Table 2: PV of oleic acid oxidation by singlet oxygen in the presence and absence of peppermint, marjoram, rosemary and sage.

Antioxidant

PVa

Total flavonoid (ppm)

Without antioxidant

508.37

-

peppermint

130.72

250

rosemary

134.07

147

marjoram

144.13

105

sage

236.87

90

aOleic acid (4.6×10-3 M), 5cc solvent, antioxidant, photosensitizer (1×10-3 M), air (1atm) and 288 power LED lamps, 1 W, 2.3 V (59660 LUX).