Experimental Antioxidant and antifungal activities of essential oil of Alpinia calcarata Roscoe rhizomes
2010
Antioxidant and Antifungal Activities of Alpinia calcarata Essential Oil
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Arambewela Lakshmi S.R, Arawwawala L.D.A., Menuka Athauda Nandakumara
Primary Institution: Industrial Technology Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Hypothesis
The essential oil of Alpinia calcarata rhizomes possesses antioxidant and antifungal properties.
Conclusion
The essential oil of A. calcarata rhizomes has moderate antioxidant properties and promising antifungal activity.
Supporting Evidence
- The essential oil showed an EC50 of 45 ± 0.4 μg/mL in the DPPH assay.
- The antioxidant index of the essential oil was 16.1 ± 0.2 in the TBARS assay.
- The antifungal activity was more pronounced against Curvularia spp. compared to the positive control, daconil.
Takeaway
This study found that the oil from a plant called Alpinia calcarata can help fight off bad germs and also has some good effects on health.
Methodology
The study used DPPH and TBARS assays to measure antioxidant activity and agar plate methods to assess antifungal activity.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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