scholarly journals Evaluation of Prebiotic and Antimicrobial Properties of Natural Extracts

2021 ◽  
pp. 390-398
Author(s):  
Ms. Naina Bhanjer ◽  
Ms. Prachi Bhatia ◽  
Dr. Sejal Rathod
Keyword(s):  
Lactobacillus Casei ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Aloe Barbadensis ◽  
Garcinia Indica ◽  
Host Health ◽  
Immune Health ◽  
Probiotic Microbes

Prebiotics are compounds in food that induce growth or activity of beneficial microorganisms & are beneficial for host health. The most common example is in the gastrointestinal tract, where prebiotics alter composition of organisms in the gut microbiome. Prebiotics are the non-digestible fibers or carbohydrates that gut bacteria can digest, and prebiotics adds nutritional value & help healthy bacteria grow. Prebiotics are associated with Probiotic, microbes which keep intestine healthy and enhance immune system by fighting with harmful bacteria. This study centers on evaluation of prebiotic properties for natural, aqueous extracts of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller), Kokum dried (Garcinia indica), and Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum) by stimulation of growth, of probiotic organism Lactobacillus casei isolated on Sterile Man Rogosa Sharpe Agar and was measured colorimetrically at 545 nm. Antimicrobial and biopreservative study were also performed of these extracts. Hence to evaluate the variable properties of being used in cancer treatment, cosmetics, food industry, etc. Presence of Vitamin C in these plants by DCPIP method broadens the idea of Prebiotics applications, like better immune health and wound healing. Probiotic organism is also used in horticulture, in this study it resulted in enhancing the process of germination, Lactobacillus casei of 108cfu/ml was incorporated in soil to enhance germination of fenugreek seed and kokum extract as a prebiotic source. Additionally, an online survey with Questionnaire methodology was conducted on Awareness and usage about prebiotic and probiotics by online platform and results were analyzed by graphical and statistical method.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Efficiency of Aloe arborescens and Aloe barbadensis Natural and Commercial Products

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Kaja Kupnik ◽  
Mateja Primožič ◽  
Željko Knez ◽  
Maja Leitgeb
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Aloe Barbadensis ◽  
Commercial Products ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Antimicrobial Efficiency ◽  
Aloe Arborescens ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries

Nowadays, there are many commercial products from natural resources on the market, but they still have many additives to increase their biological activities. On the other hand, there is particular interest in natural sources that would have antimicrobial properties themselves and would inhibit the growth and the reproduction of opportunistic microorganisms. Therefore, a comparative antimicrobial study of natural samples of aloe and its commercial products was performed. Qualitative and quantitative determination of antimicrobial efficiency of Aloe arborescens and Aloe barbadensis and its commercial products on fungi, Gram-negative, and Gram-positive bacteria was performed. Samples exhibited antimicrobial activity and slowed down the growth of all tested microorganisms. Research has shown that natural juices and gels of A. arborescens and A. barbadensis are at higher added concentrations comparable to commercial aloe products, especially against microbial cultures of Bacillus cereus, Candida albicans, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, whose growths were completely inhibited at a microbial concentration of 600 μg/mL. Of particular importance are the findings of the good antimicrobial efficacy of fresh juice and gel of A. arborescens on tested microorganisms, which is less known and less researched. These results show great potential of A. arborescens for further use in medicine, cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries.

Osmotic dehydration of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller)

2010 ◽  
Vol 97 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. García-Segovia ◽  
C. Mognetti ◽  
A. Andrés-Bello ◽  
J. Martínez-Monzó
Keyword(s):  
Osmotic Dehydration ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Aloe Barbadensis

scholarly journals Polymer-Based Scaffolds Loaded with Aloe vera Extract for the Treatment of Wounds

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 961
Author(s):  
Sibusiso Alven ◽  
Vuyolwethu Khwaza ◽  
Opeoluwa O. Oyedeji ◽  
Blessing A. Aderibigbe
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Chronic Wounds ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Wound Management ◽  
Wound Healing Process ◽  
Treatment Of Wounds

The treatment of wounds is one challenging biomedical field due to delayed wound healing common in chronic wounds. Several factors delay wound healing, including microbial infections, malnutrition, underlying physiological conditions, etc. Most of the currently used wound dressing materials suffer from poor antimicrobial properties, poor biodegradability and biocompatibility, and weak mechanical performance. Plant extracts, such as Aloe vera, have attracted significant attention in wound management because of their interesting biological properties. Aloe vera is composed of essential constituents beneficial for the wound healing process, such as amino acids, vitamins C and E, and zinc. Aloe vera influences numerous factors that are involved in wound healing and stimulates accelerated healing. This review reports the therapeutic outcomes of aloe vera extract-loaded polymer-based scaffolds in wound management.

scholarly journals Determinants of Nutrition Facts Table Use by Chinese Consumers for Nutritional Value Comparisons

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 673
Author(s):  
Zeying Huang ◽  
Haijun Li ◽  
Jiazhang Huang
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Nutrition Labeling ◽  
Chinese Consumers ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Interaction Detection ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Adoption Level

The nutrition facts table is a nutrition labeling tool designed to inform consumers of food nutritional contents and enable them to make healthier choices by comparing the nutritional values of similar foods. However, its adoption level is considerably low in China. This study employed the Chi-squared Automatic Interaction Detection (CHAID) algorithm to explore the factors associated with respondents’ adoption of nutrition facts table to compare the nutritional values of similar foods. Data were gathered through a nationally representative online survey of 1500 samples. Results suggested that consumers’ comprehension of the nutrition facts table was a direct explanatory factor for its use. The usage was also indirectly explained by people’s nutrition knowledge, the usage of nutrition facts table by their relatives and friends, and their focus on a healthy diet. Therefore, to increase the use of nutrition facts table by Chinese consumers, the first consideration should be given to enhancing consumers’ comprehension of the labeling

scholarly journals The therapeutic efficacy of Aloe vera gel ointment on staphylococcal pyoderma in dogs

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 2371-2380
Author(s):  
Ahmed Kamr ◽  
Ali Arbaga ◽  
Amanallah El-Bahrawy ◽  
Ahmed Elsify ◽  
Hadeer Khaled ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Efficacy ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Complete Healing ◽  
Aloe Barbadensis ◽  
Local Breed ◽  
Aloe Vera Gel ◽  
Antioxidant Parameters ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Factor Α

Background and Aim: Staphylococcus pyoderma is a common problem in dogs that need a novel treatment rather than antibiotic therapy. The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic efficacy, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidative properties of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) gel ointment on dogs' Staphylococcus pyoderma compared to gentamicin ointment. Materials and Methods: The inhibition zone of A. vera extract 20% and 40% and gentamicin 1% against Staphylococcus aureus was determined on well diffusion agar. Twenty Baladi local breed dogs were used as control negative group before intradermal inoculation with 105 CFU S. aureus. The animals were classified into four equal groups, control positive group without treatment (n=5), treated groups by 20% A. vera gel ointment (n=5), 40% A. vera gel ointment (n=5), and gentamicin ointment 1% (n=5). Topical application of A. vera and gentamicin ointments was carried out twice daily for 2 weeks until complete healing of dogs' pyoderma. Clinical evaluation was recorded. Inflammatory, oxidant, and antioxidant parameters were measured in serum. Results: The inhibition zone of A. vera extracts 20% and 40% was 19 mm and 23 mm, respectively, while gentamicin 1% was 18 mm. The half maximal inhibitory concentration (of A. vera 20% and 40% were 13.70 with R2=0.98. Dogs' pyoderma treated with A. vera gel ointment 20% and 40% were more likely to have low haptoglobin and tumor necrosis factor-α concentrations than gentamicin 1% ([odds ratio [OR]=4.6; 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.31-17.40; p<0.05]; [OR=5.2; 95% CI=1.04-22.30; p<0.05]), respectively. Conclusion: It seems evident that A. vera has therapeutic effect, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects against dogs' staphylococcal pyoderma than gentamicin that would support its further use rather than antibiotics in one health arena.

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