Table 2.
The antioxidant activity (IC50 µg/mL) of free and bound phenolics in the organs of T. sericea.
| Organs | Free | Ester Bound | Glycoside Bound | Insoluble Bound | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 3.13 ± 0.75 a | 6.91 ± 0.75 a | 12.6 ± 0.2 c | 235 ± 7 g | 64.4 |
| Leaves | 6.44 ± 0.81 a | 4.58 ± 0.71 a | 34.2 ± 1.6 d | 15.4 ± 1.3 e | 15.2 |
| Stem | 8.78 ± 0.57 b | 9.32 ± 0.42 b | 17 ± 0.7 e | 17.8 ± 0.8 e | 13.2 |
| Root | 8.99 ± 0.53 b | 4.89 ± 0.34 a | 25.3 ± 0.6 f | 23.1 ± 0.5 f | 15.6 |
| Average | 6.8 | 6.4 | 22.2 | 72.8 | |
| Gallic acid | 5.5 ± 0.1 |
The values in each column or row with different alphabetical letters are significantly different at p < 0.05.