Objective: The aim of this research article is to develop and evaluate herbal antiaging cream using Annona squamosa leaf extract because of its antioxidant potential.
Method: Free radical scavenging activity of Annona squamosa aqueous was determined by DPPH method. 0.5 ml of each solution of concentration of sample was added to 3 ml of 0.004% ethanolic DPPH free radical solution. After 30 minutes the absorbance of the preparations were taken at 517 nm by a UV spectrophotometer which was compared with the corresponding absorbance of standard ascorbic acid. The qualitative phytochemical analysis of Annona squamosa (custard apple) leaf extract shows the presence of flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids and phenols and absence of terpenoids and steroids
Results: Formulation A3 shows good DPPH scavenging activity as compare to formulation A1 and A2 and ascorbic acid. Formulation A3 is stable for 3 months.
Conclusion: Due to high antioxidant values of Annona squamosa it is concluded that it is possible to develop anti-aging cream using aqueous extract of Annona squamosa leaf.
The work was intended to investigate the antibacterial activity of the various medicinal plants viz. Calotropis procera,
Jatropha curcas, Cryptostegia grandiflora, Clerodendron inermis and Cassia tora, collected from Indore (Madhya
Pradesh, India) region. The aim of the study, with an objective, was to evaluate the antimicrobial potentials and to determine
the zone of inhibition of extracts of selected plants on some medically important bacterial strains. The antimicrobial activity
was determined in the extracts using agar disc diffusion method. Various plant extracts were tested for the antibacterial
activities against Bacillus subtilis, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Corynebacterium
diphteriae. Zone of inhibition of extracts were compared with that of standards like streptomycin. The outcomes illustrated
that the noteworthy inhibition of the bacterial growth was shown against the tested organisms. The phytochemical analyses
of the plants were also carried out. The microbial activity of the selected plant was due to the presence of various secondary
metabolites. Hereafter, these plants can be used to discover bioactive natural products that may serve as leads in the
development of new pharmaceuticals research activities.
Context: Antioxidants are helpful in increasing the blood circulation and thus help in hair growth as well as in the treatment of diseases. Alopecia is a dermatological disorder with psychosocial implications on patients with hair loss. The antioxidant property of plant and different herbs can be utilized in hair fall conditions or many diseases. Aim: The aim of this study is to develop an herbal hair growth promoting shampoo using Piper betle and Psidium guajava leaves extract due to their antioxidant property. Materials and Methods: Antioxidant activity of herbal shampoo formulation containing P. betle and P. guajava leaves extract was determined using 2, 2-diphenyl-1picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method, 0.5 ml of each sample at various concentrations was added to 1.5 ml of DPPH (0.004%) solution and allowed to stand in the dark at room temperature for 20 min. The absorbance at 520 nm was recorded using UV spectroscopy which was compared with ascorbic acid taken as standard. Results: The results of the study demonstrated that formulation FC 3 exhibited best antioxidant activity and formulation was stable for 2 months. The formulation FC 3 shows better pH, foamability, dirt dispersion, and wettability. Conclusion: The results of this study suggested that herbal shampoo formulation containing P. betle and P. guajava leaves extract is best for hair growth promoter and many problems related to hairs.
Skin is the largest organ and acts as the first line of defense of our body. After a certain period of time, our skin losses its skin tone and elasticity that we called aging. Skin aging is the result of programmed senescence and prolonged environmental injury to the skin. Skin aging can be controlled by the use of antioxidants and free radical scavengers. Nowadays, the significance of herbals and herbal products is gaining worldwide. The demand of herbal medicine is increasing rapidly due to their skin friendliness, low cost, and lack of side effects. Plants have potential activities such as anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin whitening activities. The aim of this review article is to provide information regarding the control of skin aging by antioxidant-rich herbal medicines.
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