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The half-maximal effective concentration of peppermint and spearmint oils measured by chemical-based antioxidant activity assays.
| Assay 2 | EC50 1 (Goodness of Fit), mg/mL | |
|---|---|---|
| Peppermint Oil | Spearmint Oil | |
| DPPH scavenging activity | Not detected | Not detected |
| Reducing power assay | 71.30 (0.7765) | 71.30 (0.9722) |
1EC50 = half maximal effective concentration. 2 DPPH = 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl.
