Aegle marmelos (L.) Corr.Serr. (Rutaceae) contains many important phytoconstituents in the various parts of it and they are also responsible for some important biological activity like Aegle marmelos. The antioxidant capacity of Aegle marmelos leaves were assayed for their scavenging abilities against superoxide anion radicals, hydroxyl radical, nitric oxide radicals , hydrogen peroxide, metal chelation and reducing power. All the extracts inhibited all above said free radicals in a dose dependent manner. The high content of phenolic compounds indicated that these compounds contribute to the antioxidant activity. The Aegle Marmelos can be regarded as promising candidates for natural plant sources of antioxidants with high value. The finding indicated promising antioxidant activity of crude extracts of the above plants and needs further exploration for their effective use in both modern and traditional system of medicines.
