evaluation of the total antioxidant effect of methanolic extract of nasturtium officinale

Introduction: scientists have shown a growing interest in the use of herbs due to their valuable effect on human health. the antioxidant activity of medicinal plants is a powerful reason to use them in the food and pharmaceutical industries. hence, the aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant properties of nasturtium officinale. methods: aerial parts of n. officinale were dried and ground. then, plant samples were prepared using homogenizing plant powders in a methanol solution. finally, the total antioxidant capacity of the plants was assessed by ferric reducing ability of plasma (frap) assay. results: the results of the evaluation of the antioxidant activity of n. officinale exhibited that the total antioxidant capacity was obtained as 2.83 mmol fe2+/l. conclusion: our findings showed a potent antioxidant activity for n. officinale. it is recommended that the administration of n. officinale for therapeutic purposes could possibly possess beneficial health effects.