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ABSTRACT
This research work examines the presence of phenols, flavonoids and anti-oxidant content in the seed extract of Spondias mombin to ascertain its medicinal potentials and overall importance in the healthcare sector. The absorbance of total phenolic and total flavonoids were measured at a wavelength of 750 nm and 415 nm respectively using the UV-visible spectrophotometer. The results revealed a total phenolic content of 96.54 ± 11.68 mg GAE/g extract (expressed as gallic acid equivalent) and total flavonoid content of 9.017 ±0.88 QE/g extract (expressed as quercetin equivalent). The 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50 ) value was revealed to be 20.21 µg/mL. which is an indication of its high antioxidant potential to fight against free radicals. These results validate the use of Spondias mombin in dealing with degenerative illness as a result of its immense antioxidant properties.
