Total Antioxidant and Oxidant Status of Urtica dioica (Nettle)

Abstract

Plants are responsible for many biological activities. In this context, they are important natural materials in complementary medicine. In this study, total antioxidant status (TAS) and total oxidant status (TOS) and oxidative stress index (OSI) of Urtica dioica L. plant were determined. The aerial parts of the plant were extracted with ethanol from a soxhlet device. TAS, TOS and OSI values were determined using Rel Assay kits. As a result of the study, the TAS value of the plant extract was determined 7.817±0.314, the TOS value was 10.866±0.404, and the OSI value was 0.139±0.007. In this context, it was determined that the plant extract has a high antioxidant potential. In addition, oxidant levels were found to be at normal levels. As a result, it is thought that the U. dioica plant can be used as a natural antioxidant and oxidant source.