This paper deals with the biological properties Plectranthus Amboinicus (Lour) Spring. The plant samples of Plectranthus Amboinicus collected from local area of Salem, India during October 2016 were extracted in methanol, ethyl acetate, hexane and aqueous followed by cold percolation method.
Phytochemical analysis of plant extracts of Plectranthus Amboinicus (PAME, PAEA, PAHE & PAAE) has confirmed the presence of flavonoid, carbohydrate, tannin, glycoside, protein, alkaloid, fixed oil & fat, amino acid and saponin.
Plants have been used to treat human infectious diseases since ancient times; scientific investigations of plant material have clearly proved the therapeutic efficacy of plants over time. Nowadays, many countries use plants to treat different maladies including infectious diseases of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and biliary systems.
Although significant progress has been made in microbiological research and in the control of many diseases caused by infectious organisms such as bacteria, recurrent epidemics due to drug resistant bacteria as well as the appearance of new bacterial pathogenic strains demand the discovery of new antibiotics. The investigation of medicinal plants using frontier technologies is now being reconsidered to be a feasible approach for discovering novel bioactive agents to solve widespread public health problems.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Review of Literature
- Scope of the Present Study
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Summary
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to evaluate the phytochemical profile and various biological properties of the crude extracts of Plectranthus amboinicus. The research focuses on exploring the antibacterial, antioxidant, and mosquito-larvicidal potential of different extracts from the plant.
- Phytochemical analysis of Plectranthus amboinicus
- Antibacterial activity of Plectranthus amboinicus extracts
- Antioxidant activity of Plectranthus amboinicus extracts
- Mosquito-larvicidal activity of Plectranthus amboinicus extracts
- Potential applications of Plectranthus amboinicus in medicinal and pest control fields
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides a general overview of the significance of plants as a source of medicinal compounds, highlighting the historical and contemporary use of plant-derived drugs. The chapter also emphasizes the need for discovering new and safer therapeutic agents, particularly from natural sources, and underscores the importance of traditional medicinal plants in addressing various health challenges.
- Review of Literature: This chapter delves into the existing scientific literature on Plectranthus amboinicus, examining its traditional uses, phytochemical composition, and documented biological activities. It summarizes previous studies related to its antibacterial, antioxidant, and mosquito-larvicidal properties, providing a foundation for the current research.
- Scope of the Present Study: This chapter outlines the specific objectives, methodology, and scope of the current research. It details the specific research questions, the extraction methods used, and the biological assays employed to evaluate the antimicrobial, antioxidant, and larvicidal properties of Plectranthus amboinicus extracts.
- Materials and Methods: This chapter provides a comprehensive description of the materials used and the experimental procedures undertaken in the study. It details the plant collection, extraction techniques, characterization methods, and the specific assays employed to evaluate the various biological activities of the extracts.
- Results: This chapter presents the findings of the research, summarizing the phytochemical analysis of Plectranthus amboinicus extracts, the observed antibacterial, antioxidant, and mosquito-larvicidal activities, and the statistical analysis of the data. It provides a detailed account of the experimental results obtained in the study.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords of this work are Plectranthus amboinicus, phytochemical analysis, antibacterial activity, antioxidant activity, mosquito-larvicidal activity, crude extracts, medicinal plants, traditional medicine, natural products, and bioactivity.
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- Paramasivam Deepak (Author), A. Palanisamy (Author), P. Perumal (Author), 2019, Evaluation of biological properties of Plectranthus Amboinicus (Lour) Spring, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1236561
