Abstract

Natural antioxidants derived from plants have gained significant attention due to their potential health benefits. Ficus species, belonging to the Moraceae family, have been traditionally used for their medicinal properties. However, the antioxidant potential of Ficus species found in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) remains largely unexplored. This study aimed to investigate the DPPH scavenging activities of ethanolic leaf extracts from various Ficus species in AJK. The DPPH assay was employed to evaluate the antioxidant potential, and the results showed that the methanol and ethanol extracts exhibited moderate to high DPPH scavenging activity. The highest scavenging activity was observed in different Ficus species extracts compared to the control. The findings suggest that these Ficus species may serve as potential sources of natural antioxidants and could contribute to the development of therapeutic interventions against oxidative stress-related disorders.