Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis and Other Medicinal Plants
Author Information
Author(s): Chan Lai Wah, Cheah Emily LC, Saw Constance LL, Weng Wanyu, Heng Paul WS
Primary Institution: National University of Singapore
Hypothesis
The study aims to test the effectiveness of traditional herb preparation methods for antimicrobial and antioxidant treatments.
Conclusion
Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis showed the highest antimicrobial and antioxidant activities among the eight tested medicinal plants.
Supporting Evidence
- Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis had the strongest activities against M. Smegmatis, C. albicans, B. subtilis and S. aureus.
- Boiled extracts of Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis demonstrated greater antioxidant activities than other tested medicinal plants.
- Ethanolic extract of Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis had 20% greater antimicrobial activities against M. smegmatis than streptomycin.
- The combination of magnolol and honokiol showed comparable effects to those of streptomycin.
Takeaway
This study looked at eight plants to see how well they fight germs and help with health. One plant, Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, was the best at both.
Methodology
Eight medicinal plants were tested for their antimicrobial and antioxidant activities using various extraction methods.
Limitations
The study did not explore the effects of all possible extraction methods or the long-term effects of the extracts.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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