Analyses of the phenolic content and antioxidant activities of the various parts of T. indica, extracted with solvents of varying polarities, are useful in providing information on the potential of this plant as a source of phenolic antioxidants. At the same time, they also provide data on the characteristics of the antioxidants present in the various parts of the plants. Overall, methanol was the most effective solvent for extraction of antioxidant phenolics from various parts of T. indica. From this study, it was found that the methanol leaf extract contained the most antioxidant activities
and that the antioxidants were mainly polar compounds. The high antioxidant potency of the leaves of T. indica implies the potential of this plant for use as an alternative source of natural antioxidants. In addition, this study also provides further scientific support for the medicinal use of this plant. In vivo studies are required to fur-ther confirm if the observed in vitro activities can be replicated in vivo.