scholarly journals Phytochemical screening and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of ethanolic extract of Epidendrum coryophorum leaves.

Bionatura ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1387-1393
Author(s):  
Irina Francesca González Mera ◽  
Orestes Darío López Hernández ◽  
Vivian Morera Córdova

Epidendrum coryophorum belongs to the Orchidaceae family. Traditional uses of some species for this genus include infusions of the leaves used for kidney problems, treat influenza, conjunctivitis, liver pain, relieve kidney symptoms, and hypoglycemic effect. This work's objective was to determine the phytochemical profile of the ethanolic extract of Epidendrum coryophorum leaves and to evaluate the potential anti-inflammatory activity in vitro of the extract employing the erythrocyte membrane stabilization method. The phytochemical screening carried out in this work suggested phenols, coumarins, flavonoids, tannins, steroids, and sterols in the ethanolic extract of Epidendrum coryophorum leaves. Cardiotonic glycosides and carbohydrates were also found. The ethanolic extract's UV-Vis spectrum showed absorption maxima at 268 nm and 332 nm, which could correspond to flavonoids of the flavonoid classes, 3-OH substituted flavonols, or isoflavones. The quantitative determination of total phenols of the ethanolic extract was carried out using the Folin-Ciocalteu method. The total phenolic content expressed as mg Gallic acid equivalent (G.A.E.) per gram of extract was found to be 19,96 mgGAE/g of Epidendrum coryophorum. The ethanolic extract of Epidendrum coryophorum leaves showed hemolysis inhibition values ​​of 18,19% at 1,0 mg/mL, 38,98% at 1,5 mg/mL and 40,94% at 2,5 mg/mL compared with aspirin (positive control) giving values ​​of 65,33% at 1,0 mg/mL, 72,26% at 1,5 mg/mL and 73,75% at 2,5 mg/mL. The values ​​obtained for inhibition of hemolysis with ethanolic extract, compared with the values ​​obtained with a pure anti-inflammatory, are significant and demonstrate anti-inflammatory activity in Epidendrum coryophorum. Keywords: Epidendrum coryophorum, total phenolic content, microencapsulation, anti-inflammatory activity

Author(s):  
Divya Yada ◽  
T. Sivakkumar ◽  
M. Sudhakar

The current line of investigation was focused at perusing the presence of phytochemical constituents, investigation of total phenol and flavonoid content, the antioxidant potential of various extracts of Caralluma adscendens whole plant using various in-vitro assays. The dried plant powder was extracted with various solvents based on polarity (Pet ether, Chloroform, Ethyl acetate, Ethanol and Aqueous) by hot continuous extraction in Soxhlet's apparatus and Extracts were dried. Phytoconstituents present in each extract was examined by performing preliminary phytochemical screening. Total Phenolic Content (TPC), Total Flavonoid Content (TFC) and Antioxidant potential for crude extracts were studied by DPPH, nitric oxide scavenging and FRAP methods. The total phenolic content and flavonoid content of Ethanolic extract of plant was found to be 80.08±0.629mg and 70.88±1.170mg of GAE and Quercetin equivalents respectively. The Ethanolic extract exhibited potent antioxidant activity as determined by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH), nitric oxide scavenging and ferric reducing antioxidant power assays(FRAP) than the other extracts. The IC50 values for the Ethanolic extract of Caralluma adscendens was found to be 214.765±0.224 µg/ml and 215.928±0.506µg/ml by DPPH and nitric oxide scavenging assays respectively.


Author(s):  
Hanafis Sastra Winata ◽  
Rosidah Rosidah ◽  
Panal Sitorus

 Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity in acute and subacute models of inflammation from ethanolic fruit extract of Asam kandis (Garcinia xanthochymus Hook. f. ex T. Anderson) in animal (rats) models.Methods: Pleliminary phytochemical screening was carried out by using standard procedures.. Assessment of acute and subacute models of inflammation was using carrageenan-induced paw edema method and cotton pellet granuloma method using three dosage treatments; 200 mg/kg BW, 400 mg/kg BW, and 800 mg/kg BW along with a negative control group (0.5% Na CMC) and positive control (Na diclofenac 2.25 mg/kg BW). The inhibition period was observed at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 min time intervals.Result: The phytochemical screening showed that the ethanolic fruit extract from Asam kandis contain contains flavonoids, glycosides, steroids, and triterpenoids. The anti-inflammatory result showed that the strongest inhibition produced by ethanolic fruit extract of Asam kandis occurred on the dosage of 800 mg/kg BW compared to the other doses (200 and 400 mg/kg BW) throughout the observation period.Conclusion: This finding indicated that ethanolic fruit extract of Asam kandis (G. xanthochymus Hook. f. ex T. Anderson) might become an interesting candidate for treatment of inflammation.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 063-072
Author(s):  
Koudoro Yaya Alain ◽  
Awadji Jospin Morand ◽  
Botezatu Dediu Andreea ◽  
Olaye Théophile ◽  
Agbangnan Dossa Cokou Pascal ◽  
...  

In the last decades, it has been intensively studied natural alternatives to synthetic products. Chassalia kolly is one of the medicinal plants used traditionally for treatment of skin infections. This study aimed at identifying the diversity secondary metabolites, to investigate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of ethanolic extract of Chassalia kolly leaves. Total phenols were determined by Folin Ciocalteu method. The aluminum trichloride method has been used to quantify total flavonoids, while the determination of condensed tannins was carried out by the hydrochloric vanillin method. The antioxidant capacity was evaluated by 2, 2-diphenyl-l-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2, 2'-Azino-bis- (3-ethylbenzothiazolin-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) and phosphomolybdenum methods. In vitro anti-inflammatory activity of ethanolic extract of Chassalia kolly leaves was evaluated by method membrane stabilization. In this results, Chassalia kolly leaves contain flavonoid, mucilages, anthocyans, sterols and terpenes, saponosides, alkaloids and reducing compounds. The contents of total phenols, total flavonoids and total tannins are respectively (20.41±2.11) µgGAE/mgDM; (30.29±2.18) µgQE/mgDM and (1.211±0.122)µgCE/mgDM. The results obtained during this work allowed us to assert that all extracts of the studied plant have very good antioxidant properties (IC50=0.05µg/µL). The ethanolic extract of the leaves of Chassalia kolly showed an anti-inflammatory activity more interesting than aspirin which is the reference compound used in this study.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-142
Author(s):  
Kasta Gurning ◽  
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Sifikal Lumbangaol ◽  
Risanti F. R. Situmorang ◽  
Saronom Silaban ◽  
...  

The research objectives were to identify the secondary metabolite components, total phenolic content and determine the antioxidant activity of the ethanol extract of red betel leaf (Piper crocatum Ruiz & Pav.). The extraction process was carried out by materation using ethanol as a solvent. Determination of total phenolic content was carried out colorimetrically with Folin-Ciocalteu reagent measured at a maximum wavelength of 765 nm. Determination of antioxidant activity using the DPPH method measured by spectrophotometry at a maximum wavelength of 517 nm. The results of phytochemical screening of the ethanolic extract of red betel leaf contain secondary metabolites, including flavonoid, phenolic, tannin, alkaloids, steroids, and triterpenoids. The total phenolic content of the red betel leaf ethanol extract was 0.949±0.003 mg GAE/g d.w. and has antioxidant activity (IC50) 84,656 including strong category as an antioxidant. Keywords: Piper crocatum Ruiz & Pav., Antioxidant, Ethanol extract, Folin-Ciocalteu and DPPH


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-248
Author(s):  
Hanish Singh Jayasingh Chellammal ◽  
Bama VV Menon ◽  
Mizaton Hazizul Hasan ◽  
Afiq Azil ◽  
Muhammad Taufiq Bin Suhaimi ◽  
...  

Introduction: Neuroactive herbal drugs enriched with antioxidants are valuable in treating neurocognitive dysfunction and Vaccinium corymbosum, enriched with antioxidant phytochemicals, is used for treating memory disorders. Hence, the present study evaluated the neuroprotective effects of ethanolic extract of Vaccinium corymbosum (EEVC) on aluminium chloride(AlCl3)-induced Alzheimer’s type of dementia and haloperidol-induced catalepsy-associated behavioural changes. Methods:In vitro antioxidant potential was evaluated using 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS). The total phenolic content (TPC) was quantified. For in vivo studies, AlCl3 (100 mg/kg) was orally administered for 42 days, whereas the EEVC was administered on the 21st day until the 42nd day in two doses (200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg). In the haloperidol-induced group, EEVC was treated for 21 days, and haloperidol (1 mg/kg) was administered to induce behavioural changes. Open-field, Y-Maze and traction tests were performed, and the mice brain acetylcholinesterase (AChE) enzyme was determined. Results: IC50 values in DPPH and ABTS assays were 85.5 μg/mL and 80 μg/mL, respectively and the total phenolic content of EEVC was found to be 0.166 mg. In a behavioral study, animals treated with 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg of EEVC exhibited a neuroprotective impact on AlCl3-induced neurodegeneration and haloperidol-induced behavioral changes with significant inhibition (P < 0.05 and P < 0.01, respectively) in acetylcholinesterase enzyme. Conclusion: The neuroprotection by EEVC postulated that it is a promising therapeutic agent for treating behavioral and cognitive dysfunctions. Further investigations on pro-inflammatory cytokine and neuroendocrine regulation in transgenic Alzheimer’s disease (AD)models complement the therapeutic value of V. corymbosum.


Foods ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis Karabagias ◽  
Miguel Maia ◽  
Vassilios Karabagias ◽  
Ilias Gatzias ◽  
Anastasia Badeka

The present study was conducted to evaluate the quality and bio-functional properties of Portuguese honeys of different botanical and geographical origins. Quality parameter analyses included the determination of palynological (predominant, secondary, minor and isolated pollen percentage), physicochemical (°Brix, moisture content, pH, electrical conductivity, free acidity, total dissolved solids, salinity, vitamin C content and specific weight) including colour-metrics (CIELAB, Pfund and colour intensity determinations), along with volatile compounds identification using solid phase micro-extraction coupled to gas chromatography mass spectrometry. Bio-activity parameter analysis included the determination of in vitro antioxidant activity and total phenolic content using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl and Folin-Ciocalteu assays, respectively. Melissopalynological analysis showed that Portuguese honeys were classified as eucalyptus, chestnut and heather, recording significant variations (p < 0.05) among physicochemical, volatile and bio-activity parameter analyses according to both: botanical and geographical origin. Based on the multi-parameter analysis data Portuguese honeys could be characterized by a distinctive colour, a characteristic aroma, whereas conform to the European legislation relating to honey identity and quality. Specific attention should be given in the case of heather honey which showed the highest in vitro antioxidant activity and total phenolic content. Parameters that were also highly correlated using bivariate statistics.


Author(s):  
Akram Nezam ◽  
Dima Al Diab ◽  
Nouma Hasan

Fruit juices are considered as an important source of phenolic compounds. Black mulberry, pomegranate and orange juices were selected to assess their anti-inflammatory activity. Total phenolic content was determined using Folin-Ciocalteu colorimetric method. The anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated using RBC membrane stabilization method. Ibuprofen was used as a standard drug. Total phenolic content of black mulberry juice, pomegranate juice and orange juice was 3.02 gGAE/l, 1.83 gGAE/l and 0.76 gGAE/l and the percentage inhibition of RBC haemolysis varied between (27.41-43.19%), (24.06-39.06%) and (10.12-22.54%), respectively. Black mulberry juice revealed the highest anti-inflammatory activity among the studied juices. This finding might be attributed to the high phenolic content of this juice compared to others.


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