scholarly journals use of local kelor (moringa oleifera) leaves powder from West Nusa Tenggara to increase the neutrophile cell phagocyte index and its function on rats with PEM infected by staphylococcus aureus

2022 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luthfiyah Fifi ◽  
Sofiyatin Reni ◽  
Widjajanto Edi ◽  
Taufiqurrahman Taufiqurrahman

Indonesia reportedly ranksthird in the prevalence of acute malnutrition in the Asia Pacific.Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) has a high prevalence in the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province with over600 cases reported by the Health Department from January to October 2015, especially among children under five of which 31 cases led to death. Meanwhile, the nutrition status is accurately determined through blood biochemical and hematology tests. The Neutrophil index is an important biomarker in combating infectious agents, such as Staphylococcus aureus which is oftenthe cause of contagious diseases. Individuals suffering from Protein-Energy Malnutrition are most vulnerable to these types of infections. Fortunately, kelor (Moringaoleifera) has been found to have nutritious contents, especially protein and iron (Fe), butits potential has not been extensively explored in the West Nusa Tenggara. This study aims to confirm the effect of the local kelor (Moringa oleifera) leaves powder in increasing the Innate Immune Response of sample rats with Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM). A post-test randomized control group design was used with 20 rats grouped into five with a period of 56 days. The hematology examination used micros 6.0 (CBC-analyzer), neutrophile phagocyte index with gradient density technique, whileall data analyses were conducted using the One-way Anova. 

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 177-185
Author(s):  
Siti Hardiyanti Nawir ◽  
Peter Kabo ◽  
Ilhamjaya Pattelongi

Abstrak Kerusakan hati menjadi salah satu penyakit dengan prevalensi yang tinggi khususnya di negara berkembang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat adanya efek ekstrak ethanol daun kelor (Moringa oleifera) terhadap proteksi fungsi hati dan histopatologi tikus putih (Rattus norvegicus) yang diinduksi karbontetraklorida (ccl4). serta menentukan dosis efektif dari kombinasi tersebut. Penelitian ini dilakukan secara eksperimental laboratorium menggunakan metode eksperimen dengan desain post test only control group pada tikus wistar. Tikus dibagi menjadi 5 kelompok, yaitu kelompok kontrol positif (ekstrak kurkuma), kontrol pembanding (NaCMC 1%) dan 3 kelompok pemberian ekstrak dengan 3 variasi dosis masing-masing 250 mg/kgBB, 500 mg/kgBB dan 750 mg/kgBB. Dilakukan pengamatan terhadap uji profil kimia darah yang meliputi SGOT dan SGPT serta dilanjutkan dengan uji histopatologi. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa adanya perbedaan perubahan hasil pengukuran darah fungsi hati (SGOT dan SGPT) antar kelompok selama 8 hari. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa adanya perbedaan perubahan hasil pengukuran profil kimia darah antar kelompok selama perlakuan. Berdasarkan hasil uji one way ANOVA pada pengukuran SGOT dan SGPT terdapat hasil tes bermakna (P<0,05). Hasil uji histopatologi menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbaikan fungsi dan struktur hati pada kelompok pemberian ekstrak etanol daun kelor. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa ekstrak etanol daun kelor (Moringa oleifera) memiliki kemampuan sebagai hepatoprotektor terhadap fungsi hati pada dosis 750 mg/kgBB. Abstract Liver damage is one of the diseases with high prevalence especially in developing countries. This study aims to see the effect of ethanol extract of Moringa oleifera leaves on liver function protection and histopathology of white rat (Rattus norvegicus) induced by carbontetrachloride (CCl4). and determine the effective dose of the combination. This research was conducted experimentally using a laboratory experimental method with a post test only control group design in wistar rats. Rats were divided into 5 groups, namely the positive control group (curkuma extract), comparative control (NaCMC 1%) and 3 groups giving extracts with 3 variations of each dose of 250 mg / kgBB, 500 mg / kgBB and 750 mg / kgBB. Observations were made on the blood chemistry profile test which included SGOT and SGPT and continued with histopathological testing. The results showed that there were differences in changes in the results of liver function blood measurements (SGOT and SGPT) between groups for 8 days. The results showed that there were differences in changes in the measurement results of blood chemistry profiles between groups during treatment. Based on the results of the one way ANOVA test on SGOT and SGPT measurements there were significant test results (P <0.05). The results of histopathological tests showed that there was an improvement in liver function and structure in the group given ethanol extract of kelor leaves. It can be concluded that the ethanol extract of Moringa oleifera leaves has the ability as a hepatoprotector of liver function at a dose of 750 mg / kgBB.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ijarotimi Oluwole Steve ◽  
Oluwalana Isaac Babatunde

<p>Cereal gruel is the common complementary foods in developing countries, and it is usually low in energy and protein; hence, responsible for increase in protein-energy malnutrition among underprivileged weaning aged children. Several locally available food materials have been tested in combination for infant food formulations however; popcorn and <em>Moringa oleifera</em> leaves combination have not been used. After blanching and fermentation processing, popcorn and moringa leaves were milled into flour and blended to obtain, blanched popcorn-moringa leaves (BPM) (65% popcorn and 35% moringa leaves flour) and fermented popcorn-moringa leaves (FPM) (65% popcorn and 35% moringa leaves flour). Products were analyzed for chemical composition, functional properties and bioassay using standard methods. Protein content of FPM (21.27 ± 0.20 g/100 g) and BPM (15.99 ± 0.14 g/100 g) were higher than <em>Cerelac</em> (15.75 ± 0.01 g/100 g) and ‘Ogi’ (6.52 ± 0.31 g/100 g); while energy values of FPM (393.94 ± 0.39 kcal) and BPM (389.69 ± 1.40 Kcal) were lower than ‘Ogi’ (418.08 ± 0.47 kcal) and <em>Cerelac</em> (431.58 ± 0.01 kcal). Mineral contents of BPM were higher in zinc, iron, potassium, sodium and phosphorous, while FPM sample was higher in copper, calcium and magnesium, and were lower than <em>Cerelac</em>. Oxalate, phytate and trypsin inhibitor in FPM were lower than BPM. Biological value and protein efficiency ratio of FPM were higher than BPM and ‘Ogi’, but lower than <em>Cerelac</em>. The albino rats fed with the FPM had higher growth rate when compared with those rats fed with BPM sample and ‘Ogi’, but lower than those fed with <em>Cerelac</em>. Nutrient composition and nutritional profile of popcorn-moringa leaves based complementary foods could be used as substitutes for local complementary foods, which are low in protein and energy.</p>


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-26
Author(s):  
Fadzil Latifah ◽  
Ika Buana Januarti ◽  
Nur Amalina

Latar Belakang : Bakteri Staphylococcus aureus merupakan penyebab penyakit antara lain jerawat, bisul, impetigo,dan infeksi pada luka. Beberapa senyawa yang terkandung didalam daun kelor berperan sebagai antibakteri. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui konsentrasi 5%, 10%, 15% sediaan krim ekstrak etanolik daun kelor (Moringa Oleifera L.) yang dapat  menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Staphylococcus Aureus.  Metode : Penilitian ini bersifat eksperimental dengan post test only control group design. Ekstraksi menggunakan metode maserasi pelarut etanol 96%. Penelitian ini menggunakan 5 kelompok yaitu kontrol positif (K+), kontrol negatif (K-), formula 5% (F1), formula 10% (F2) dan formula 15% (F3). Pengujian sifat fisik sediaan krim meliputi organoleptis, pH, daya sebar dan viskositas. Uji efektivitas antibakteri menggunakan metode difusi cakram. Hasil : Hasil uji sifat fisik menunjukkan bahwa pada pengujian pH didapatkan nilai rata-rata yaitu kelompok basis (6,98), kelompok F1 (6,98), kelompok F2 (6,98), kelompok F3 (6,98). Uji daya sebar didapatkan nilai rata-rata yaitu kelompok basis (6,5 cm), kelompok F1 (5,77 cm), kelompok F2 (6,6 cm), kelompok F3 (6,6). Uji viskositas didapatkan nilai rata-rata yaitu kelompok basis (304,56 cps), kelompok F1 (302,73 cps), kelompok F2 (311,06 cps), kelompok F3 (312,06 cps), hasil uji aktivitas antibakteri didapatkan rata-rata hasil yaitu kelompok kontrol negatif (0 cm), kelompok kontrol positif (18 cm), kelompok F1 (14,6 cm), kelompok F2 (20,63 cm), kelompok F3 (25,46 cm). Kesimpulan : Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah sediaan krim ekstrak daun kelor 5% mempengaruhi aktivitas antibakteri secara lemah, 10% secara sedang, 15% secara kuat dan semua sediaan krim memenuhi persyaratan uji sifat fisik.  


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Wahyu Riniasih ◽  
Wahyu Dewi Hapsari

Hipertensi menjadi salah satu penyakit yang menjadi faktor risiko terbesar kematian. Hipertensi menjadi penyakit penyerta yang banyak di temukan pada penderita COVID-19. Sekitar 15% kasus hipertensi yang terdapat pada pasien COVID-19 dan kejadian hipertensi mayoritas terjadi pada usia lansia  sebesar 54,60%.  Diperlukan suatu tindakan non farmakologi untuk menurunkan tekanan darah salah satunya dengan daun kelor. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian daun kelor terhadap penurunan tekanan darah pada penderita hipertensi lansia selama masa pandemi covid -19 di Kabupaten Grobogan. Metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan rancangan  quasy eksperimen with control group design. Pengambilan sampel adalah non probability sampling dengan teknik qouta sampling (Judgement Sampling). Hasil diperoleh rata rata penurunan tekanan darah sistole adalah 16,00 dan hasil signifikansi dari perbedaan  didapatkan r (0,000) < α (0,05). rata-rata penurunan tekanan darah diastole adalah 14,33 dengan  hasil signifikansi dari perbedaan  didapatkan r (0,000) < α (0,05) yang artinya ada pengaruh pemberian daun kelor terhadap penurunan tekanan darah. Simpulan terdapat perbedaan penurunan tekanan darah pada kelompok perlakuan dan kelompok kontrol pada lansia hipertensi di kabupaten Grobogan.Kata Kunci : hipertensi; lansia; daun kelorThe Effect Of  Moringa Oleifera  Leaf  On  Blood Pressure Reduction In Elderly With Hypertension Patients  During The Covid-19 PandemicsAbstractHypertension is one of the diseases that are the biggest risk factor for death. Hypertension is a comorbid disease that is often found in patients with COVID-19. About 15% of hypertension cases found in COVID-19 patients and the majority of hypertension cases occurred in the elderly at 54.60%. A non-pharmacological action is needed to lower blood pressure, one of which is Moringa Oleifera leaves. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of giving Moringa Oleifera leaves on reducing blood pressure in elderly hypertensive patients during the COVID-19 pandemic in Grobogan Regency. Quantitative research method was used with a quasi-experimental design control group design. The sampling technique was Non Probability Sampling with Qouta Sampling technique (Judgement Sampling). The results obtained that the average decrease in systolic blood pressure was 16.00 and the significance of the difference was  (0.000) (0.05). The average decrease in diastolic blood pressure was 14.33 with the results of the significance of the difference obtained (0.000) (0.05) which means that there is an effect of giving Moringa Oleifera leaves to decrease blood pressure. In conclusion, there are differences in blood pressure reduction in the treatment group and the control group in the elderly with hypertension in Grobogan district. Keywords: hypertension, elderly, moringa leaf.


Author(s):  
Ashraf Albrakati

Tramadol, a broadly in recent years, is an effective analgesic agent for the treatment of moderate to acute pain. Its metabolites are excreted by the kidney which may cause nephrotoxicity. Moringa oleifera leaves are commonly used to provide herbal and plant-derived medicinal products especially in developing nations. The present study was carried out to determine the biochemical and histopathological changes in the kidney of tramadol-treated albino mice and to evaluate the possible protective role of Moringa oleifera leaves against tramadol-induced nephrotoxicity. Twenty adult albino mice were divided into four groups. Control group (group i) received daily intraperitoneal injection of normal saline only, group ii received oral dose of Moringa oleifera leaves extract (20 mg/kg/bw) for three weeks, group iii received daily intraperitoneal dose of tramadol (0.3 mg/kg/bw) for the same period, group iv, received daily oral dose of Moringa oleifera leaves extract, (20 mg/kg/bw) three hours before injecting intraperitoneal dose of tramadol (0.3 mg/kg/bw), for the same period. Blood samples were withdrawn at the end of the experiment for kidney function tests and specimens from the kidney were processed for histological study. No significant differences in the mean values of the kidney function tests were noticed between Moringa oleifera group and control group. However, there was highly significant increase in the mean values of serum, urea and creatinine in tramadol-treated group as compared to the control group. Although tramadol + Moringa oleifera group revealed significant difference in the mean values of urea and creatinine when compared with tramadol-treated group. So, Moringa oleifera leaves extract have been shown to attenuate the renal dysfunction, improve the renal architecture, with nearly normalization of serum urea and creatinine levels which indicate improvement of renal function. In conclusion, in the light of biochemical results and histological findings, co-administration of Moringa oleifera leaves lessened the negative effects of tramadol-induced nephrotoxicity; possibly by its antioxidant action. Further investigation of these promising protective effects of Moringa oleifera leaves against tramadol-induced renal injury may have considerable impact on developing an adjunct therapy aiming to improve the therapeutic index of some nephrotoxic drugs.


Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 248
Author(s):  
Shaimaa Selim ◽  
Mahmoud F. Seleiman ◽  
Mohamed M. Hassan ◽  
Ahmed A. Saleh ◽  
Mohamed A. Mousa

Moringa oleifera leaves (MOL) have gained great interest as a non-traditional feed ingredient due to their unique nutritional value. Therefore, the objective of the current study was to evaluate the effects of graded dietary supplementation levels with MOL on performance, carcass characteristics, antioxidant capacity, blood biochemical constituents, meat quality, and fatty acids profile of growing rabbits. A total of 120 weaned New Zealand white rabbits (6 weeks old) were randomly allotted into 4 dietary groups with 5 replicates each (n = 6), which were fed for 42 days with a basal diet as control or 3 experimental diets supplemented with 5, 10, or 15 g/kg MOL. The results showed that, compared to the control group, the dietary inclusion of MOL at a level of 10 and 15 g/kg DM linearly increased (p < 0.01) final live weight (2403.3 and 2498.2 vs. 2166.6) and average daily weight gain (36.5 and 35.51 g/d vs. 28.72 g/d), and enhanced feed conversion ratio (2.49 and 2.50 vs. 3.14). The dietary supplementation with MOL linearly increased dressing out percentage, spleen index, intestinal length, and decreased abdominal fat index (p < 0.01). Greater serum levels of total protein and globulin, but lower alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase were observed in the MOL-fed rabbits (p < 0.01). Serum levels of total triglycerides, cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein (p < 0.05) were decreased linearly and quadratically in the MOL groups compared with the control. Glutathione peroxidase activity increased (p < 0.01), whereas malondialdehyde decreased (p < 0.01) linearly and quadratically in both serum and meat, in response to dietary MOL supplementation. Dietary MOL supplementation increased the meat crude protein content but lowered the relative content of ether extract in the meat (p < 0.05). The relative content of the meat n-3 PUFA was increased by about 33.71%, 29.46%, and 24.36% for the MOL0.5%, MOL1%, and MOL1.5% groups compared to control. In conclusion, MOL could be used at a level of 1.5g/kg of the growing rabbits’ diets with beneficial impacts on performance, antioxidant capacity, and the nutritional value of the meat.


2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
Sukhendu Shekhar Sen ◽  
Jhulan Das Sharma ◽  
Dhananjoy Das ◽  
Shahed Iqbal ◽  
Md Badruddoza

Background: The predominant form of malnutrition is commonly called proteincalorie malnutrition. Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) is still a major health problem in children of developing countries including Bangladesh. The causes of malnutrition are multifactorial including nutritional factors, socioeconomic factors, health status of the mothers and repeated infections in children.Objective: To explore the information regarding the breast feeding practices of children suffering from Protein-Energy Malnutrition.Methods: This case control study was conducted in Chittagong Medical College Hospital from November 2006 to April 2007. A total of 65 controls and 65 cases were selected consecutively for the purpose of the study. Their mothers were interviewed with help of structured questionnaire containing all the variables of interest to attain the study objectives. The test statistics used to analyze the data were descriptive statistics and Chi-square (c2) or Fisher’s Exact Probability Test.Results: A significantly higher frequency of cases (67.7%) were given pre-lacteal feed, predominantly honey and sugar-water compared to control group (41.5%) (p = 0.008). Nearly 100% of controls were given colostrums compared to 75% of the cases. About one-third (31.3%) of the cases was exclusively breast-fed in comparison to 58.5% of the control group (p = 0.003). Over onequarter (27.7%) of the control were breast-fed upto 6 months of age, as opposed to only 1.5% cases (p < 0.001). Duration of predominant breast feeding for more than 6 months of age was also significantly higher in control group than that in case group (p = 0.001). Breast milk substitutes demonstrate their significant presence in cases (38.5%) than that in controls (9%) (p = 0.003).Conclusion: The study showed that rejection of colostrums, practice of prelacteal feeding, delayed initiation of breast feeding, early cessation of exclusive breast feeding and use of formula milk all were significantly higher in the malnourished group of children than those in their normal counterpart.Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.14 (2); Jul 2015; Page 43-47


Author(s):  
Krishna Mohan Kumar

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the dietary supplement of Moringa oleifera leaves (MOL) on semen quality and characteristics in rabbits. Methods Eighteen (n=18) breeding bucks of New Zealand white, of similar age group, were used for the study. Three feeding regimes, (i) 100% commercial rabbit pellets (CRP)-Group I (ii) 90% CRP + 10% fresh MOL on a dry matter (DM) basis – Group II and (iii) 80% CRP + 20% fresh MOL on a DM basis – Group III, were adopted and the trial continued for 21 days. After adaptation to the diet, semen was collected from each buck and subjected to evaluation using a computer-assisted semen analyser. Results In Group III, the sperm count, normal sperm morphology, and sperm motility increased (52.0%) in comparison with the control (Group I; 50.1%). The inclusion of 20% Moringa oliefera in the diet (Group III) caused a significant increase (P<0.05) in semen concentration (Control =136.2 M/mL; Group III=297.2 M/mL). There was no significant difference (P>0.05) in sperm motility and semen volume among the groups. Conclusion The results suggest that supplementing commercial rabbit pellets with 20% fresh Moringa oliefera leaves on a DM basis can improve the quality and characteristics of semen in breeding bucks.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 05 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Razak ◽  
Aziz Djamal ◽  
Gusti Revilla

AbstrakJeruk Nipis (Citrus aurantifolia S.) merupakan salah satu tanaman obat keluarga yang banyak terdapat ditengah masyarkat dan banyak digunakan sebagai ramuan tradisional. Bagian yang sering digunakan adalah air perasannya, dengan salah satu manfaat dapat digunakan untuk menghilangkan jerawat serta penyembuhan luka agar tidak terjadi abses. Jerawat dan abses pada luka merupakan salah satu infeksi yang disebabkan oleh bakteri Staphylococcus aureus.Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui daya hambat air perasan buah jeruk nipis (Citrus aurantifolia S.) terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri Staphylococcus aureus secara invitro. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metoda eksperimental laboratorium dengan desain postest only control group design yang dilakukan di Laboratorium Mikrobiologi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas.Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa air perasan buah jeruk nipis memiliki daya hambat terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri Staphylococcus aureus dengan berbagai konsentrasi yaitu 25%, 50%, 75%, dan 100% dan terdapat pengaruh lama kontak terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri dimana bakteri tidak tumbuh seteleh kontak 5 menit pertama dan diikuti menit-menit berikutnya dengan air perasan buah jeruk nipis konsentrasi 100%. Jadi, semakin tinggi konsentrasi air perasan buah jeruk nipis dan semakin lama kontak dengan bakteri Staphylococcus aureus maka daya hambatnya semakin baik.Kata kunci: Uji Daya Hambat, Air Perasan Buah Jeruk Nipis, Staphylococcus aureus.Abstract Lime (Citrus aurantifolia S.) is kind of family’s herbal medicine, most using in the community is widely used as a traditional herb. The most common used part is the lime fruit squeeze with one of the function is used for removing acne and wound healing to prevent the form of abscess. Pimples and abscesses of the wound is one of the infections caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus.The purpose of this study was to determine the inhibition of lime fruit (Citrus aurantifolia S.) squeeze towards the growth of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus in vitro condition. The study was conducted with laboratory experimental methods to the design of control group design postest only performed at the Laboratory of Microbiology Faculty of Medicine, University of Andalas.The results showed that the lime fruit (Citrus aurantifolia S.) squeeze has the ability to inhibite the bacterial growth of Staphylococcus aureus with various concentrations of 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% and there is the effect of contact time on the growth of bacteria which the bacteria do not grow after contact the first 5 minutes and the next minute followed by lime fruit squeeze with 100% concentration lime fruit squeeze. Thus, the higher the concentration of lime fruit squeeze and the longer the contact with the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus is the better towards.Keywords:Inhibition test, The Lime Fruit Squeeze, Staphylococcus Aureus.


Author(s):  
Damajanty H. C. Pangemanan ◽  
Christy Mintjelungan

Background: Dental caries and periodontal disease can be caused by bacteria that attack hard and soft tissues in the oral cavity like Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mutans bacteria One way to prevent infections caused by the bacteria are by using mouthwash. Currently, mouthwash that is widely used is mouthwash containing chlorhexidine, which has side effects in the form of tooth staining when used prolonged. The need for alternative medicines from nature that effectively cope with polymicrobial infections. One of the marine products that has pharmaceutical properties is squid, especially the ink it produces.Methods: This research is a pure experimental study (true experimental design) with a randomized pretest-posttest control group design. Squid ink Loligo sp. extract, obtained by extracting squid ink Loligo sp., with maceration method using 96% ethanol solvent. This research uses serial dilution method with spectrophotometric testing method.Results: After measuring the turbidity value in each treatment tube, it was found that at a concentration of 1.56% squid ink Loligo sp. extract began to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mutans bacteria.  This is proven because the absorbance value after and before incubation is fixed.Conclusions: The minimum inhibitory concentration of squid ink Loligo sp. extract on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mutants at a concentration of 1.56%.


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