Biological activity and phytochemistry of firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea M.J. Roemer)
The phytochemical composition, antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activities of the ethanol and water extracts of Pyracantha coccinea were evaluated. Ethanol extract was found rich in phenolics, flavonoids, condensed tannins and saponins. Additionally, all the phytochemicals were found in higher amou...
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| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Functional Foods |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464615005010 |