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Superior Free Radical Scavenging Potential of Cajanus scarabaeoides (L.) Du-Petit-Thours

Author(s) Prof. Shyamalkant Kanak Biswas
Country India
Abstract The exploration of wild edible plants as sources of natural antioxidants is critical for developing sustainable nutraceutical resources. Cajanus scarabaeoides (L.) Du–Petit–Thours (Fabaceae), a wild relative of pigeon pea widely consumed by tribal populations in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India, was investigated for its antioxidant potential. Methanolic extracts of the edible seeds were subjected to DPPH radical scavenging assay to evaluate free radical neutralization capacity. The extract exhibited pronounced concentration-dependent antioxidant activity, with percentage inhibition ranging from 4.33% to 85.56% at concentrations between 5 and 320 µg/ml. The calculated IC₅₀ value was 63.80 µg/ml, indicating strong radical scavenging efficiency relative to the standard ascorbic acid (IC₅₀ = 23.27 µg/ml). The superior activity suggests a high concentration of bioactive phytoconstituents, particularly phenolic compounds and flavonoids known for their redox properties and structural capacity to stabilize free radicals. The results highlight C. scarabaeoides as a promising natural antioxidant source with significant potential for incorporation into functional foods, nutraceutical formulations, and preventive dietary strategies aimed at mitigating oxidative stress–induced disorders. The study provides scientific validation of its traditional dietary use and supports further phytochemical and pharmacological investigations.
Keywords Cajanus scarabaeoides; Fabaceae; Antioxidant activity; DPPH assay; Phenolics; Functional foods; Wild legumes.
Field Chemistry
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-12
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