scholarly journals Efficacy of Ethanolic plant extracts of Zingiber officinale, Raphanus sativus, Rosa indica and Aloe vera against Heterotermes indicola

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayesha Aihetasham ◽  
Qurat-ul-ain ◽  
Amera Ramzan ◽  
Muhammad Xaaceph Khan
Keyword(s):  
Plant Extracts ◽  
Raphanus Sativus ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Laboratory Bioassay ◽  
Environmental Friendly ◽  
Common Plant ◽  
Common Plant Species ◽  
Significant Mortality

Present study was performed to evaluate the anti-termitic potential of four common plant species of Zingiber officinale, Raphanus sativus, Rosa indica and Aloe vera. During laboratory bioassay, the biological activity of ethanolic extracts of these plants was evaluated. The ethanol extract of Z. officinale caused highest mortality (100%) while least mortality (68%) was observed in R. indica extract. The LT50 for Z. officinale were 24.34, 40.40 and 64.7 h for concentrations of 10%, 5% and 3% respectively. Present findings suggested that these plant extracts can provide environmental friendly management of H. indicola.  In A. vera, also resulted in significant mortality against H. indicola i.e. 94%, 64% and 44% on exposure of 10%, 5% and 3% concentraions. While LT50 were 34.66, 65.59, and 100.1 hours against 10%, 5% and 3% concentrations. In R. sativus, mortality of H. indicola was 76%, 50% and 30% while LT50 against were 59.10, 86.20, and 127.3 h, against concentration of 10%, 5% and 3%. Least mortality was observed in R. indica i.e. 68%, 44% and 30% while LT50 were 64.17, 94.58 and 125.5 h at 10%, 5% and 3% respectively. This study revealed that the extracts of Z. officinale, A.vera and R. Sativus have a potential to be used for termite control especially Heterotermes indicola to minimize the damage. Copyright(c) The Author

scholarly journals Application of Polypodiopsida Class in Nanotechnology–Potential towards Development of More Effective Bioactive Solutions

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 748
Author(s):  
Irina Fierascu ◽  
Radu Claudiu Fierascu ◽  
Camelia Ungureanu ◽  
Oana Alexandra Draghiceanu ◽  
Liliana Cristina Soare
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Plant Extracts ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Drug Resistant ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Real Potential ◽  
Toxic Potential ◽  
Common Plant ◽  
Common Plant Species

The area of phytosynthesized nanomaterials is rapidly developing, with numerous studies being published yearly. The use of plant extracts is an alternative method to reduce the toxic potential of the nanomaterials and the interest in obtaining phytosynthesized nanoparticles is usually directed towards accessible and common plant species, ferns not being explored to their real potential in this field. The developed nanoparticles could benefit from their superior antimicrobial and antioxidant properties (compared with the nanoparticles obtained by other routes), thus proposing an important alternative against health care-associated and drug-resistant infections, as well as in other types of applications. The present review aims to summarize the explored application of ferns in nanotechnology and related areas, as well as the current bottlenecks and future perspectives, as emerging from the literature data.

TIRYAQ-I-AFAYEE (A POLYHERBAL FORMULATION) OF UNANI MEDICINE USED IN THE PREVENTION OF WABĀI AMRĀD (EPIDEMIC/ PANDEMIC DISEASES) – AN APPRAISAL

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Athar Parvez Ansari ◽  
Mohammad Arif ◽  
Abdul Raheem ◽  
Arsheed Iqbal ◽  
Firdaus Kausar
Keyword(s):  
Influenza A ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Crocus Sativus ◽  
Antimicrobial Effects ◽  
Unani Medicine ◽  
Polyherbal Formulation ◽  
Saffron Extract ◽  
Published Research ◽  
Epidemic Diseases

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Tiryaq-i-Afayee, a polyherbal formulation of Unani medicine used in the prevention and treatment of various wabāi amrād (epidemic/ pandemic diseases) since olden days. This review study has been carried out to explore the therapeutic efficacy of this formulation in the light of scientific studies. MATERIALS & METHODS: A total of 74 literature comprising classical Unani texts from the period of 9th – 20th century AD, and published research articles in various reputed journals from 1999 – 2020 AD were reviewed regarding immunomodulatory, antiviral, antiinfluenza, antioxidant, antitussive, antimicrobial effects of Tiryaq-iAfayee, as a whole preparation and its individual ingredients. RESULTS:Tiryaq-i-Afayee contains Sibr Zard (Aloe vera) (2 parts), Murr Makki (Commiphora myrrha) (1 part) and Zafran (Crocus sativus) (1 part). It is prepared in the form of pill, and 2 g is used in alternate day for prevention and management of epidemic diseases. All the three ingredients of this compound formulation belong to plants and individually used for various medicinal purposes. DISCUSSION: A study revealed that Tiryaq-i-Afayee possesses significant immunomodulatory effect in a small group of immuno compromised persons. An ethanol extract of Aloe vera exhibited antiinfluenza effect against influenza A virus due to presence of aloe-emodine (anthraquinone glycoside). Certain studies have reported that Commiphora myrrha possesses significant antioxidant and antimicrobial effects against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Another study has revealed that Saffron extract exhibited promising antiviral activity due to presence of crocin and picrocrocin. CONCLUSION: The aforementioned classical and modern conventional materials have given plentiful information regarding use of Tiryaq-i-Afayee in the prevention of epidemic/ pandemic diseases.

scholarly journals JENIS DAN PEMANFAATAN TANAMAN OBAT DI DESA BUDI MUKTI SULAWESI TENGAH DAN PENGEMBANGANNYA SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19
Author(s):  
Ni Made Mega Hariani
Keyword(s):  
Cocos Nucifera ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Psidium Guajava ◽  
Persea Americana ◽  
Apium Graveolens ◽  
Piper Betle ◽  
Syzygium Aromaticum ◽  
Cordyline Fruticosa ◽  
Cocos Nucifera L

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi jenis dan cara pemanfaatan tanaman obat yang dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan obat-obatan tradisional oleh masyarakat di Desa Budi Mukti Sulawesi Tengah dan pengembangannya sebagai media pembelajaran. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode survei dimana sampel diambil secara acak. Analisis pemanfaatan tanaman sebagai obat dilakukan dengan wawancara secara terbuka dengan masyarakat di sekitar lokasi penelitian. Hasil penelitian diperoleh 36 species tanaman yang berkhasiat obat, tergolong dari 29 familia yaitu: Cordyline fruticosa L. (andong), Pluchea indica L. (beluntas), Cocos nucifera L. (kelapa), Andrographis paniculata Ness. (sambiloto), Annona muricata L. (sirsak), Amaranthus hybridus L. (bayam), Apium graveolens L. (seledri), Ipomea reptans L. (kangkung), Ipmoea batatas L. (ubi jalar), Mamordica charantia L. (pare), Carica papaya L. (pepaya), Euphorbia tirucalli L. (petikan kebo), Orthosiphoon staminues Benth. (kumis kucing), Persea Americana Mill. (alpukat), Michelia alba (cempaka putih), Hibiscus rosasinensis L. (kembang sepatu), Cyclea barbata Miers. (cincau), Leucaena leucocephala L. (lantoro), Moringa oleifera (kelor), Psidium guajava L. (jambu biji), Syzygium aromaticum L. (cengkeh), Averrhoa bilimbi L. (belimbing wuluh), Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb. (pandan wangi), Cymbopogon citratus L. (sere), Imperata cylindrical L. (alang-alang), Piper betle L. (daun sirih), Morinda citriffolia L. (mengkudu), Citrus aurantifolia L. (jeruk nipis), Manilkara kauki L. (sawo), Physalis angulate (ciplukan), Aloe vera L. (lidah buaya), Zingiber officinale Rosc. (jahe), Cucurma xanthorrhiza Roxb. (temulawak), Curcuma domestica Val. (kunyit), Zingiber purpureum Roxb. (bangle), dan Kaempferia galangal L. (kencur). Bagian tumbuhan yang dimanfaatkan untuk pengobatan antara lain; akar, batang, daun, bunga, buah, biji, kulit batang dan seluruh bagian tumbuhan dengan cara penggunaan yang berbeda-beda. Penelitian ini menghasilkan produk berupa buku saku sebagai media pembelajaran Biologi.  

scholarly journals In vitro antifungal potential of plant extracts against Fusarium oxysporum, Rhizoctonia solani and Macrophomina phaseolina.

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 1676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramaraju Cherkupally ◽  
Srinivasa Reddy Kota ◽  
Hindumathi Amballa ◽  
Bhumi Narasimha Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Rhizoctonia Solani ◽  
Fusarium Oxysporum ◽  
Plant Extracts ◽  
Mycelial Growth ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Datura Stramonium ◽  
Macrophomina Phaseolina ◽  
Calotropis Procera ◽  
Fungitoxic Effect

The antifungal activity of aqueous extracts of nine plants viz, Azadirachta indica, Parthenium hysterophorus, Momordica charantia, Allium sativum, Eucalyptus globules, Calotropis procera, Aloe vera, Beta vulgaris and Datura stramonium were assessed in vitro against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melongenae, Rhizoctonia solani and Macrophomina phaseolina, the soil borne phytopathogens. The assessment of fungitoxic effect was carried out by using three different concentrations i.e., 5, 10 and 20% against the test fungi, in terms of percentage of mycelial growth inhibition. The extract of A. sativum completely inhibited the mycelial growth of M. phaseolina at all the concentrations. The extracts of D. stramonium and E. globulus inhibited the mycelial growth of R. solani of 72%, and 70.7% respectively at 20% concentration, that of A. sativum, E. globulus and D. stramonium exhibited inhibition percentage of 63.3%, 61.8% and 61.1% respectively at 20% concentration on Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melongenae. The application of plant extracts for disease management could be less expensive, easily available, non-polluting and eco-friendly.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Ethanolic Extract of Aloe Vera Leaves against Staphylococcus aureus

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
Viki Ayu Intan Permatasari ◽  
Mutia Hariani Nurjanah ◽  
Wimbuh Tri Widodo
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Alternative Ingredients ◽  
High Concentrations

Since long ago Indonesia used nutritious plants as traditional medicines. Various types of plants in Indonesia can be used as alternative ingredients, one of which is aloe vera. Aloe vera contains saponin and anthraquinone, so aloe vera leaves function as antiseptic and antibacteria. Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive coccus bacteria. This bacterium is often found as a normal germ flora in humans. Staphylococcus aureus can cause infections in humans and animals. This study aims to determine the effect of ethanolic extract of Aloe vera leaves in inhibiting Staphylococcus aureus by using maceration extract method. The concentrations used were 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% with positive control (Erytromycin) and negative control (aquades). The inhibitory zone analysis is done using the table method. Test of ethanol extract of Aloe vera leaves in inhibiting Staphylococcus aureus produced inhibition zones at concentrations of 60%, 80% and 100% with average diameter of 6.94 mm, 6.22 mm and 9.5 mm. The conclusion of this research is the ethanolic extract of Aloe vera leaves can inhibit Staphylococcus aureus in high concentrations

scholarly journals Effect of some plant extracts on germination and seeding of Raphanus sativus and effect on surface growth ofRhizoctonia solani

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 319-323
Author(s):  
Baghdad Science Journal
Keyword(s):  
Rhizoctonia Solani ◽  
Plant Extracts ◽  
Raphanus Sativus ◽  
Rosmarinus Officinalis ◽  
Surface Growth ◽  
Thymus Vulgaris ◽  
Salvia Sclarea ◽  
Growth Of Seedlings ◽  
Seeds Germination ◽  
Infection Percentage

The experiment was conducted to study the effect of leaves extract of Salvia sclarea , Rosmarinus officinalis and Thymus vulgaris with 10% and 30% concentration on germination of seeds and growth of seedlings . The effect of these extracts on infection percentage of seeds decay and surface growth of Rhizoctonia solani . The results showed that the three extracts effected significantly to reduced percentage of seeds germination, acceleration of germination , promoter indicator , infection percentage of seeds decay and surface growth of R. solani especially in 30% concentration .

OPTIMASI FORMULA EKSTRAK JAHE MERAH (Zingiber officinale) DENGAN METODE KEMPA LANGSUNG MENGGUNAKAN ANALISIS SIMPLEX LATTICE DESIGN

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Hayatus Sa'adah
Keyword(s):  
Dosage Form ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Disintegration Time ◽  
Lattice Design ◽  
Simplex Lattice Design ◽  
Optimum Proportion ◽  
Simplex Lattice ◽  
Red Ginger ◽  
Tablet Hardness

Processing of medicinal plants into the appropriate dosage form can ensure security during use. It is a motivation in making acceptable dosage form which is easy and convenient to use, especially the manufacture of ethanol extract red ginger tablets using a combination of starch 1500 and amprotab.The study begins with the manufacture of dry extract of red ginger. Optimization of making tablets using a combination of starch 1500 and disintegrator with simplex lattice design using three formulas is done by direct compaction method. Further testing on the tablet hardness, friability and disintegration time.The results showed starch 1500 has a greater influence increase hardness and disintegration time of tablets, as well as lowering the fragility of the tablet. While the interaction of starch 1500 and disintegrator has no effect on the physical tablet. The optimum proportion of the combination of starch 1500 and disintegrator meet the physical requirements of tablets with a ratio of 4: 6 with 7.99 kg hardness, the friability of 0.32% and disintegration time of 2.42 minutes

scholarly journals WS-5 Extract of Curcuma longa, Chaenomeles sinensis, and Zingiber officinale Contains Anti-AChE Compounds and Improves β-Amyloid-Induced Memory Impairment in Mice

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ju Eun Kim ◽  
Abinash Chandra Shrestha ◽  
Hyo Shin Kim ◽  
Ha Neul Ham ◽  
Jun Hyeong Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Memory Impairment ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Senile Plaques ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Chaenomeles Sinensis

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is linked to an extensive neuron loss via accumulation of amyloid-beta (Aβ) as senile plaques associated with reactive astrocytes and microglial activation in the brain. The objective of this study was to assess the therapeutic effect of WS-5 ethanol extract in vitro and in vivo against Aβ-induced AD in mice and to identify the extract’s active constituents. In the present study, WS-5 exerted a significant inhibitory effect on acetylcholinesterase (AChE). Analysis by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed that WS-5 prevented Aβ oligomerization via inhibition of Aβ1-42 aggregation. Evaluation of antioxidant activities using 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) demonstrated that WS-5 possessed a high antioxidant activity, which was confirmed by measuring the total antioxidant status (TAS). Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory properties of WS-5 were examined using lipopolysaccharide-stimulated BV-2 microglial cells. WS-5 significantly inhibited the lipopolysaccharide–induced production of nitric oxide and two proinflammatory cytokines, TNF-α and IL-6. The memory impairment in mice with Aβ-induced AD was studied using the Morris water maze and passive avoidance test. Immunohistochemistry was performed to monitor pathological changes in the hippocampus and cortex region of the mouse brain. The animal study showed that WS-5 (250 mg/kg) treatment improved learning and suppressed memory impairment as well as reduced Aβ plaque accumulation in Aβ-induced AD. HPLC analysis identified the extract’s active compounds that exert anti-AChE activity. In summary, our findings suggest that WS-5 could be applied as a natural product therapy with a focus on neuroinflammation-related neurodegenerative disorders.

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