Aim
This study aims to investigate the antibacterial, antifungal, and phytochemical properties of methanolic tuber extracts from
Terminalia chebula
. Additionally, the study seeks to assess the in vitro anticancer effects of these extracts on an oral cancer cell line, as well as their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
Materials and methods
The research involves examining the antibacterial and antifungal properties of methanolic tuber extracts from
Terminalia chebula
. The phytochemical composition will be analyzed using standard techniques. The in vitro anticancer effects will be tested on an oral cancer cell line, while antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities will be evaluated through appropriate assays.
Results
The study demonstrated that
Terminalia chebula
methanolic tuber extracts exhibit cytotoxic effects on the oral cancer cell line (KB-1), reducing cell viability as evidenced by the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. A concentration of 30 µg/mL induced notable morphological changes observed under an inverted fluorescence microscope. Antioxidant assays showed a maximum absorption of 85.3% with 50 µL of the extract, while anti-inflammatory tests revealed a 76.0% absorption. Antimicrobial activity, assessed via agar-well diffusion, indicated significant antibacterial effects, especially against
Streptococcus mutans
and
Candida albicans
at higher concentrations. The findings suggest promising therapeutic potential for
Terminalia chebula
extracts.
Conclusion
Terminalia chebula
tuber extracts may treat diseases caused by studied organisms. The study suggests that methanolic extracts from
Terminalia chebula
tubers have potential commercial value due to their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cytotoxic properties. The extracts induced apoptosis in an oral cancer cell line at 30 µg/mL after 24 hours. Further research is needed to understand the active components and underlying molecular mechanisms.