Pharmagnosy, total phenolic and flavonoid contents and investigation on antioxidant properties of stem and leaf extracts of 6 Stellaria species and two related genera in Iran

In present study whole plant extract was achieved by maceration for effective components, evaluation of antioxidant activity and total phenol and flavonoid for six Stellaria species and its close relatives comprising Myosoton aquaticum and Mesostemma kotschyanum (Caryophyllaceae, Alsinoides). Phenolic and flavonoid contents were measured by Foline-ciocalteu and Aluminum chloride methods. Results indicated that there are significant differences between average content of phenolic and flavonoid compounds and antioxidant activity in different species (P