determination of antioxidant capacity of methanolic extract of allium ampeloprasum subsp iranicum

Introduction: the unique properties of medicinal plants particularly their effects on human health have attracted the attention of many researchers. the antioxidant properties of medicinal plants are a strong reason to use them in the food and pharmaceutical industries. the aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant properties of allium ampeloprasum subsp iranicum. methods: aerial parts of a. ampeloprasum were dried and ground. plant samples were prepared using homogenizing plant powders in a methanol solution. the total antioxidant capacity of the plants was assessed by ferric iron-reducing antioxidant power (frap)assay. results: the results of the evaluation of the antioxidant activity of a. ampeloprasum exhibited that the total antioxidant capacity was obtained as 3.06 mmol fe2+/l. conclusion: a. ampeloprasum showed potent antioxidant activity. it is recommended that the utilization of a. ampeloprasum in food and pharmaceutical industries could possibly possess beneficial health effects.