largely used in Brazil and other countries. We have evaluated the crude ethanolic extract of
M. ilicifolia as a potential antioxidant source using an assay based on the bleaching of the
radical monocation 2, 2′-azinobis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)(ABTS•+) and by
HOCl scavenger capacity. Trolox and uric acid were used as positive controls. The results
indicated M. ilicifolia root bark as a great source of antioxidants based on its potential as …