Table 2.
Basic chemical structures and concentrations of W. somnifera roots methanolic extract bioactive constituents that positively influence the overall antioxidant activity of the extract.
| Phytochemicals | Chemical structures | Concentrations |
|---|---|---|
| Alkaloids |
|
0.27% |
| Flavonoids |
|
67.57 ± 0.97 |
| Phenols |
|
91.09 ± 0.29 |
| Tannins |
|
35.27 ± 0.51 |
Concentration of alkaloids expressed as percent of dry weight; Concentrations of flavonoids, phenols, and tannins expressed as mean ± SEM microgram equivalents of respective standards per milligram of extract.