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The current study was carried out to investigate the phytochemical contents, antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and antibacterial activity of Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br. A preliminary phytochemical study was performed using conventional procedures. In crude aqueous, methanol, chloroform, and hexane extracts, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity were measured spectrophotometrically. A well diffusion approach was used to assess in vitro antibacterial activity against seven Microbial Type Culture Collection (MTCC) bacterial species and two MTCC fungus species. Saponin, tannin, flavonoid, phenol, terpenoids, cardiac glycoside, steroid, and alkaloid were found in the preliminary phytochemical study, but not anthraquinone and reducing sugar. The methanol extract fared better than the other extracts. The methanolic extract exhibited clear antibacterial action against Staphylococcus epidermidis, Proteus vulgaris and Penicillium chrysogenum, whereas hexane extract showed modest activity against Penicillium chrysogenum. Using petroleum ether hot extract, petroleum ether showed better antimicrobial activity against Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus and Penicillium chrysogenum, respectively. The greatest percentages of inhibition for DPPH and ABTS were 82.00±0.000 and 80.50±0.000 percent for methanol extracts, respectively. According to the current study, Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br includes both primary and secondary metabolites, which contribute to its traditional usage as a food and medicinal.
Protein enriched cereal bar is made in order to keep in mind todays life style, as people are more fond of junk food. Food consumption is just one of the multiple factors which have an impact on the nutritional status of the overall population. A primary contributor to obesity is the increase in unhealthy eating habits. Ready to eat Protein bar is made to combat unhealthiest junk food. Nutritional composition of protein enriched cereal bar is pronounced to be a good source of protein and minerals. A protein enriched composite cereal bar composed in combination of healthful ingredients, all these ingredients are readily available and affordable. The storage stability of protein enriched composite cereal bar will include complete proximate analysis (crude protein, crude fiber, crude fat, ash content) and their antioxidant capacity (Vitamin C, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, radical scavenger activity, DPPH) due to their bioactive compounds.
This study was aimed at evaluating the phytochemical components, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of leaves, twigs and stem barks of Acacia etbaica (Vachellia etbaica). Results should that the highest yields were obtained from the chloroform extract (23.5%) followed by methanol (20%), petroleum ether (2.25%), and ethyl acetate extract (1.7%) with most of them being sticky in texture. Leaves had a high amount of polyphenols (140.33mg GAE/L), tannin (8.13mg TAE/L), flavonoids (0.51%), and alkaloids (0.11%) as compared with the other parts of the plant. leaves had a high amount of saponins (0.74%). Stembark and leaf extracts showed high antioxidant activities compared with vitamin C. Chloroform and methanol extracts of all plant parts had potent antibacterial and antifungal activities when compared with extract of petroleum ether and ethyl acetate extracts. Petroleum ether extract of all parts strongly inhibited the growth of B. subtilis with an inhibition zone ranging from 23.3-26.2mm.
Pubblicazione Scopus: Effect of mycorrhizal inoculation on plant growth and medicinal properties of fruits in Opuntia ficus-indica
Domenico Prisa and Aftab Jamal International Journal of Minor Fruits, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Vo. 12 (1): 53-60, June, 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.53552/ijmfmap.12.1.2026.53-60 ABSTRACTOpuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear) is a drought-tolerant cactus species valued for its nutritionalfruits rich in antioxidants and medicinal compounds. This study explores how arbuscular mycorrhizal…
The rising incidence of anthelmintic resistance in chicken parasites has necessitated the urgent development of sustainable, environmentally acceptable alternatives to traditional synthetic medications. Ethnoveterinary medicine presents a viable approach by employing bioactive plant extracts that proficiently control helminth infections while reducing chemical residues. This study assessed the in vitro anthelmintic efficacy of Betel Leaf (Piper betle) Ethanolic Extract (BLEE) against Ascaridia galli to combat the rising anthelmintic resistance in chicken. Adult nematodes were subjected to a completely randomized design (CRD), with exposure to BLEE doses of 40, 80, and 120 mg/ml, alongside a Levamisole control. The results indicated a substantial response that was dependent on both dosage and duration. At 2 hours, 120 mg/ml BLEE resulted in 83.33% mortality, demonstrating no significant difference from Levamisole. After 6 hours, all BLEE treatments had cumulative fatality rates ranging from 90.00% to 96.67%. Phytochemical analysis revealed that tannins and saponins are the principal bioactive chemicals responsible for inducing parasite paralysis. The research suggests that P. betle extract at 120 mg/ml serves as a powerful botanical substitute for synthetic anthelmintics, endorsing its incorporation into sustainable poultry health management practices.
Banana is a very delicious and nutritious fruit, economically more affordable in all over the world for all age groups from the Musaceae family. It belongs to the genus Musa. Banana is easily digestible, have low fat, sufficient amount of minerals and vitamins therefore used in special diets as for babies, patient having stomach disorders, arthritis. Every part of banana plant has specific health benefits, used to treat and prevent different diseases like cancer, ulcer, Alzheimer’s disease, infection, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, diabetes, and hypertension due to its antifungal, antibiotic, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The unripe banana cooked form called plantains used as vegetable in some countries, useful for ulcer and digestive disorder. The leaves of banana plant are used for skin allergies, skin burns and flower of banana for bronchitis, diabetes, insect’s bites. The peel and pulp have dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin which is effective for the smoothness of muscles of intestine and vitamin c of banana peel helps to get rid from free radical and protect the body from disease attack. The purpose of writing this review article to study the benefits of nutrients present in banana like phenols, flavonoids, phytochemicals, potassium, vitamins, fiber on human health.
A traditional medicinal plant which is native to tropical, subtropical and warm temperate areas of the globe. The plant is distributed as a contaminant in rice seed in France and Philippines. Running water especially floods distributes the seeds from field to field. The plant is common for its medicinal value in alternative systems of holistic health (Ayurvedic, Unani, Homeopathy, Sidha and Chinese) and herbal medicines. Scientific evidence for the folklore claim of the plant has been investigated in many studies but a summary of the data is not available. Detailed literature review of the plant with the recent advancement in research along with therapeutic potentials and scientific evidence are given herein. Databases such as Google Scholar, Elsevier, Science Direct and PubMed have been used to access the literature, thus excluding articles related to ecology, agriculture and synthetic work. The review indicated new potentials for the plant and revealed pharmacological activities supporting the traditional claim. For example, antitumor activity studies of the plant revealed its use for treating tumors. Moreover, clinical studies of the plant extract are mandatory based on safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetic data. The current review may be helpful for researchers intending to extend the research on the plant as well as in the preparation of evidence-based formulations in the pharmaceutical industry.