Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of six common fruit extracts: An in vitro study

Fruits like ananas comosus, Malus pumila and Manilkara zapota are known to have antioxidant activity in vitro, while Mangifera indica and M. pumila have moderate anti-inflammatory effects. Extracts were tested at 10-50 µL and compared with standard drugs. Antioxidant activity was concentration-dependent and statistically significant (p ≤ 0.05). Anti-inflammatory activity, though notable, was less than diclofenac. Thus, the potential of fruit extracts in managing oxidative stress and inflammation is reported.