Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity, Total Flavonoids, Tannins and Phenolic Compounds in Psychotria Leaf Extracts

• Main Authors: Anelise Samara Nazari Formagio (Author), Carla Roberta Ferreira Volobuff (Author), Matheus Santiago (Author), Claudia Andrea Lima Cardoso (Author), Maria do Carmo Vieira (Author), Zefa Valdevina Pereira (Author)
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• Published: MDPI AG, 2014-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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The antioxidant activity of Psychotria carthagenensis, P. leiocarpa, P. capillacea and P. deflexa (Rubiaceae) extracts were investigated, and the concentrations of total phenolics, flavonoids, condensed tannins and flavonols were determined. The chemical compositions of the extracts were investigate...