Total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of ethanolic extracts of Aesculus hippocastanum L.

Abstract

Total phenolic content of ethanolic extracts of bark of twigs and fruit and fruit itself of Aesculus hippocastanum L. was evaluated by Folin-Ciocalteu method while antioxidant activity was tested using DPPH radical scavenging method. Bark extracts showed significantly higher phenolic content (763.53-1048.00 mg AE/mL) compared to pulp samples.