Objective To study the effect of different external factors on the antioxidant stability of the Viola philippica apigenin. Methods The standards of the Viola philippica apigenin were dissolved by ethyl alcohol, the antioxidant activity was determined by using scavenging DPPH free radical method, and the effects of different pH, temperature, illumination conditions, some common metal ions and preservatives on antioxidant properties of samples were studied. Results The thermostability of the Viola philippica apigenin was strong, the antioxidant a...