Pharmacological properties of Anagallis arvensis L. (“scarlet pimpernel”) and Anagallis foemina Mill. (“blue pimpernel”) traditionally used as wound healing remedies in Navarra (Spain)

López, Víctor; Jäger, Anna K.; Akerreta, S.; Cavero, Rita Yolanda; Calvo, María Isabel

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2010.12.036

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“…The aliquot was spread evenly onto Mueller-Hinton agar using a sterilized cotton swab. Then, the plated medium was allowed to dry at room temperature for 30 min [32]. On each plate, equidistant wells were prepared with a 6-mmdiameter sterilized, cork borer, which were 2 mm from the edge of the plate.…”

Section: Agar Well Diffusionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Water purification and antibacterial efficacy of Moringa oleifera Lam

2018

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Background: Plants are rich in secondary metabolites and are being used for the treatment of various ailments in the indigenous system of medicine. Many developing countries are facing illnesses, and deaths among children are caused by germs, which get into the mouth via water and food. In addition, it has been estimated that up to 80% of all disease and sickness in the world is caused by inadequate sanitation, polluted water or unavailability of water. Thus, this study investigates the water purifying property of Moringa oleifera seed powder and determines the role of seed extracts against a few bacterial growths. Methods: Water samples were obtained randomly during January and February, 2015, from the Angereb and Shinta rivers, Gondar, Ethiopia. Both sites of water samples were subjected for purification studies and treated with dried seed powder. Treated water samples were subjected to bacteriological analysis using most probable number technique. Results: Addition of aluminum sulfate as a coagulant lowered the water pH from 7.2 to 3.66, while the seed extract water pH remained the same. Treatment of 0.016 g/L of M. oleifera decreased water turbidity from 208.3 nephelometric turbidity units (NTU) to 33.66 NTU (83.84%) and from 129 NTU to 16.8 NTU (86.98%) for the Shinta and Angereb river water samples, respectively. The highest microbial load reduction was found with the Angereb (97.17%) and Shinta (97.50%) rivers. The acetone extracts showed maximum antibacterial activity with 19.00 mm against Salmonella typhii (clinical isolate), while Shigella dysenteriae (clinical isolate) was the least sensitive with 7.66 mm on the aqueous extract. The most frequent MIC value was 6.25 mg/mL followed by 12.5 mg/mL. The acetone extract is the most potent in inhibiting and killing the test organisms at a very low concentration for Shigella typhii. Conclusion: Taken together, the seed powder exhibits a remarkable reduction in turbidity and coliform count which makes the seed powder a good source for water purification. The acetone extract of seed had a strong antibacterial activity. It reveals that the seed powder and its extract can control and reduce waterborne bacterial diseases. This investigation facilitates benefits to those who cannot afford and or have access to clean drinking water in Ethiopia and elsewhere.

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Water purification and antibacterial efficacy of Moringa oleifera Lam

2018

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“…Namely, flavonoids are well-known for displaying antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities (Pietta, 2000), whereas many saponins have been described as anti-inflammatory and antifungal agents (Bruneton, 2001). In addition, López et al (2011) established the anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antifungal effects of the methanolic extract of both species, which inhibit the growth of Bacillus subtillis, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans. In the Suva planina region, A. tinctoria is mentioned in the treatment of liver complaints.…”

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An ethnobotanical survey of traditionally used plants on Suva planina mountain (south-eastern Serbia)

Jarić

Mačukanović-Jocić

Djurdjević

et al. 2015

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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“…The aliquot was spread evenly onto Muller Hinton agar by sterile cotton swab. Then, the plated medium was allowed to dry at room temperature for 30 min [10] . On each plate, equidistant wells were made with a 6 mm diameter sterilized, cork borer, 2 mm from the edge of the plate.…”

Section: Agar Well Diffusionmentioning

confidence: 99%