A Review on Medicinal Plants with Antioxidant Activity

Abstract

A large number of molecules having medical qualities originate from natural substances found in plants and other forms of life, including bacteria, fungus, and marine creatures. There is a lot of curiosity about the antioxidant chemicals among them. Antioxidant capability is a key-feature of current, multipotent medicines due to the recognition of the fundamental position that oxidative stress bears in the course of illnesses such as ageing, cardiovascular diseases, degenerative conditions, rheumatic disorders, metabolic syndrome, and many more. Rasayana is a set of herbal remedies from the Indian traditional medicine system (Ayurveda) that have been recommended for their potential antioxidant properties. These plants have a long history of therapeutic usage.

Keywords: Antioxidant, Ayurveda, Rasayana, Oxidative stress.