalities. They also effectively induced a vasodilatory effect by increasing the vasodilator nitric oxide (NO) and its promoters endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPARγ) levels as well as by decreasing the vasoconstrictor angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), xanthine oxidase-1 (XO-1), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels. The activation of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt signaling pathway and the breakdown of protein kinase C zeta (PKCζ) pathway were involved in the bioactivities. The results indicated blueberry anthocyanins protected endothelial function against high-glucose (HG) injury via antioxidant and vasodilatory mechanisms, which could be promising molecules as a hypotensive nutraceutical for diabetes patients.

Development of nutritional properties in cookies with the incorporation of different levels of rose flower powder by microwave-vacuum drying

In this study, rose flower powder (RFP) was used as an ingredient to develop nutritional cookies using different levels (3%, 5%, 7%, and 10%) and color, odor, texture, bulk density, water activity, total phenolic content, total anthocyanin content, antioxidant activities, and sensory evaluation of cookies using microwave vacuum drying were examined. Color, total phenolic and anthocyanin contents, hydroxyl radical scavenging activity and reducing power of cookies incorporated with RFP were compared with control cookies (without the incorporation of RFP) on 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks of storage times. Compared with control cookies, the color of the cookies with RFP had redder and darker; nevertheless, cookies incorporated up to 5% level possessed higher color score. RFP improved the odor of cookies due to related rose flower odor. The bulk density and hardness of cookies increased with increasing level of RFP incorporation than those of the control cookies. From the overall quality of sensory score, 5% level of incorporation of RFP was more suitable for the preparation of cookies. During the storage, cookies with RFP had more total phenolic and total anthocyanin contents, and higher antioxidant activities than the control cookies, and their contents progressed with the incorporation level of RFP. RFP prohibited the degradation rate of total phenolic and anthocyanin contents in cookies during the storage period. Therefore, RFP offered positive nutritional properties on the cookies and their storage.

Determination of Antioxidant Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Six Table Grapes with Red Skin

Red grapes are a better source of antioxidants. Although studies have reported the major antioxidant contents and activities of grape cultivars, but the literature lacks information on detailed antioxidant composition and capacities of grape cultivars grown with rain-shelter-cultivation in Chengdu plain, south of China. In the present study, the total phenolics content (TPC), total flavonoids content (TFC), total flavanols content (TFAC), total anthocyanins content (TMAC) and antioxidant activity (DPPH, ABTS and FRAP) were detected and the results will provide basic knowledge about antioxidants of six red skin grapes. The results indicated the content rank order as follow: seeds > skin > pulp. Furthermore, ‘Red Globe’, ‘Jintianmeizhi’ and ‘Hongbaladuo’ have more antioxidants than other cultivars. Our results will provide a basic theory basis for consumers and further utilization of antioxidants.

Analysis of Polyphenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Four Dark Skin Grapes

The polyphenolic of grape skins, pulps and seeds are potential source of natural antioxidant, which are receiving increased attention. In the present work, the total phenolics content (TPC), total flavonoids content (TFC), total flavanols content (TFAC), total anthocyanins content (TMAC) and antioxidant activity (DPPH, ABTS and FRAP) in different tissues of 4 table grapes cultivated in Chengdu plain, south of China, were investigated. In present study, expect TMAC was not be detected in seeds, and our results showed that seeds were the highest in polyphenolic content and antioxidant activity followed by skins, and then pulp. Besides, ‘Fenghou’ is richer in polyphenolic content than other three cultivars. Hence, ‘Fenghou’ extracts possesses higher free radical scavenging ability.

Anthocyanin Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Edible Leaves of <i>Dissotis brazzae</i> Cogn (Melastomataceae)

Anthocyanins are colored bioactive phytochemicals in the class of flavonoids with high potential as dietary antioxidants. Demand for anthocyanins in functional food and nutraceutical industries has continued to increase over the past decades. However, sources of anthocyanins for commercial exploitation are currently limited. Tropical Africa and Uganda in particular, harbors many plant species with potential to serve as new sources of anthocyanins. In this study, the anthocyanin profile and antioxidant activity of edible leaves of Dissotis brazzae, a plant of tropical African origin, were investigated. Two known anthocyanins, (1) cyanidin 3-O-β-glucopyranoside (1.28±0.44 mg/g fr. wt.) and (2) cyanidin 3-O-α-rhamnopyranoside (1.89±0.42 mg/g fr. wt.), were isolated from D. brazzae purple leaves by a combination of chromatographic techniques. Their structures were elucidated mainly by homo- and heteronuclear NMR spectroscopy and online HPLC/UV-Vis spectroscopy. The isolated anthocyanins showed appreciable level of antioxidant activity against DPPH, with 1 (IC50=9.2±0.2 μg/ml) showing slightly higher antioxidant potency than 2 (IC50=14.0±0.6 μg/ml). However, quercetin (IC50=4.5±0.4 μg/ml) used as a reference showed a higher antioxidant activity than 1 and 2. The total anthocyanin content of D. brazzae leaves (317 mg/100g) was within the range (80 – 680 mg/100g) of anthocyanins content in most dietary sources. This is the first report of fully characterised anthocyanins from the genus Dissotis, which may be of taxonomic importance. A new dietary source of the rare cyanidin 3-O-α-rhamnopyranoside has been identified.

Potent Vasodilator and Cellular Antioxidant Activity of Endemic Patagonian Calafate Berries (Berberis microphylla) with Nutraceutical Potential.

Hydroalcoholic extracts of Patagonian Calafate berry (Berberis microphylla) contain mono or disaccharide conjugated anthocyanins and flavonols. The Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) chemical extract profile identified glycosylated anthocyanidins such as delphinidin-, petunidin- and malvidin-3-glucoside as the major constituents. The predominant flavonols were 3-O substituents quercetin-rutinoside or -rhamnoside. Anthocyanins doubled flavonols in mass (13.1 vs. 6 mg/g extract). Polyphenols vascular actions were examined in the rat arterial mesenteric bed bioassay; extract perfusion elicited concentration-dependent vasodilatation mimicked by conjugated anthocyanins standards. Vascular responses of main glycosylated anthocyanins were endothelium-dependent (p < 0.001) and mediated by NO production (p < 0.05). The anthocyanins antioxidant activity determined in isolated endothelial cells (CAA) showed a reduced redox potential as compared to the extract or quercetin. While in the 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay, the anthocyanins showed an equivalent quercetin potency, the extract was 15-fold less active, proposing that the anthocyanin-induced vasodilation is not due to an antioxidant mechanism. The extract shows promising commercial nutraceutical potential.

Antioxidant activity and nutritional value in mature fruit of seven mulberry cultivars

Mulberry (Morus alba L.) is a traditional Chinese fruit used effectively in folk medicines to treat fever, protect the liver from damage, facilitate discharge of urine and lower blood pressure. Mulberry fruit contain large amounts of several antioxidants including anthocyanins, phenolic compounds and vitamin C. This study investigated the antioxidant activity, total phenolics, total flavonoids, vitamin C, anthocyanins and nutrient content of seven mulberry cultivars including: 1) ‘Vietnam GQ2’, 2) ‘Taiwan 46C019’, 3) ‘Taiwan 228’, 4) ‘Taiwan 203’, 5) ‘Taiwan 108’, 6) ‘Taiwan Miaoli No.2’, and 7) ‘Taiwan Miaoli No.1’. Mature mulberry fruit were collected from a plantation at the Royal Project Agricultural Station Pangda, in Samoeng District, Chiang Mai Province, during January 2016 to March 2017. The experiment was a completely randomized design. Fruit of ‘Taiwan 203’ had the highest antioxidant activity (7948 µmol Fe2+ g(‑1)), total phenolic compound (391.78 GAE 100 g(‑1) FW), total flavonoids (62.04 mg (CE) 100 g(‑1) FW), vitamin C (76.92 mg 100 g(‑1) FW), anthocyanins (808.00 mg 100 g(‑1) DW) and nutritional value (3.18% K, 0.53% Ca, 23.33 ppm Zn, 18.75 ppm Mn and 64.00 ppm Fe). Therefore, ‘Taiwan 203’ mulberry should be grown in the Samoeng District, Chiang Mai Province as a good source of natural antioxidants and nutrients that could be utilized in food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.

Aplikasi Kombinasi Macam Pupuk Organik dan N,P,K terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Padi Hitam

Black Rice is a source of carbohydrate and also a native plant of Indonesia. Black Rice contains copious amount of aleurone and endospermia that produce anthocyanin antioxidant that gave dark purple to black color characteristics. Black rice also low in sugar, contains, more fiber and vitamin E. Another advantages of the black rice, is as natural medicine or nutritious functional food ingredients that prevents degenerative diseases such as cancer. Potential yield of black rice in Indonesia is around 4–5 t ha -1 . In this study, the extent of the role of various types of organic fertilizers (straw compost, cattle manure, chicken manure and sheep manure) and N, P, K fertilizers on the growth and yield of black rice were investigated. The experimental design was carried out using a Randomized Block Design (RBD) consisted of 10 treatments with triplicates. The combination of treatment consisted of straw compost, cattle manure, chicken manure, sheep manure and 0-100% recommended dosage of Nitroge, Phosphate, and Potassium (N, P, K) fertilizers. Result showed that the combination of organic fertilizers and N, P, K fertilizers had an effect on plant height, number of tillers and black rice yield (dry grain weight). The application of chicken and cattle manure fertilizers with the addition of N, P, K fertilizers (1 recommended dosage) yielded 66.50 g/ tiller (8,5 ton/ha) and 66 g/ tiller(8,4 ton/ha) of dry grain weight respectively. Key word: black rice, chicken manure, cattle manure, potential yield

Effect of high hydrostatic pressure on selected red wine quality parameters

The aim of this work was to examine the possible use of High Hydrostatic Pressure (HHP) as an alternative method for wine preservation, which could also lead to the production of wines with reduced amounts of SO2. For this purpose, red wine samples containing 0 ppm, 30 ppm, 60 ppm and 100 ppm of sulphur dioxide (SO2) were subjected to pressure of 350 MPa for 10 min at 8 ∘C. A second set of samples containing only SO2 was used as control. Colour parameters, acetic acid, total anthocyanin and phenolic contents and antioxidant activity were determined over a period of twelve months. During the first four months, most of the differences observed regarding the chemical composition of the pressurized and unpressurized wines were not statistically significant. However, after the period of six months, the pressurized samples in general were characterized by higher average values % yellow colour and acetic acid and lower of % red colour, total anthocyanin and phenolic content compared to the non-pressurized ones. The results obtained could be a possible indication that HHP could accelerate the polymerization reactions reducing the time needed for wine ageing. HHP combined with reduced SO2 contents might be a promising technology for wine industry.

PENGARUH PEMBERIAN MINUMAN FUNGSIONAL PISANG-ROSELLA TERHADAP PENURUNAN TEKANAN DARAH DI POSBINDU PRIMA NUGRAHA

Background :Highblood pressure or hypertension is a progressive health disorder when the systolic and diastolic blood pressure stage on 140 mmHG / 100 mmHg or more. Non pharmacological such as diet can use to prevent hypertension, there was in DASH diet decrease sodium intake, increase potassium and antioxidant anthocyanin intake. Potassium and anthocyanins as diuretic and vasodilator that can lower blood pressure. Objective : To know the influence of functional banana-rosella’s drinking on decrease blood pressure in Posbindu Prima Nugraha. Methods :The type of research is True-Experimental with the design of pre and post test control group design. Sampling using random sampling technique to get 12 treatment samples and 12 control samples. Data collected were anthropometric data, potassium sodium intake and diastolic systolic blood pressure data and consumption compliance rate. The statistical test used is independent t-test and ANOVA Repeated Measure test. Results: Nutritional status of the sample included good nutritional status category. Sodium intake of the sample included high category and potassium was low category for each group. Levels of compliance consumption of functional banana-rosella’s drinking ≥ 80%, despite a decrease in consumption on day-5. There is effect of functional banana-rosella’s drinking on decreasing systolic blood pressure at 4.92 mmHg in the 4th day intervention (p value = 0.047), but it does not affect the decrease of diastolic blood pressure (p value = 0.650). Conclusions: Functional banana-rosella’s drinking can significantly lower systolic blood pressure, but do not indicate for diastolic blood pressure.

Influence of post-véraison water deficit on berries yield and quality of three table grape cultivars

In order to investigate the effect of regulated deficient irrigation (RDI) on some quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the three commercial grapevine cultivars (i.e. Keshmeshi, Sahebi and Sharabi), an experiment was set in split plot arranged in an RCBD design with three replications. In this experiment, irrigation treatments including 100 (as control), 80%, 60% and 40% crop evapotranspiration (ETc) were implemented in a period between onset of berries color change (veraison) to harvest of fruits. At the end of experimental period, some traits such as berry weight, berry length, berry diameter and cluster weight as well as some fruit quality traits such as total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA), flavonoids, anthocyanin, total phenol, and total antioxidant capacity were measured. The results of this experiment revealed that effect of RDI at different levels on yield, berry and cluster weight, berry length and diameter, TSS, TA, anthocyanin, phenol, and flavonoid was significant. Also, there was no significant difference between control and 80% ETc in terms of yield, berry diameter, TSS, and TA; and these treatment enhanced total phenol, anthocyanin and antioxidant activity in the three cultivars. In both years of experiment, RDI remarkably enhanced anthocyanin, flavonoids, antioxidant activity and phenolic concentration. Overall, the results indicated that 80% ETc might be sufficient to gain adequate yield in Keshmeshi, Sahebi and Sharabi without undermining the quality of fruit.

Biochemical, physiological changes and antioxidant responses of cut gladiolus flower 'White Prosperity' induced by nitric oxide

Sodium nitroprusside (SNP), as nitric oxide (NO) donor, has been considered by postharvest researchers as one of the best option for slowing the processes controlling senescence in cut flowers. Here, we investigate the role of NO on postharvest physiology and vase life of the Gladiolus grandiflorus cv. White Prosperity. Vase life markedly extended by SNP at 150 μM from 3 day to 7.33 day and thus those inducer effects were dose- and time-dependent. SNP at 125 μM interdependent on vase life time period was observed to be the optimal dose for improving of relative fresh weight (RFW), peroxidase (POD), and total monomeric anthocyanin (TMA) in cut flowers. Supplementing vase solution with SNP indicated significant increase in water uptake of cut flowers and consequently protected to decline in RFW due to alleviate water losses stress. SNP was maintained the level of total soluble protein, lipid peroxidation, and POD, whereas it enhanced the level of catalase (CAT) and TMA in flower petals. Summary of our results revealed that SNP exogenous prolongs vase life via maintaining protein degrade, scavenging free radical in term of anthocyanin and enzymes antioxidant, decreasing polyphenol oxidase, inhibiting lipid peroxidation, and improving membrane stability in ‘White Prosperity’ cut flowers.

Phenolic compound profile characterization by Q-TOF LC/MS in 12 Italian ancient sweet cherry cultivars

Twelve Italian ancient autochthonous sweet cherry cultivars were characterized for fruit quality parameters, titratable acidity (TA), soluble solids content (SSC) and pH, total phenolic compounds (TPC) and total monomeric anthocyanin (TMA) content and antioxidant activity (AA). TPC, TMA and AA were evaluated by spectrophotometric and Q-TOF LC/MS analysis was performed to identify and quantify single phenolic compounds. SSC, TA, TPC, TMA and AA significantly differ depending on cultivar. Cv. Durona della Marca showed the highest SSC and TA, while pH was less variable among cultivars. The highest TPC (2680.2 mg gallic acid equivalents kg−1 fresh weight, FW), TMA (887.6 mg cyanidin 3-O-glucoside equivalents kg−1 FW) and AA (1.11 μg trolox equivalents mg−1 FW) was found in cv. Nera di Bussolengo. Q-TOF LC/MS analysis allowed to identify and quantify 12 compounds of different classes. The major compounds detected in all the cultivars were neochlorogenic and p-coumaroylquinic acids, (-)-epicatechin, quercetin 3-O-rutinoside and cyanidin 3-O-rutinoside. TPC and TMA have an important role in determining AA. The highlighted differences are ascribable to the genetic traits, because cultivars were grown in the same agronomical, geographical and climatic conditions. This study represents a contribution toward the re-valuation of these ancient cultivars for consumption and breeding programs.

P-37 - Tropaeolum majus L. extract rich in anthocyanins reduces oxidative damage in psoriasis-like wounds in mice accelerating healing

Psoriasis pathogenesis includes immune activation and oxidative damage. Tropaeolum majus is a plant rich in antioxidant anthocyanins. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Tropaeolum majus extracts on psoriasis-like wounds. The ethyl acetate, ethanolic and hydroethanolic extracts were obtained by maceration. Their anthocyanins content was determined by differential pH method. Mice were allocated in normal and negative control groups (n=12) treated with 10% glycerol and groups receiving extract (50 mg/mL). Topical treatments were daily (5 days). Later, half of each group was euthanized to collect skin for analyzes of TNF-α, IL-1β, lipid peroxidation, protein carbonylation and reduced glutathione (GSH). The other half was kept to determine the time for wounds’ clearance. Anthocyanins concentration was 0.6 ± 0.1; 6.9 ± 0.9 and 10.9 ± 0.6 mg/g in ethyl acetate, ethanolic and hydroethanolic extracts. Wounds severity was reduced by 35% and up to 45% by the ethanolic and hydroethanolic extracts, as well as the time for clearance. Concentration of TNF-α and IL-1β was normalized by these extracts, along with lipid peroxidation and protein carbonylation. Extracts caused recovery of GSH, mainly the hydroethanolic one. The antipsoriatic activity was associated with antioxidant action.