Angiotensin Converting Enzyme and Trypsin Inhibition by Garcinia Cambogia Seeds Extract

Abstract

In this project work, Garcinia cambogia seeds extract was prepared and analysed for inhibitory studies. G. cambogia or the Malabar tamarind, commonly used as a food preservative, flavouring agent or food-bulking agent, and as a traditional remedy to treat constipation, piles, rheumatism, edema, irregular menstruation and intestinal parasites in many Asian countries. G. cambogia seeds solvents (Methanol, ethylacetate, petroleum ether and acetone) extract were prepared and pharmacological activities were analyzed such as antioxidant activity, ACE inhibitory and trypsin inhibitory activities. Among the extracts tested, methanolic extract of G. cambogia has shown potent antioxidant, angiotensin converting enzyme and trypsin inhibitory activities.