Introduction
Many plants, particularly medicinal plants, have been extensively
studied for their antioxidant activity in recent years. It is
believed that an increased intake of food rich in naturalantioxidants is associated with lower risks of degenerative
diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases and cancer [1].
Antioxidants from aromatic, spicy, medicinal, and other
plants were studied to develop natural antioxidant formulations
for food, cosmetic, and other applications [2]. There are
three major classes of plant chemicals: terpenoids, phenolic