The phytochemical and antioxidant screening of Justicia wynaadensis

Abstract

The plant Justicia wynaadensis is consumed by the local community of Kodagu district, Karnataka, India for its 
medicinal properties. In our present study, we have identified and estimated polyphenols and flavonoids in the 
plant extract. The medicinal properties of J. wynaadensis extract may be due to the presence of the above 
mentioned phytochemicals. The observed high antioxidant property could be related to the presence of 
phenolics, flavonoids as well as catalase and peroxidase enzyme activities. The plant J. wynaadensis may be 
exploited as a source of natural antioxidant and as a possible food supplement.