Abstract In the present investigation we were aimed to investigate the antioxidant potential of various crude extracts of leaves of Solanum nigrum. The extraction was carried out by different solvent such as petroleum ether, ethyl acetate and chloroform. The antioxidant property of these extracts was assessed by 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging method.
Keywords Antioxidant, Solanum nigrum, 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH).