Analysis of selected medicinal plants as antioxidants with therapeutic potential for treating diseases related to free radical damage
PhD thesis
Pendry, B. 2005. Analysis of selected medicinal plants as antioxidants with therapeutic potential for treating diseases related to free radical damage. PhD thesis Middlesex University School of Health and Social Sciences
Type | PhD thesis |
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Title | Analysis of selected medicinal plants as antioxidants with therapeutic potential for treating diseases related to free radical damage |
Authors | Pendry, B. |
Abstract | Oxidative damage is implicated in the pathogenesis of a number of diseases. Scientific research shows positive links between accumulated free radical damage and age-related diseases such as atherosclerosis and osteoarthritis. There is great interest in the possibility that the antioxidant potential of plant-derived compounds such as flavonoids may reduce the risk of developing these conditions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant activity of selected non-food plants, traditionally used by herbalists in their treatment of osteoarthritis, using crude plant extracts and herbal tinctures, the most commonly used form of plant extract. As herbalists traditionally argue that herbs used in combinations or formulae will increase in efficacy when used together, an exploratory study was further carried out to investigate whether the antioxidant activity of two herbs tested in combination was greater than the sum of both herbs tested singly. |
Research Group | Complementary Health |
Department name | School of Health and Social Sciences |
Institution name | Middlesex University |
Publication dates | |
18 May 2011 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 18 May 2011 |
Completed | 2005 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Additional information | A thesis submitted to Middlesex University in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. |
Language | English |
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