Volume :

2

Issue :

4

Abstract :

The aim of the present study is phytochemical screening and the ultraviolet absorption properties of ethanolic herbal extracts of some commonly used fruits and vegetable sources by determining the sun protection factor (SPF) number. The invitro SPF number is determined according to the spectrophotomertic method for ethanolic herbal extracts after dilution with alcoholic solutions. The absorbances were recorded between 290-320 nm using UV-visible spectrophotometry. It was observed that all of the ethanolic herbal extract showed some UV protection capability.