Abstract :
The matured seed of Cassia tora was analyzed to extract oil content to
determine nutritional and antioxidant properties. The seed oil extracted by
the steam distillation method, the nutritional profile, free radical scavenging
and phosphomolybdenum reduction assay were also determined. The seed
derived extracted oil (41.8%) contained free fatty acids 22.15±1.71%, total
amino acids 21.09±1.69%, unsaturated fatty acids of oleic acid
(13.31±1.72%), linoleic acid (11.25±1.13%), palmitic acid (12.78±1.21%)
and total amino acid. The seed oil possessed significant free radical
scavenging activity of IC50 (28.78±0.69) and phosphomolybdenum
reduction (52.4±4.32), which was equal to that of rutin (31.56±0.81) as
synthetic antioxidant drug. The result of this study revealed that the oil
extracted from matured seeds possess reduced fatty acids, higher
unsaturated fatty acids, more content of amino acids, free radical
scavenging ability and phosphomolybdenum reduced properties. In
conclusion, the Cassia tora seed oil may be used as edible in human health
and also used for various treatments of rheumatoid, cardiovascular disease
and nutritional deficiency.
Keyword :
Cassia tora, fatty acids, seed oil, free radical and analgesic activity.