Antibacterial efficacy of tender coconut water (Cocos nucifera L) on Streptococcus mutans: An in-vitro study

Rukmini, J N; Manasa, S.; Rohini, C.; Sireesha, Lavanya Putchla; Ritu, Sachan; Umashankar, GK

doi:10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_275_16

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“…Infections in animals are accompanied by high serum total protein, elevated globulin and low albumin levels resulting from enhanced antibody secretion in response to infection (Orhue et al,2005;Wamboi et al, 2020). Coconut water supplementation seemingly reduced susceptibility of birds in groups B and C to infection probably as a result of its antimicrobial properties (Rajan et al, 2016;Rukmini et al, 2017).…”

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“…It contains chemical constituents such as vitamins, amino acids, selenium, cytokinins (kinetin), minerals (Bhagya et al, 2010) and lauric acid. Antimicrobial properties of coconut water have been shown by different studies (Rajan et al, 2016;Rukmini et al, 2017). Kinetin was reported to have pro-proliferative effect on cells (Lee et al, 2006) and immune cells (Li et al, 2017).…”

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Coconut water enhances immunity of cockerels before and after vaccination against Newcastle disease virus

Bello¹,

Abdullah²,

Okunrinkoya³

et al. 2021

J. Anim. Sci. Vet. Med.

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Coconut water contains cytokinins and lauric acid which have potentials to enhance immune response. Poor immune response after vaccination is a common problem in poultry industry. Due to this challenge, this experimental study was carried out to evaluate the effects of coconut water on cell mediated and humoral immunity in cockerel chicks. Seventy five day-old cockerel chicks were randomly divided into three groups (A, B and C) and each group contained 25 birds. Group A (control) received ordinary water for 32 days while birds in group B received 100 ml of coconut water/1 L of water for 32 days. Group C received 100 mL of coconut water/1 L of water till day 19 of age and ordinary water from day 20 to day 32 of age. The birds were vaccinated against Newcastle disease (NDV) on day 20. Blood samples were collected on day 19 and 32 to evaluate the leukogram, antibody titer against NDV, total proteins and cytokines. Intestinal samples were also collected for immunoglobulin A analysis following the euthanasia of the birds. Means ± SD of the parameters were calculated and compared for significance differences using one-way ANOVA (p<0.05). A significantly lower total protein and globulin levels were recorded in groups B and C on day 19. Contrarily, there was an increase in total protein and globulin levels in groups B and C, and an increase in monocytes count in group B on day 32. The serum levels of gamma interferon, interleukin 2 and Newcastle disease antibody titre increased significantly in groups B and C on day 32. Immunoglobulin G and A concentrations were not significantly different across the three groups on day 32. These results showed that coconut water supplementation before and after vaccination improved immune response to Newcastle disease vaccine.

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Coconut water enhances immunity of cockerels before and after vaccination against Newcastle disease virus

Bello¹,

Abdullah²,

Okunrinkoya³

et al. 2021

J. Anim. Sci. Vet. Med.

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“…Anthelmintic activity of coconut water has not been studied. Antibacterial: an in vitro study on Streptococcus mutans showed no zone of inhibition using both fresh and pasteurized coconut water (Rukmini et al, 2017). Gastroprotective: coconut water (2 ml/d PO for 40 days) reduced indomethacin-induced formation of gastric ulcers in rats by 39% (Nneli and Woyike, 2008).…”

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Traditional Herbal Medicine in Mesoamerica: Toward Its Evidence Base for Improving Universal Health Coverage

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The quality of health care in Mesoamerica is influenced by its rich cultural diversity and characterized by social inequalities. Especially indigenous and rural communities confront diverse barriers to accessing formal health services, leading to often conflicting plurimedical systems. Fostering integrative medicine is a fundamental pillar for achieving universal health coverage (UHC) for marginalized populations. Recent developments toward health sovereignty in the region are concerned with assessing the role of traditional medicines, and particularly herbal medicines, to foster accessible and culturally pertinent healthcare provision models. In Mesoamerica, as in most regions of the world, a wealth of information on traditional and complementary medicine has been recorded. Yet these data are often scattered, making it difficult for policy makers to regulate and integrate traditionally used botanical products into primary health care. This critical review is based on a quantitative analysis of 28 survey papers focusing on the traditional use of botanical drugs in Mesoamerica used for the compilation of the "Mesoamerican Medicinal Plant Database" (MAMPDB), which includes a total of 12,537 use-records for 2188 plant taxa. Our approach presents a fundamental step toward UHC by presenting a pharmacological and toxicological review of the cross-culturally salient plant taxa and associated botanical drugs used in traditional medicine in Mesoamerica. Especially for native herbal drugs, data about safety and effectiveness are limited. Commonly used cross-culturally salient botanical drugs, which are considered safe but for which data on effectiveness is lacking constitute ideal candidates for treatment outcome studies.

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“…Coconut water has various health benefits, namely it prevents oxidative damage due to its antioxidant content, helps rehydration and supports physical performance, as well as prevents and lowers a high blood pressure [1][2][3]5]. Coconut water also has antiobesity and antiinflammatory, antibacterial, antitumour, and antidiabetic effects [5][6][7][8]. Young coconut water can reduce insulin levels and plasma glucose in rats fed on fructose [4].…”

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Effects of variety and maturity stage of coconut on physicochemical and sensory characteristics of powdered coconut drink

Azra¹,

Setiawan²,

Nasution³

et al. 2021

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Introduction. Coconut water is rich in nutrients and biologically-active compounds. However, it has a short shelf life that can be prolonged by freeze drying. The purpose of this study was to analyze the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of fresh and powdered coconut drinks. Study objects and methods. The experiments included eight samples, namely fresh and powdered coconut drinks obtained from coconuts of different varieties (tall and hybrid) and maturity stages (4 and 6 m.o.). The samples were analyzed for nutrient content (ash, protein, fat, total carbohydrate, and fibre), physicochemical properties (titratable acidity, pH, viscosity, total soluble solids, turbidity, water activity, and browning index), and sensory characteristics (color, aroma, taste, texture, and overall acceptance). Results and discussion. The results obtained showed that there were significant differences among the coconut drinks of different varieties and maturity stages. They differed in nutrient content, pH value, titratable acidity, viscosity, and water activity. Meanwhile, the aroma, taste, and overall acceptance scores of all the samples were not significantly different. The powdered drink from 6 m.o. hybrid coconut was selected as the optimal sample due to its good sensory and physicochemical attributes. These attributes were similar to those of the fresh coconut drink. Conclusion. The powdered drink from 6 m.o. hybrid coconut obtained by freeze drying could be considered as an alternative healthy drink with good quality characteristics.

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Antibacterial efficacy of tender coconut water (Cocos nucifera L) on Streptococcus mutans: An in-vitro study

Cited by 23 publications

References 8 publications

Coconut water enhances immunity of cockerels before and after vaccination against Newcastle disease virus

Coconut water enhances immunity of cockerels before and after vaccination against Newcastle disease virus

Traditional Herbal Medicine in Mesoamerica: Toward Its Evidence Base for Improving Universal Health Coverage

Effects of variety and maturity stage of coconut on physicochemical and sensory characteristics of powdered coconut drink

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