Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Hemagglutination Properties of Chia and Basil Seeds

Abstract

For many years natural remedies have played a significant part in pharmaceutical biology. Even today, many health organizations depend on the natural products, WHO estimated that more than 80% population depends on the natural remedies. Chia and basil seeds are herbs that contains several beneficial minerals, proteins, vitamins and dietary fibers. They also contain omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids (healthy) as well as the sufficient amount of polyphenols and antioxidants, like caffeic acids, myricetin and others. Current study consists of comparing the Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) of Chai and basil seeds with the help of various assays. Confirmatory tests to verify the presence of phytolectins in both chia and basil seeds have been done by performing hemagglutination tests. These phytolectins are the proteins that binds to the oilgosaccharides and monosaccharides in the reversible manner. Although further studies are required for isolating and characterizing the phytolectins from the seeds.