scholarly journals STUDY ON MULTIPOTENT MEDICINAL ASPECTS OF SCHIMA WALLICHII (BARK) FROM NAGALAND, NE INDIA

2019 ◽  
pp. 155-158
Author(s):  
MINAKSHI BHATTACHARJEE ◽  
VITOLU SEMA Y ◽  
MANASH PRATIMSARMA
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Prothrombin Time ◽  
Standard Method ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Bark Extract ◽  
Water Extracts ◽  
Ne India ◽  
Ic50 Value ◽  
Schima Wallichii

Objective: The present study focuses on the multipotent medicinal aspects of Schima wallichii bark. Methods: The ethanol and water extracts of the plant were investigated its phytochemical, antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticoagulant as per the standard method. Results: S. wallichii bark extract was effective against Staphylococcus aureus. It was also found to be a good antioxidant having an IC50 value of 98.7 in ethanolic extract. Further, the water extract increased in prothrombin time to 57.7 s against normal (12.3 s). The different phytochemicals, namely tannin, saponins, steroids, terpenoids, flavonoids, and glycosides, were present. Since the findings showed very less percent inhibition in comparison to curcumin-treated cells, thus both the extracts were both not effective in the antiproliferative assay. Conclusion: We conclude that this plant is a good candidate for developing a natural drug.

Inhibitory Activity of Extracts from Mycelia Materials of Several Mushrooms on the Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme

2012 ◽  
Vol 610-613 ◽  
pp. 3541-3544
Author(s):  
Pei Sheng Yan ◽  
Xiu Jun Gao
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Medium ◽  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Angiotensin I ◽  
Water Extracts ◽  
Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme ◽  
Ic50 Value ◽  
Ic50 Values ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Ace Inhibitory

ACE inhibitory activities of water extracts from mycelia of 6 kinds of mushrooms in liquid fermentation were investigated. All strains cultivated in shaking flask containing liquid medium, and yield of mycelia ranged from 0.051 to 1.392 g mycelia/day/L liquid medium in average. Resulting mycelia were extracted with distilled water at 50°Cfor 200 min, and the yield of water extracts from mycelia ranged from 287.475 to 490.088 mg/g dried mycelia. These water extracts were used to assay their ACE inhibitory activity. Results showed that their IC50 values ranged from 1.277 to 5.250 mg/ml. The difference among IC50 values of these water extracts were significant (p<0.05 or p<0.001). Lactarius camphorates (IC50: 1.646±0.061mg/mL) was the specie which had relatively lower IC50 value than others, as well as relatively higher water extract yield. The results highlighted the potential for making antihypertensive functional foods or drugs from liquid cultured mycelia of Lactarius camphorates.

scholarly journals Comparison of In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Epaltes divaricata and Vetiveria zizanioides against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Scientifica ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Hasanga Rathnayake ◽  
Manikkuwadura Hasara Nethmini De Zoysa ◽  
Ruwani Punyakanthi Hewawasam ◽  
Weerasinghe Mudiyanselage Dilip Gaya Bandara Wijayaratne
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Hexane Extract ◽  
Vetiveria Zizanioides ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Water Extracts ◽  
Mrsa Strains ◽  
Ethanol Extracts ◽  
Mic Value

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major cause of hospital- and community-acquired infections worldwide. Therefore, this study was conducted to explore the antibacterial activity of the two medicinal plants Epaltes divaricata and Vetiveria zizanioides against strains of MRSA which were isolated from patients with skin and soft tissue infections. Hexane, ethanol, and water extracts of E. divaricata (whole plant) and V. zizanioides (roots) were prepared. Clinical isolates of MRSA strains (n = 20) were used for the study. Bacterial susceptibility was tested using a disc diffusion assay. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by a broth microdilution method. Vancomycin was used as the positive control. Hexane, ethanol, and water extracts of E. divaricata showed inhibitory zones against MRSA. Except for water extract, both hexane and ethanol extracts of V. zizanioides showed inhibitory zones. MIC ranges of hexane, ethanol, and water extracts in E. divaricata were 0.012–0.32 mg/mL, 0.019–2.4 mg/mL, and 0.019–0.48 mg/mL, respectively. Respective MIC ranges of hexane and ethanol extracts of V. zizanioides were 0.003–0.032 mg/mL and 0.019–2.4 mg/mL. The hexane extract of V. zizanioides inhibited 55% of the selected MRSA strains at a relatively low MIC value of 0.012 mg/mL. The hexane extract of both plants demonstrated inhibition of 75% of MRSA strains at a MIC value of 0.064 mg/mL. Ethanol extract of V. zizanioides and E. divaricata, respectively, inhibited 70% and 45% of MRSA strains at the MIC of 0.096 mg/mL, whereas water extract of E. divaricata inhibited 80% of MRSA strains at the same MIC. Both E. divaricata and V. zizanioides were equally effective against MRSA at a MIC of 0.064 mg/mL. But V. zizanioides was more effective since the hexane extract inhibited more than 50% of MRSA strains at significantly a lower MIC value of 0.012 mg/mL. Fractionation, purification, and identification of active compounds will warrant further evaluation of the therapeutic potential of both plant extracts.

scholarly journals Tylosema esculentum(Marama) Tuber and Bean Extracts Are Strong Antiviral Agents against Rotavirus Infection

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter Chingwaru ◽  
Runner T. Majinda ◽  
Sam O. Yeboah ◽  
Jose C. Jackson ◽  
Petrina T. Kapewangolo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Seed Coat ◽  
Antiviral Agents ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Human Infant ◽  
Nitric Oxide Release ◽  
Water Extracts ◽  
Tylosema Esculentum

Tylosema esculentum(marama) beans and tubers are used as food, and traditional medicine against diarrhoea in Southern Africa. Rotaviruses (RVs) are a major cause of diarrhoea among infants, young children, immunocompromised people, and domesticated animals. Our work is first to determine anti-RV activity of marama bean and tuber ethanol and water extracts; in this case on intestinal enterocyte cells of human infant (H4), adult pig (CLAB) and adult bovine (CIEB) origin. Marama cotyledon ethanolic extract (MCE) and cotyledon water extract (MCW) without RV were not cytotoxic to all cells tested, while seed coat and tuber extracts showed variable levels of cytotoxicity. Marama cotyledon ethanolic and water extracts (MCE and MCW, resp.) (≥0.1 mg/mL), seed coat extract (MSCE) and seed coat water extract (MSCW) (0.01 to 0.001 mg/mL), especially ethanolic, significantly increased cell survival and enhanced survival to cytopathic effects of RV by at least 100% after in vitro co- and pre-incubation treatments. All marama extracts used significantly enhanced nitric oxide release from H4 cells and enhanced TER (Ω/cm2) of enterocyte barriers after coincubation with RV. Marama cotyledon and seed coat extracts inhibited virion infectivity possibly through interference with replication due to accumulation of nitric oxide. Marama extracts are therefore promising microbicides against RV.

scholarly journals The Effect of Cinnamomum burmannii Water Extraction Against Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans: In Vitro Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
Bernadette Dian Novita ◽  
Silvia Sutandhio
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Bark Extract ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Cinnamomum Burmannii

Indonesian cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) is a native plant of Indonesia that has a lot of potential. The most consumed part is the bark. This study aims to examine the antimicrobial effect of Cinnamomum burmannii bark extract on various types of pathogenic microbes, namely Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans. An experimental study using a water extract (infusion) of Cinnamomum burmannii bark and a microbial test obtained from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Widya Mandala Catholic University, Surabaya. The antimicrobial effect test was carried out by the microdilution method in 96-well-microplate to determine the Minimum Inhibitory Level (MIC) and implantation on solid media to determine the Minimum Kill Rate (KBM). The MIC and KBM against Staphylococcus aureus were 625-1,250 ppm and 1,250-2,500 ppm, respectively. MIC and KBM for Enterobacter spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans were not found at the highest concentrations tested at 10,000 ppm. Cinnamomum burmannii extract can be used as a potential ingredient with antimicrobial effects, especially against Gram-positive bacteria. Future studies should pay attention to the quality of simplicia, particle size, and the most effective extraction methods extracting antimicrobial substances from simplicia

scholarly journals Antibacterial activity of different extract of medicinal plant Antirrihnum Orontium.

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Himayat Ullah ◽  
Shehzad Saleem ◽  
Wisal Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Hanif ◽  
Zahid Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Flowering Plant ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Water Extracts ◽  
The Family ◽  
Quaternary Base ◽  
And Staphylococcus Aureus

Antirrhinum Orontium is belonging to the family Plantaginacea commonly known as lesser snapdragon which is a flowering plant belong to genus Antirrhinum. It was traditionally used in treatment of Tumor, Eye inflammation and Ulcer. Antirrhinum Orontium is contain mostly tertiary alkaloids bases one of them is identified as 4-methyl-2, 6-naphthyridine and Choline is identified as quaternary base. The recent study is to investigate the antibacterial activity of Ethyl acetate, Dichloromethane, Hexane and Water extracts of Antirrhinum Orontium, against the pathogen like Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Both the Soxhlet and Maceration water extract were found most active from the other extract against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by using agar well diffusion method. The measured zone of inhibition for Soxhlet water extract is 21±0.05mm and Maceration water extract is 20±0.05mm against gram positive Staphylococcus aureus, while for gram negative Escherichia coli 23±0.05mm is measured for Soxlet and 21±0.05mm measured for Maceration water extracts

scholarly journals Antibacterial Activity of Different Extract of Medicinal Plant Antirrihnum Orontium.

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
Himayat Ullah ◽  
Shehzad Saleem ◽  
Wisal Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Hanif ◽  
Zahid Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Flowering Plant ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Water Extracts ◽  
The Family ◽  
Quaternary Base ◽  
And Staphylococcus Aureus

Antirrhinum Orontium is belonging to the family Plantaginacea commonly known as lesser snapdragon which is a flowering plant belong to genus Antirrhinum. It was traditionally used in treatment of Tumor, Eye inflammation and Ulcer. Antirrhinum Orontium is contain mostly tertiary alkaloids bases one of them is identified as 4-methyl-2, 6-naphthyridine and Choline is identified as quaternary base. The recent study is to investigate the antibacterial activity of Ethyl acetate, Dichloromethane, Hexane and Water extracts of Antirrhinum Orontium, against the pathogen like Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Both the Soxhlet and Maceration water extract were found most active from the other extract against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by using agar well diffusion method. The measured zone of inhibition for Soxhlet water extract is 21±0.05mm and Maceration water extract is 20±0.05mm against gram positive Staphylococcus aureus, while for gram negative Escherichia coli 23±0.05mm is measured for Soxlet and 21±0.05mm measured for Maceration water extracts

scholarly journals TOTAL PHENOLIC CONTENTS, ANTIOXIDANT, ANTICANCER AND ANTIDIABETIC PROPERTIES OF Myrmecodia tuberosa (RUBIACEAE)

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 2000-2004
Author(s):  
Saidi Rasemi ◽  
Dr Heng Yen Khong ◽  
Rohaya Ahmad ◽  
Mizaton Hazizul Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Bark Extract ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Cytotoxicity Test ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Total Phenolic Contents ◽  
Hela Cell Lines ◽  
Ic50 Value ◽  
Cancer Agent

Myrmecodia tuberosa, locally known as “Sarang Semut”, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. The aim of the study is to investigate the total phenolic contents and bioactivity of the crude extract of M. tuberosa. The tuber, bark and leaves of the plant were cut, washed and air-dried. The plant was extracted with ethyl acetate and ethanol to yield EtOAc and EtOH crudes. The crudes were then tested for antioxidant 2,2-diphenyl-1-(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)hydrazyl (DPPH) assay, α-glucosidase assay for anti-diabetic activity and [3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium] MTT Assay for cytotoxicity test. The results showed that bark ethanolic extract demonstrated the highest DPPH scavenging of 95.16% while other crudes were ranging from 92.77% to 94.55% scavenging of DPPH compared to ascorbic acid. The tuber ethyl acetate extract demonstrated the highest inhibition of α -glucosidase enzyme with 72.58% while other crudes were ranging from 63.27% to 72.46% inhibition. In addition, the ethanolic tuber extract exhibited the strongest cytotoxicity against Human colorectal Cancer (HT-29) and Cervical Cancer (HeLa) cell lines with the IC50 value of 16 µg/mL and 14 µg/mL respectively. Meanwhile, the ethanolic bark extract exhibited the strongest cytotoxicity against Human Breast Cancer (MCF-7) with IC50 value of 6.0µg/mL. Furthurmore, the tuber extracts contained the highest phenolic content with 1087mg GAE/ g extract compared to the leaves and barks of the plants. The findings suggest that the whole part of M. tuberosa is a potential natural source for anti-oxidative, anti-diabetic and anti-cancer agent.

scholarly journals Kinetics of killing and mode of action of Cinnamomum impressicostatum crude stem – bark extract on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayuba Sunday Buru ◽  
Vasanthakumari Neela ◽  
Kavitha Mohandas ◽  
Mallikarjuna Rao Pichika
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Cell Wall ◽  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Stem Bark ◽  
Bark Extract ◽  
Stem Bark Extract ◽  
Scanning Electron

Abstract Background This study evaluated the mode of action of Cinnamomum impressicostatum on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Cinnamon is one of the most popular spices used by mankind to enhance the flavour of his cuisine. In addition, cinnamon contains medicinally important essential oils in its leaves, stems, twigs, fruits and inner and outer bark. Many species of cinnamon are widely used in traditional medicinal systems around the world for the treatment of a wide variety of infectious diseases including tuberculosis and salmonellosis.Methods The crude stem – bark water extract of C.impressicostatum was generated using sequential soxhlet extraction. The antibacterial activity of the extract was investigated by performing broth microdilution assays and determination of the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC). A time kill study was performed to determine the killing efficiency of the extract. Potential bacteriolytic activity of the extract against MRSA was evaluated. Potential summative or synergistic killing effects of the extract when supplemented with 7.5% NaCl was also determined. Leakage of intracellular cytoplasmic components through the bacterial plasma membrane was analysed by determining absorbance at 260 nm. Scanning Electron Microscopy was used to study the damaging effects of the extract on the cell wall of MRSA.Results The Soxhlet crude water extract of C.impressicostatum stem - bark recorded the highest zone of inhibition (i.e. 21.0  1.4 mm) in disk diffusion assays. Its Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) against MRSA was 19.5 g mL-1 and its Minimum Bactericidal Concentration was 39.0 g mL-1 . The combinatorial effect of the extract supplemented with 7.5% NaCl resulted in a marked decrease in bacterial growth suggesting enhanced killing with the use of NaCl that may be summative or synergistic in nature. Evidence suggests that treatment with the crude extract causes cytoplasmic leakage, possibly by damage to the bacterial cell wall or cytoplasmic membrane. This was substantiated by post treatment scanning electron microscopic analysis which revealed alterations in cell wall topology, possible damage to the bacterial cell wall and plasma membrane and the presence of vast amounts of cellular debris.Conclusion The results of this study indicate that the killing efficacy of C.impressicostatum stem - bark extract against MRSA is enhanced by NaCl and that treatment with the plant extract induces gross and irreversible cellular damage eventually leading to bacteriolysis. The bioactive compound(s) contained in the plant extract thus show immense potential for development into efficacious antibacterial drugs.

scholarly journals Comparison of Antioxidant Activity of Ethanolic, Methanolic, n-Hexan, and Aqueous Extract of Parkia speciosa Peel based on Half -Maximal Inhibitory Concentration Through Free Radical Inhibition

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fafa Nurdyansyah ◽  
Dyah Ayu Widyastuti
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Free Radical ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Bark Extract ◽  
Ic50 Value ◽  
Ic50 Values ◽  
Rotary Vacuum ◽  
Potential Content

The objectives of this study was to determine the half maximum inhibitory concentration (IC50) from four types of Parkia speciosa peel extracts (ethanol, methanol, n-hexane, and aqueous)  through DPPH free radical inhibition. First Parkia’s peel extract made by drying the Parkia’s peel that has been sorted, then crushed and mashed with a blender. Parkia’s powder then macerated for 3 replication using each type of solvent and then solvent evaporation was carried out using a rotary vacuum evaporator. The evaporated extract produced then tested for antioxidant activity using the IC50 method and phytochemical screening was performed to analyze the potential content of functional compounds. The results showed that all types of solvents dissolve alkaloid compounds (except water extract), flavonoids, saponins, tannins, and phenols. IC50 values produced from the four types of petai bark extract using methanol, ethanol, water, and n-hexane solvents sequentially were 76.92; 111; 136; and 201 ppm. Methanol extract had the lowest IC50 value of 76.92 ppm which resulted that the methanol extract of petai skin had a strong (active) antioxidant strength compared to others.Keywords: Antioxidant, Exctract, Parkia’s peel, IC50

scholarly journals Antioxidant Activity Test of Ethanol and Water Extracts of Celery (Apium graveolens L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-101
Author(s):  
Nurmiati Nurmiati ◽  
Siti Nuryanti ◽  
Tahril Tahril
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Natural Antioxidants ◽  
Apium Graveolens ◽  
Antioxidant Power ◽  
Water Extracts ◽  
Activity Test ◽  
Ic50 Value

This study aimed to determine the antioxidant activity of ethanol and water extracts of celery (Apium graveolens L.). Antioxidant activity test in this study used DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazine) as a source of free radicals and vitamin C as a positive control. The antioxidant activity of celery extracts was analyzed using a UV-VIS spectrophotometer. Celery powder was extracted by firstly the maceration method using different solvents (ethanol and water) and secondly with the decoction method using water solvents. Celery extract was tested for antioxidant activity with various concentrations of 20, 40, 60, and 80 ppm. The results obtained that water extract (maceration) had a very strong antioxidant power with 23.713 ppm of IC50 values, for ethanol extract (maceration) had a strong antioxidant power with 59.492 ppm of IC50 value, water extract (dekok) had also a very strong antioxidant with 77.446 ppm of IC50 value, and vitamin C had a very strong antioxidant power with 15.631 ppm of an IC50 value. Based on the IC50 value obtained, the water extract by the maceration method was very good to be used as a source of natural antioxidants, because it had a very strong antioxidant activity value which was equivalent to vitamin C.

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