In vitro Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory activity of Hollyhock Alcea rosea

Althea rosea, or Alcea rosea L., is a member of the Malvaceae family. This medicinal herb has long been used to cure a variety of ailments, including chronic bronchitis and asthma. Alcea rosea has both traditional and industrial uses, making it an important medicinal plant for the general people as well as the medical and pharmaceutical communities. The extract from Alcea rosea (ARET) has been found to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities in this investigation. The Hollyhock Root (Red, White, Pink)-ARET stem extract demonstrated strong in vitro antioxidant activity, as determined by the DPPH assay. The IC50 value was determined to be 141.4214 mg/ml, and the inhibition percentage was 82% at 200 mg/ml of Hollyhock Root (RED)-ARET. The IC50 value was determined to be 141.4214 mg/ml, and the inhibition percentage was 83% at 200 mg/ml of Hollyhock Root (PINK)-ARET. The IC50 value was determined to be 141.4214 mg/ml, and the inhibition percentage was 78% at 200 mg/ml of Hollyhock Root (WHITE)-ARET. Both are contrasted with the typical ascorbic acid concentration of 70.7107 mg/ml. Therefore, even a high level of antioxidant activity is important when compared to vitamin C, which is a common ascorbic acid.