Free radicals are dangerous because they can cause degenerative disease. Free radicals can be neutralized by antioxidants. Plants that has potential as an antioxidant is gelam (Melaleuca leucadendra (L.) L.). Gelam leaves contain phenolics, flavonoids, steroids, triterpenoids, tannins, and saponins that have pharmacological activity as antioxidants. The study aimed to determine the characterist…