Aysha Raza¹ and Tabassum K²

¹Associate Professor, Department of OBG, A&U Tibbiya College and Hospital, Karolbagh, New Delhi, India
²Associate Professor, Department of OBG, Govt. Unani Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, KA, India

*Corresponding Author: Tabassum K, Associate Professor, Department of OBG, Govt. Unani Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, KA, India.

Received: July 08, 2023; Published: December 11, 2023

Abstract

Antioxidant, the word itself is magic. It is a molecule that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules. Damage to cells caused by free radicals is believed to play a central role in the aging process and in disease progression. Antioxidants are our first line of defense against free radical damage, and are critical for maintaining optimum health and wellbeing. The need for antioxidants becomes even more critical with increased exposure to free radicals. Pollution, cigarette smoke, drugs, illness, stress, and even exercise can increase free radical exposure. Because so many factors can contribute to oxidative stress, individual assessment of susceptibility becomes important. Many experts believe that the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for specific antioxidants may be inadequate. As part of a healthy lifestyle and a well-balanced, wholesome diet, antioxidant supplementation is now being recognized as an important means of improving free radical protection. This paper gives information about the herbs having antioxidant activity.

Keywords: Unani Herbs; Oxidative Stress; Free Radical Production; Antioxidants

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Citation: Aysha Raza and Tabassum K. “Systematic Analysis of Antioxidant Activity of Unani Herbal Medicine".Acta Scientific Women's Health 6.1 (2024): 14-18.

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