A study on the nutritional and biochemical analysis of powder.

This study reports the various nutritional components of which is traditionally used in folk or Chinese medicine. The iron nutrient content in powder was 0.94 ± 0.06 mg/100 g powder, whereas selenium was present in a small amount, which showed strong antioxidant power. The total phenolic content of powder was 8.65-11.61 mg gallic acid equivalents/g. showed antioxidant activity in 2,2-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity. The ferric reducing antioxidant power of powder was higher in the ethanol extract. Additionally, the ethanol extract demonstrated antimicrobial activity against KCTC 2189. The level of high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol in the blood of ICR mice was significantly higher in the HF 20% +  20% group than in the other groups ( < 0.05). The present study demonstrates that an abundantly existing plant, possesses antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticytotoxic activities. powder has potential as a functional food.