The Antimicrobial Properties of Selected Oils Used as Cosmetics Compounds

Marchwińska, Katarzyna; Michocka, Katarzyna

doi:10.18559/soep.2017.7.3

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“…Also, Marchwińska and Michocka [30] demonstrated that WGO had an antimicrobial activity against Streptococcus epidermidis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These organisms were reported as a regular cause of postoperative infection, and this action could accelerate the ulcer and wound healing.…”

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Effect of Nigella sativa Versus Wheat Germ Oil on the Healing of Traumatic Ulcer in Albino Rats

Mohamed,

ElBaz,

Hegazy

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Background and objective: Nigella sativa (NS) oil has been used as an ointment for relief from abscesses, nasal ulcers, orchitis, eczema, and swollen joints. The nutritional and biological values of wheat germ oil (WGO) are imperative points for testing its wound healing properties in traumatic ulcer. The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the ability of NS versus WGO in promoting the healing of induced traumatic ulcer in albino rats clinically and histologically.Materials and methods: This study was carried out after the approval of the Research Ethics Committee (REC) of the Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University, in Ismailia, Egypt, on 60 albino rats with induced labial ulcer according to calculated sample size. All animals were anaesthetized with an intraperitoneal injection of 10% ketamine. The ulcer was produced on the labial mucosa corresponding to the midline between the lower two incisors of each rat. After induction of the ulcer, rats were randomly divided into four groups according to the treatment medicament: Group A (negative control group): 15 rats which remained without treatment; Group B (positive control): 15 rats which received daily a topical application of 1 ml of cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) and lidocaine gel; Group C (NS group): 15 rats which received a daily topical application of 1 mm of NS oil painted by a brush covering the whole area of the ulcer; and Group D (WGO group): 15 rats which received 1 mm of WGO. The ulcers were measured using a digital caliper and were recorded using a digital camera at days 0, 3, 7, and 9, the largest (D) and smallest (d) diameters of the lesion were recorded, and the ulcer area was calculated using the following formula: A=π×D/2×d/2. Tissue samples were taken for histological examination, and the labial mucosa was dissected out and embedded in paraffin wax blocks. The blocks were cut with microtome to obtain sections of 4-5 μm thickness to be stained with hematoxylin and eosin stain and Masson's trichrome stain. All sections were examined under a light microscope, and the presence of inflammatory cells and collagen tissue remodeling were evaluated.Results: Within the control group, there are statistically non-significant changes in the mean of the surface area of ulcer when comparing changes in 10 rats who survived till the seventh day and inflammatory cell count when comparing changes in five rats who were sacrificed at the seventh day. There was a significant decrease in surface area and inflammatory cell count in five rats who survived till the ninth day. Within the WGO group only, all survived rats had healed ulcer at the ninth day. There is a significant decrease in inflammatory cell count in five rats who survived till the ninth day.Conclusion: WGO was significantly more effective in the treatment of animal-induced ulcer compared to NS oil or CPC and lidocaine oral gel.

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Effect of Nigella sativa Versus Wheat Germ Oil on the Healing of Traumatic Ulcer in Albino Rats

Mohamed,

ElBaz,

Hegazy

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…Marchwi ńska et al [106] investigated the efficacy of 18 different cold-pressed cosmetic oils in terms of their ability to impede the proliferation of human pathogens. The antibacterial activity of cosmetic oils was assessed using the disc diffusion method.…”

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Recent Advances in the Antibacterial Activities of Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon) By-Products

Athanasiadis,

Chatzimitakos,

Kalompatsios

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a popular fruit worldwide due to its refreshing taste and its high water content (92% of its weight). According to the phytochemistry of the plant, carbohydrates, saponins, glycosides, steroids, alkaloids, polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins can be detected in watermelons. C. lanatus generates by-products and, as such, can be characterized by its seeds and rinds. These by-products’ phytochemicals are nutritious and functional. Watermelon seeds contain many phytochemical compounds with beneficial biological activities, according to numerous scientific studies. This fact promotes watermelon seed consumption and encourages food and pharmaceutical companies to use this innovative ingredient. The watermelon rind has all the nutrients of the pulp and also more antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and bioactive substances. Numerous studies show that watermelon peel is high in fiber and nutrients and can be used in a variety of culinary products. These residues need to be utilized for creating innovative functional food products with added value for the food chain’s sustainability. More studies of watermelon by-products are required to promote functional food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical applications. This review aims to shed light on the underutilized portion of watermelon and its chemical properties in order to pave the way for future research.

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Evaluation of the Wheat Germ Oil Topical Formulations for Wound Healing Activity in Rats

Zakaria¹,

Musa²,

Faraj³

et al. 2021

Pakistan J. of Biological Sciences

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The Antimicrobial Properties of Selected Oils Used as Cosmetics Compounds

Cited by 3 publications

References 11 publications

Effect of Nigella sativa Versus Wheat Germ Oil on the Healing of Traumatic Ulcer in Albino Rats

Effect of Nigella sativa Versus Wheat Germ Oil on the Healing of Traumatic Ulcer in Albino Rats

Recent Advances in the Antibacterial Activities of Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon) By-Products

Evaluation of the Wheat Germ Oil Topical Formulations for Wound Healing Activity in Rats

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