Phytochemical profile and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of hydroethanolic extracts of Ficus pumila

Noronha, Nat alia Maria; Ribeiro, Grazielle Esteves; Ribeiro, Ingridy Simone; Marques, Marcos Jos e; Coelho, Luiz Felipe Leomil; Chavasco, Jorge Kleber

doi:10.5897/ajmr2014.6762

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“…Our investigation revealed no discernible antifungal properties in the extracts of F. pumila and P. stelis against the array of fungal strains examined, which contrasts with the findings of Noronha et al (2014), who demonstrated that ethanol extracts of F. pumila exhibited antifungal efficacy against the yeasts C. albicans and S. cerevisiae. Other studies have also documented the antifungal activity of several Ficus species, including F. carica, against various fungi: Fusarium oxysporum and A. niger (Rashid et al, 2014), Candida famata (Al- Askari et al, 2013) and Trichoderma viride (Yan et al 2011).…”

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“…F. pumila exhibited a rich presence of flavonoids, tannins, and polyphenols, while P. stelis showcased a diverse range of tannins, polyphenols, triterpenes, anthraquinones, and flavonoids. These results align with prior studies by Martins et al (2006), Leong et al (2008), Noronha et al (2014), andXiao et al (2022), who reported the detection of steroid sterols, flavonoids, tannins, and phenolic compounds, respectively. Additionally, Oliveira et al (2009), Sirisha et al (2010), andKaur (2012) documented the presence of triterpenes in their findings.…”

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“…In this study, it was found that none of the extracts from F. pumila and P. stelis showed any growth inhibitory effects against the fungi tested, and therefore, the extracts are deemed to be harmless against these fungal species. Despite our negative results, Noronha et al (2014) did report antifungal activity of F. pumila extracts against C. albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeasts.…”

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Antibacterial, antifungal, toxic and larvicidal activity of Ficus pumila (Moraceae) and Phthirusa stelis (Loranthaceae)

Lanza Castillo,

Marchán Gómez,

Rivas Patiño

et al. 2024

URJ

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Introduction: Ficus pumila and Phtirusa stelis are emerging as a source of natural products. Objectives: Identify the families of chemical compounds present in the species to be studied. Determine the antibacterial and antifungal activity of the crude extracts of F. pumila and P. stelis. Assess the toxicity of the crude extracts of the species against Artemia sp. Determine effects on Aedes aegypti larvae and. Methods: We evaluated the bioactivity of ethanolic, and isopropyl extracts obtained from the fruits, leaves and stems of both species were evaluated for antibacterial activity, antifungal activity, toxic activity against Artemia sp, A. aegypti larvae and phytochemical study. Results: We identificated flavonoids, tannins, and polyphenols in isopropyl and ethanol extracts of leaves, stems and fruits of F. pumila. We detected flavonoids, tannins, anthraquinones, triterpenes, and polyphenols in isopropyl and ethanol extracts of stems and leaves of P. stelis. We detected flavonoids, tannins, anthraquinones, triterpenes, and polyphenols in isopropyl and ethanol extracts of stems and leaves of P. stelis. F. pumila, the isopropyl stem extract demonstrated the most effective activity, since it exerted antibacterial activity, with inhibition halos being observed on B. subtilis (10 mm) and E. coli (7 mm), while the ethanolic extract of the leaves showed effect on Staphylococcus aureus (11 mm). The ethanolic extract of P. stelis leaves exhibited activity against S. aureus (10 mm), B. subtilis (10 mm) and that of stem extract showed similar results with inhibition zone of halos of 11 and 10 mm, respectively. The isopropyl extract of leaves also displayed activity against E. coli (15 mm). None of the extracts from F. pumila and P. stelis, showed any growth inhibitory effect against the pathogenic fungi. The majority of P. stelis extracts showed positive LC results against Artemia sp., with the ethanolic leaf extract exhibiting high toxicity (0,01 µg/mL). The isopropyl leaf extract also showed high toxicity (0,01 µg/mL), as did the isopropyl stem extract (0,02 µg/mL). The ethanolic and isopropyl extracts of F. pumila and P. stelis did not show toxicity to Aedes aegypti larvae. Conclusion: The plant species F. pumila and P. stelis, can be considered as sources of important and promising compounds for therapeutic research. These plants have shown potential in various studies, and further research could lead to the discovery of new treatments and therapies.

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Antibacterial, antifungal, toxic and larvicidal activity of Ficus pumila (Moraceae) and Phthirusa stelis (Loranthaceae)

Lanza Castillo,

Marchán Gómez,

Rivas Patiño

et al. 2024

URJ

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“…The extraction procedure is described in the Supplementary Information. According to the literature, the main constituents of this hydroalcoholic extract are flavonoids, tannins and carbohydrate glycosides [40][41][42]. Solutions containing the plant extract and zinc ions formulations were prepared in corrosive medium with a mixture of different concentrations of plant extracts (100, 200 and 400 ppm) and zinc salt (25, 50, 100 and 200 ppm).…”

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“…(FP) is a member of the Moraceae family and commonly found in tropical areas [40]. It has been reported that the leaves of this plant are rich in flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids and carbohydrate glycosides [41,42]. These different compounds have structural elements (unsaturated rings, nucleophilic oxygen atoms, etc.)…”

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Electrochemical study and experimental simulation of the synergistic effect of a formulation based on Ficus pumila Linn. Leaves extract and zinc sulfate on the XC38 steel corrosion inhibition in NaCl solution

Wamba-Tchio

Pengou

Teillout

et al. 2022

Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry

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Bioactive Compounds, Therapeutic Activities, and Applications of Ficus pumila L.

Zhao

Lin

et al. 2021

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Ficus pumila L. has been used as a functional plant for a long time in East Asia, especially its fruits, as a dietary component in Japan and parts of China. A series of bioactive compounds, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, terpenoids, alcohols, and steroids, have been extracted from the stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits of Ficus pumila L. Accumulated studies have demonstrated that Ficus pumila L. has multiple therapeutic activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antitumor, hypoglycemic, and cardiovascular protective effects. Moreover, Ficus pumila L. has extensive applications, such as in the food industry and ecological city construction. Herein, we summarize the latest knowledge about the bioactive compounds and therapeutic activities of Ficus pumila L., and its applications in the food industry and ecological city construction are also discussed. We hope that this comprehensive review can attract more attention to Ficus pumila L. and be helpful for its further applications.

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Phytochemical profile and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of hydroethanolic extracts of Ficus pumila

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Antibacterial, antifungal, toxic and larvicidal activity of Ficus pumila (Moraceae) and Phthirusa stelis (Loranthaceae)

Antibacterial, antifungal, toxic and larvicidal activity of Ficus pumila (Moraceae) and Phthirusa stelis (Loranthaceae)

Electrochemical study and experimental simulation of the synergistic effect of a formulation based on Ficus pumila Linn. Leaves extract and zinc sulfate on the XC38 steel corrosion inhibition in NaCl solution

Bioactive Compounds, Therapeutic Activities, and Applications of Ficus pumila L.

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