Chemical Composition, Antioxidant, Antitumor and Antifungal Activities of Methanolic Extracts of Coleus blumei, Plectranthus amboinicus and Salvia splendens (Lamiaceae)

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 177-187
Author(s):  
M. Taher ◽  
Nourhan El-Daly ◽  
A. Y. El-Khateeb ◽  
Safaa Hassan ◽  
E.A. Elsherbiny
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Antifungal Activities ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Coleus Blumei ◽  
Salvia Splendens ◽  
Plectranthus Amboinicus

scholarly journals Chemical composition and antioxidant potential of Acacia leucophloea Roxb

2013 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq ◽  
Sanja Ćavar ◽  
Mughal Qayum ◽  
Inamullah Khan ◽  
Shakeel Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Amino Acid Profile ◽  
Major Fatty Acid ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Antioxidant Potential ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Antioxidant Agent ◽  
Acacia Leucophloea

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the compositional and nutritional potential of methanolic extracts of various parts of Acacia leucophloea Roxb. concerning the chemical composition and antioxidant potential of which limited information is available. Compositional studies indicated carbohydrates as major components in both seed and pods. Despite differences in mineral content among the leaves, pods and seeds, calcium was found in the highest amount and zinc in the lowest. The amino acid profile indicated aspartic acid as the major amino acid and proline as the minor. Among protein fractions, globulin was present in higher amounts than other fractions. Linoleic acid was the major fatty acid detected in the oil from both pods and seeds, while g-tocopherol was the major component of the tocopherol observed from same oil. Moreover, significant antioxidant potential was observed from the extracts of all three parts investigated. The results obtained in this study clearly indicate that A. leucophloea has a sufficient potential for use as a natural antioxidant agent. Further phytochemical studies will be performed for specification of the biologically active principles.

scholarly journals Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of the Essential Oil from Flowers of Eryngium triquetrum (Apiaceae) Collected Wild in Sicily

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1601100
Author(s):  
Simona Casiglia ◽  
Maurizio Bruno ◽  
Sergio Rosselli ◽  
Felice Senatore
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Antifungal Activities ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal Activities ◽  
Art Works ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal ◽  
Historical Art

The chemical composition of the essential oil from flowers of Eringium triquetrum Vahl. collected in Sicily was evaluated by GC and GC-MS. The main components were pulegone (50.6%), piperitenone (30.5%) and menthone (7.0%). Comparison of this oil with other studied oils of Eringium species is discussed. The oil showed good antibacterial and antifungal activities against some microorganisms that infest historical art works.

Chemical Composition and Antifungal Activities of Essential Oils ofSatureja thymbraL. andSalvia pomiferassp.calycina(Sm.) Hayek

2006 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasmina Glamočlija ◽  
Marina Soković ◽  
Jelena Vukojević ◽  
Ivanka Milenković ◽  
L. J.L.D. Van Griensven
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Antifungal Activities

scholarly journals Antioxidant Activity Analysis for the Selection of Rosmarinus officinalis L

2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (12) ◽  
pp. 1934578X0600101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Antonio Garbarino ◽  
Nicolás Troncoso ◽  
Pia Delpiano ◽  
Loreto Carvajal ◽  
Alessandra Russo
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Good Method ◽  
Rosmarinus Officinalis ◽  
Carnosic Acid ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Rosmarinus Officinalis L ◽  
Selection Of

Rosmarinus officinalis L. presents a high genetic variability, which is reflected in the chemical composition of the different individuals, and consequently in its biological activity, including antioxidant capacity. The aim of the present research was to correlate the chemical composition of methanolic extracts of the dried leaves of eight rosemary accessions with their antioxidant activity for the selection of plants to optimize the use of rosemary. The eight samples examined, starting from a collection of more than 160 individuals selected by BOTANE Ltd, were cultivated at Illapel, north central Chile, using the same cultivation techniques. The free radical-scavenging capacity was tested by the ability of extracts to bleach the stable 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl radical (DPPH) and to inhibit superoxide anion (O2-) and hydroxyl radical (.OH) production. The metal chelating activity was estimated by the ferrozine assay. All extracts (1–8) contained high concentrations of carnosic acid, and to a minor extent rosmarinic acid, and exhibited antioxidant activity. However, extracts 7 and 8, containing 31.7 and 26.1% of carnosic acid, respectively, have shown a higher biological effect, confirming that the antioxidant activity of R. officinalis leaves is primarily related to this phenolic diterpene and suggesting that the measure of antioxidant activity could be considered a good method in the selection of this plant for its optimization. Interestingly, our experimental evidence also suggests that air pollution negatively influences the carnosic acid content. In fact, samples 3 and 4, with a low carnosic acid content, originated from a highly polluted metropolitan area of Santiago city.

Antimicrobial activities of Allium staticiforme and Allium subhirsutum

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-23
Author(s):  
Alican Bahadir Semerci ◽  
Dilek İnceçayır ◽  
Vusale Mammadova ◽  
Ayşegül Hoş ◽  
Kenan Tunç
Keyword(s):  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Dpph Radical ◽  
Antifungal Activities ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Total Phenolic Contents ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Dpph Radical Scavenging

The antibacterial and antifungal activities of the bulb and flower of Allium staticiforme and Allium subhirsutum were investigated. In addition, DPPH radical scavenging activity and total phenolic contents were determined. The results show that methanolic extracts of A. staticiforme and A. subhirsutum had antifungal activities against Candida albicans, together with a less activity level against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis, S. aureus, Enterecoccus faecalis, Salmonella typhimurium and Pseudomanas aeruginosa. The total phenolic contents of A. staticiforme leaf and bulb were determined as 17 and 2.4 mg of GAE/100 g, respectively. The IC50 of methanolic extracts of A. staticiforme and A. subhirsutum were also determined. In conclusion, both A. staticiforme and A. subhirsutum have antifungal activities with weak antibacterial activities. These plants have DPPH radical scavenging activities. Video Clip of Methodology: Disc Diffusion Method: 3 min 04 sec:  Full Screen   Alternate

Effect of host-bark extracts on seed germination in Tillandsia recurvata, an epiphytic bromeliad

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 571-581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susana Valencia-Díaz ◽  
Alejandro Flores-Palacios ◽  
Verónica Rodríguez-López ◽  
Elsa Ventura-Zapata ◽  
Antonio R. Jiménez-Aparicio
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Tropical Dry Forest ◽  
Dry Forest ◽  
Chemical Effect ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Biased Distribution

Abstract:Tree species are potential hosts for epiphytes; however in some forests epiphytes have a biased distribution among hosts. In a tropical dry forest of Mexico, previous research showed that there are trees with few epiphytes. It is possible that the bark of these hosts contain allelochemicals that influence epiphyte seed germination. The aims of this study were (1) to determine whether hosts with low epiphyte abundance (Ipomoea murucoides, I. pauciflora and Lysiloma acapulcense) would inhibit seed germination of Tillandsia recurvata through aqueous and organic bark extracts, (2) to determine whether germination of T. recurvata would differ among the hosts with low epiphyte abundance and a host with high epiphyte abundance (Bursera copallifera) and (3) to relate the chemical composition of organic bark extracts with inhibition of T. recurvata seed germination. Hexanic and dichloromethanic extracts were partially chemically characterized. Total phenolics and flavonoids concentrations of methanolic extracts were analysed. Aqueous and organic bark extracts from hosts with few epiphytes inhibited T. recurvata seed germination. Aqueous and dichloromethanic extracts of B. copallifera inhibited slightly the germination of T. recurvata. There was a positive correlation between concentration of flavonoids and inhibition of seed germination. Results suggest that a combination of compounds may be responsible for affecting the germination of T. recurvata. This study demonstrates the chemical effect of aqueous and organic bark extracts from hosts on germination of an epiphytic bromeliad.

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