Introduction: The use of Musa paradisiaca L. (banana) pseudo-stem powder and juice for the treatment of cold and asthma is part of Cuban traditional medicine. There is not information about the influence of banana stem products on allergic reactions. Therefore, this work was aimed to assess the antiallergic potential of a banana pseudo-stem powder (BPSP) by the use of an experimental model with mice. Methods: Banana stems were collected at Marianao Municipality in Havana. The plant material was ground and filtered and the resulting powder was suspended with acacia 10 mg/mL for experiments. Acute oral toxicity was determined in both sex rats. Female BALB/c mice were sensitized against ovalbumin. Single doses of the powder (60 mg/kg b.w.) or ketotifen (3 mg/kg b.w.) were administered 1 hour before the induction systemic anaphylaxis by i.v. injection of ovalbumin. Moreover, the test product, (0,6; 2; 6 and 20 mg/kg b.w. x day) was given to mice during the immunization period, followed by the induction of systemic anaphylaxis or the measurement of passive cutaneous anaphylaxis titers of mice antisera in rats. Results: There were neither deaths nor any sign of toxicity among the rats treated with banana powder. Unlike ketotifen, a single oral dose of this product was unable to inhibit systemic anaphylaxis in mice. However, a daily oral treatment produced the significant reduction of active and passive anaphylaxis. Conclusion: This work has given the first experimental evidence that a pseudo-stem powder of M. paradisiaca grown in Cuba has an antiallergic potential.
{"title":"Antiallergic potential of a pseudo-stem powder of Musa paradisiaca L. (banana)","authors":"M. Mesa, Abel D. González, L. A. D. L. Luz","doi":"10.15171/ijpni.2019.05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/ijpni.2019.05","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The use of Musa paradisiaca L. (banana) pseudo-stem powder and juice for the treatment of cold and asthma is part of Cuban traditional medicine. There is not information about the influence of banana stem products on allergic reactions. Therefore, this work was aimed to assess the antiallergic potential of a banana pseudo-stem powder (BPSP) by the use of an experimental model with mice. \u0000Methods: Banana stems were collected at Marianao Municipality in Havana. The plant material was ground and filtered and the resulting powder was suspended with acacia 10 mg/mL for experiments. Acute oral toxicity was determined in both sex rats. Female BALB/c mice were sensitized against ovalbumin. Single doses of the powder (60 mg/kg b.w.) or ketotifen (3 mg/kg b.w.) were administered 1 hour before the induction systemic anaphylaxis by i.v. injection of ovalbumin. Moreover, the test product, (0,6; 2; 6 and 20 mg/kg b.w. x day) was given to mice during the immunization period, followed by the induction of systemic anaphylaxis or the measurement of passive cutaneous anaphylaxis titers of mice antisera in rats. \u0000Results: There were neither deaths nor any sign of toxicity among the rats treated with banana powder. Unlike ketotifen, a single oral dose of this product was unable to inhibit systemic anaphylaxis in mice. However, a daily oral treatment produced the significant reduction of active and passive anaphylaxis. \u0000Conclusion: This work has given the first experimental evidence that a pseudo-stem powder of M. paradisiaca grown in Cuba has an antiallergic potential.","PeriodicalId":14291,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88889182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gabriela Maria D'Angelo Costa, G. Alves, P. M. Campos
Development of cosmetic formulations based on natural ingredients presents a challenge in order to instability and sensory limitations of raw ingredients. Organogel which is a cold emulsifier and offers refined sensory properties, physical-chemical characteristics and stability could be solved this limitation. The aim of this study is to develop cosmetic formulations by cold process containing natural ingredients and assess through design of experiment (DOE) the influencing factors on the physical-mechanical and sensory properties of these formulations. Physico-mechanical and sensory properties of cosmetic formulations containing natural ingredients obtained by cold process were evaluated. The DOE was performed for the texture analyses. In addition, the influence of natural actives substances in the developed formulations was assessed. The different concentrations of polymers, organogel and active substances influenced the texture profile of the formulations, being the concentration of organogel the most influential factor. The formulation containing sunflower oil, a polymer from a natural source and the highest concentration of organogel influenced the firmness, consistency, cohesiveness and viscosity. The work of shear decreased in the formulation added of the polymer and increased when the formulation was supplemented with active substances. The sensory analysis showed that the formulation based on 5% of organogel, sunflower oil and polymer it was preference for the selected formulation. In conclusion, the application of DOE for the rational development of cosmetic formulations based on natural ingredients led to formulations with physico-mechanical and sensory properties suitable for the application on the skin.
{"title":"Application of design of experiments in the development of cosmetic formulation based on natural ingredients","authors":"Gabriela Maria D'Angelo Costa, G. Alves, P. M. Campos","doi":"10.15171/ijpni.2019.04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/ijpni.2019.04","url":null,"abstract":"Development of cosmetic formulations based on natural ingredients presents a challenge in order to instability and sensory limitations of raw ingredients. Organogel which is a cold emulsifier and offers refined sensory properties, physical-chemical characteristics and stability could be solved this limitation. The aim of this study is to develop cosmetic formulations by cold process containing natural ingredients and assess through design of experiment (DOE) the influencing factors on the physical-mechanical and sensory properties of these formulations. Physico-mechanical and sensory properties of cosmetic formulations containing natural ingredients obtained by cold process were evaluated. The DOE was performed for the texture analyses. In addition, the influence of natural actives substances in the developed formulations was assessed. The different concentrations of polymers, organogel and active substances influenced the texture profile of the formulations, being the concentration of organogel the most influential factor. The formulation containing sunflower oil, a polymer from a natural source and the highest concentration of organogel influenced the firmness, consistency, cohesiveness and viscosity. The work of shear decreased in the formulation added of the polymer and increased when the formulation was supplemented with active substances. The sensory analysis showed that the formulation based on 5% of organogel, sunflower oil and polymer it was preference for the selected formulation. In conclusion, the application of DOE for the rational development of cosmetic formulations based on natural ingredients led to formulations with physico-mechanical and sensory properties suitable for the application on the skin.","PeriodicalId":14291,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80071192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aravallis ranges are one of the very important features of western part of India which runs from Gujarat to Delhi. It traverses in four states viz., Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi. Maximum part of Aravallis is confined to Rajasthan. As many as 13 wildlife sanctuaries are confined to Aravallis; 10 in Rajasthan, 2 in Gujarat and 1 in Delhi. As many as 3 protected areas are confined to confluence of Aravallis and Vindhyas, all are in Rajasthan. Forest Department, Rajasthan and Foundation for Revitalization of Local Health Traditions, Bangalore jointly has listed 39 species in the "red list of medicinal plants" from Rajasthan state. Most of these listed medicinal plants are present in 16 protected areas. Out of these 16 protected areas, 6 are rich in medicinal plants. Phulwari, Sitamata, Kumbhalgarh, Mt. Abu. Balaram Ambaji and Jassore sanctuaries having 22, 18, 14, 12, 11 and 10 species respectively. The study revels, that southern part of Aravallis is more rich than northern and central Aravallis. The "nals" of southern part of Aravallis are especially rich in medicinal plant diversity
{"title":"Medicinal plant diversity in Aravallis","authors":"Satish K. Sharma","doi":"10.15171/ijpni.2019.03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/ijpni.2019.03","url":null,"abstract":"Aravallis ranges are one of the very important features of western part of India which runs from Gujarat to Delhi. It traverses in four states viz., Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi. Maximum part of Aravallis is confined to Rajasthan. As many as 13 wildlife sanctuaries are confined to Aravallis; 10 in Rajasthan, 2 in Gujarat and 1 in Delhi. As many as 3 protected areas are confined to confluence of Aravallis and Vindhyas, all are in Rajasthan. Forest Department, Rajasthan and Foundation for Revitalization of Local Health Traditions, Bangalore jointly has listed 39 species in the \"red list of medicinal plants\" from Rajasthan state. Most of these listed medicinal plants are present in 16 protected areas. Out of these 16 protected areas, 6 are rich in medicinal plants. Phulwari, Sitamata, Kumbhalgarh, Mt. Abu. Balaram Ambaji and Jassore sanctuaries having 22, 18, 14, 12, 11 and 10 species respectively. The study revels, that southern part of Aravallis is more rich than northern and central Aravallis. The \"nals\" of southern part of Aravallis are especially rich in medicinal plant diversity","PeriodicalId":14291,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients","volume":"91 6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89444727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mesoamerica is a megadiverse region where one of the Vavilov center has developed; Guatemala is part of this region, and the heart of the Mayan world. The biodiversity include the traditional utilization of food (grains, fruits, herbs, flowers and rhizomes), flavors, aromas, condiments, dyes and colorants, medicinal and ritual plants, as well as other products from nature. At least 76 vegetal species were developed as food. In this paper it will be presented the information on seeds and grains (Amaranthus cruentus, Brosimum alicastrum, Crescentia alata, Cucurbita pepo, Phaseolus vulgaris, Salvia hispanica, Theobroma cacao, Zea mays), herbs (Amaranthus hybridus, Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, Crotalaria longirostrata, Dysphania ambrosioides, Lycianthes synanthera, Solanum americanum, S. nigrescens, S. wendlandii), and flowers (Cucurbita pepo, Chamedoroea tepejilote, Fernaldia pandurata, Erythrina berteroana, Gliricidia sepium, Yucca elephantipes,) traditionally used as food. Other foods include fruits, rhizomes, tubers and condiments. The functional properties and nutritive composition are described for 22 native seeds, leaves and flowers. In comparison with recognized international herbs, it is demonstrated that some native Mesoamerican herbs have an important nutritious and functional composition. A rich traditional culinary heritage is the way that these foods are consumed. The use of traditional dishes and innovative fusions with Maya Super Foods is recommended for economy improvement of the region as well as health and beauty.
{"title":"Edible seeds, leaves and flowers as Maya Super Foods: Function and composition","authors":"A. Cáceres, S. M. Cruz","doi":"10.15171/ijpni.2019.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/ijpni.2019.02","url":null,"abstract":"Mesoamerica is a megadiverse region where one of the Vavilov center has developed; Guatemala is part of this region, and the heart of the Mayan world. The biodiversity include the traditional utilization of food (grains, fruits, herbs, flowers and rhizomes), flavors, aromas, condiments, dyes and colorants, medicinal and ritual plants, as well as other products from nature. At least 76 vegetal species were developed as food. In this paper it will be presented the information on seeds and grains (Amaranthus cruentus, Brosimum alicastrum, Crescentia alata, Cucurbita pepo, Phaseolus vulgaris, Salvia hispanica, Theobroma cacao, Zea mays), herbs (Amaranthus hybridus, Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, Crotalaria longirostrata, Dysphania ambrosioides, Lycianthes synanthera, Solanum americanum, S. nigrescens, S. wendlandii), and flowers (Cucurbita pepo, Chamedoroea tepejilote, Fernaldia pandurata, Erythrina berteroana, Gliricidia sepium, Yucca elephantipes,) traditionally used as food. Other foods include fruits, rhizomes, tubers and condiments. The functional properties and nutritive composition are described for 22 native seeds, leaves and flowers. In comparison with recognized international herbs, it is demonstrated that some native Mesoamerican herbs have an important nutritious and functional composition. A rich traditional culinary heritage is the way that these foods are consumed. The use of traditional dishes and innovative fusions with Maya Super Foods is recommended for economy improvement of the region as well as health and beauty.","PeriodicalId":14291,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients","volume":"91 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78800978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Man’s search among natural resources for food and other material needed for living, including health, personal care, wellness, and livelihood support have been predominantly plant based. For a long time, biodiversity and genetic resources were considered part of the heritage of mankind and were available without restriction for scientific research and commercial use. Plant diversity predominantly occurred in old world countries with significant associated traditional knowledge about their potential value. However, they were predominantly exploited by the technologically rich countries, earning major commercial benefits under the auspices of intellectual property rights (IPR). This realization led to division of the world into biodiversity rich and technologically rich countries and global discontentment on unfair sharing of benefits accrued from their commercialization. It led to development of Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), providing nations the sovereign ownership over biological resources found in their territory, controlling access, ensuring community rights, IPR and right for fair and equitable benefit sharing arising from commercialization. In pursuance, it led to development International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture under FAO in 2001, to regulate access and benefit sharing of genetic resources of major agricultural crops. It was followed by the Nagoya Protocol, another Access and Benefit System (ABS) system in 2010, covering all biological resources to ensure fair and equitable benefits arising from their commercialization. The present article discusses, how fair and transparent provisions Nagoya Protocol can facilitate greater international cooperation in development and use of plant-based phytonutraceutics, phytotherapeutics and phytocosmetics.
{"title":"Nagoya Protocol of CBD, Mechanism to Facilitate International Collaborative Development of Plant-Based Products: India a Case Study","authors":"Anurudh K. Singh","doi":"10.15171/ijpni.2019.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/ijpni.2019.01","url":null,"abstract":"Man’s search among natural resources for food and other material needed for living, including health, personal care, wellness, and livelihood support have been predominantly plant based. For a long time, biodiversity and genetic resources were considered part of the heritage of mankind and were available without restriction for scientific research and commercial use. Plant diversity predominantly occurred in old world countries with significant associated traditional knowledge about their potential value. However, they were predominantly exploited by the technologically rich countries, earning major commercial benefits under the auspices of intellectual property rights (IPR). This realization led to division of the world into biodiversity rich and technologically rich countries and global discontentment on unfair sharing of benefits accrued from their commercialization. It led to development of Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), providing nations the sovereign ownership over biological resources found in their territory, controlling access, ensuring community rights, IPR and right for fair and equitable benefit sharing arising from commercialization. In pursuance, it led to development International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture under FAO in 2001, to regulate access and benefit sharing of genetic resources of major agricultural crops. It was followed by the Nagoya Protocol, another Access and Benefit System (ABS) system in 2010, covering all biological resources to ensure fair and equitable benefits arising from their commercialization. The present article discusses, how fair and transparent provisions Nagoya Protocol can facilitate greater international cooperation in development and use of plant-based phytonutraceutics, phytotherapeutics and phytocosmetics.","PeriodicalId":14291,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78407630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Extracts of the tropical fern Phlebodium complex of Polypodiaceae family, appear to possess beneficial properties for the skin, attributed to the presence of numerous compounds within the extract that have antioxidant and photoprotective properties. Orally administered Phlebodium complex may provide protection against the detrimental photoaging effects of sunlight, can help reduce the frequency and severity of polymorphous light eruption, and is beneficial for the prevention and potential treatment of several aesthetically relevant conditions. The purpose of this review is to describe beneficial role of Phlebodium complex as an adjunct treatment for vitiligo, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. Various extracts applied topically or taken orally have shown several beneficial antioxidant, photo-protectant, anti-mutagenic, and immunoregulatory effects. Modern studies have evaluated the efficacy of Phlebodium extracts as a photoprotective agent and for use in several photo-aggravated dermatologic disorders such as polymorphous light eruption, photodermatoses, vitiligo, melasma, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and more recently, in minimizing infections in high-performance athletes. It is these multiple mechanisms of action, in combination with a favorable side effect profile, which make Phlebodium complex a promising adjunctive treatment for several dermatologic disorders. Aerial part has proved to exert antioxidant, photo-protective and immunomodulatory activities; extract of fronds is a natural mixture of phytochemicals endowed with powerful antioxidant properties as flavonoids compared to rhizome. Phlebodium fern extract of fronds and rhizome blocked the deleterious effect of UV irradiation in vitro and in vivo as a natural photoprotectant and potential adjuvant to phototherapy of various skin diseases.
{"title":"Application of Calahuala (Phlebodium spp) fern complex for the formulation of diverse medicinal and cosmetic products","authors":"A. Cáceres, S. M. Cruz","doi":"10.15171/IJPNI.2018.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/IJPNI.2018.11","url":null,"abstract":"Extracts of the tropical fern Phlebodium complex of Polypodiaceae family, appear to possess beneficial properties for the skin, attributed to the presence of numerous compounds within the extract that have antioxidant and photoprotective properties. Orally administered Phlebodium complex may provide protection against the detrimental photoaging effects of sunlight, can help reduce the frequency and severity of polymorphous light eruption, and is beneficial for the prevention and potential treatment of several aesthetically relevant conditions. The purpose of this review is to describe beneficial role of Phlebodium complex as an adjunct treatment for vitiligo, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. Various extracts applied topically or taken orally have shown several beneficial antioxidant, photo-protectant, anti-mutagenic, and immunoregulatory effects. Modern studies have evaluated the efficacy of Phlebodium extracts as a photoprotective agent and for use in several photo-aggravated dermatologic disorders such as polymorphous light eruption, photodermatoses, vitiligo, melasma, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and more recently, in minimizing infections in high-performance athletes. It is these multiple mechanisms of action, in combination with a favorable side effect profile, which make Phlebodium complex a promising adjunctive treatment for several dermatologic disorders. Aerial part has proved to exert antioxidant, photo-protective and immunomodulatory activities; extract of fronds is a natural mixture of phytochemicals endowed with powerful antioxidant properties as flavonoids compared to rhizome. Phlebodium fern extract of fronds and rhizome blocked the deleterious effect of UV irradiation in vitro and in vivo as a natural photoprotectant and potential adjuvant to phototherapy of various skin diseases.","PeriodicalId":14291,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85098717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lóide Basílio Oton, Marcia G. de Azevedo, J. Falcão
{"title":"Preliminary stability study of dry and glycolic extract of Ginkgo biloba L. incorporated in phytocosmetic formulations","authors":"Lóide Basílio Oton, Marcia G. de Azevedo, J. Falcão","doi":"10.15171/ijpni.2018.08","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/ijpni.2018.08","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14291,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78367998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development and efficacy evaluation of hair care formulations containing vegetable oils and silicone","authors":"M. G. A. Leite, P. M. Maia Campos","doi":"10.15171/ijpni.2018.09","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/ijpni.2018.09","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14291,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91062167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The present study deals with evaluation of phytochemical variations in terms of primary and secondary metabolites in 4 important medicinal plants, viz. Arisaema tortuosum (Whipcord lilly), Corbichonia decumbens (Stone plant), Dipcadi erythraeum (Piazi) and Withania coagulans (Paneer bandth) of the Rajasthan. The primary metabolites such as leaf pigments (Chl. a, Chl. b, total chlorophylls and carotenoids), proline, osmotic potential, total sugars, crude protein, phosphorus and secondary ones like total alkaloids and phenols were estimated during different growth stages/months/seasons in selected plants. Results revealed that in D. erythraeum, except osmotic potential and total sugars, all parameters were showed significant variations. The peak concentrations of total alkaloids and phenols in A. tortuosum were observed during August and October, respectively. In C. decumbens, maximum values of total chlorophylls were recorded during vegetative whereas total sugars and phosphorus in fruiting stage. The maximum values of total chlorophylls in W. coagulans were observed during winter followed by summer and minimum in rainy season. Phosphorus content was reported to be maximum during rainy season.
{"title":"Evaluation of phytochemical variations in medicinal plants of Rajasthan","authors":"P. K. Kasera, A. Soni, Kavita Daiya, A. Sagar","doi":"10.15171/ijpni.2018.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/ijpni.2018.12","url":null,"abstract":"The present study deals with evaluation of phytochemical variations in terms of primary and secondary metabolites in 4 important medicinal plants, viz. Arisaema tortuosum (Whipcord lilly), Corbichonia decumbens (Stone plant), Dipcadi erythraeum (Piazi) and Withania coagulans (Paneer bandth) of the Rajasthan. The primary metabolites such as leaf pigments (Chl. a, Chl. b, total chlorophylls and carotenoids), proline, osmotic potential, total sugars, crude protein, phosphorus and secondary ones like total alkaloids and phenols were estimated during different growth stages/months/seasons in selected plants. Results revealed that in D. erythraeum, except osmotic potential and total sugars, all parameters were showed significant variations. The peak concentrations of total alkaloids and phenols in A. tortuosum were observed during August and October, respectively. In C. decumbens, maximum values of total chlorophylls were recorded during vegetative whereas total sugars and phosphorus in fruiting stage. The maximum values of total chlorophylls in W. coagulans were observed during winter followed by summer and minimum in rainy season. Phosphorus content was reported to be maximum during rainy season.","PeriodicalId":14291,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88099100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maria de los Angeles Salcedo Rios, Laurentino Salcedo Aguirre, Carlos Laforcada Ríos
Several studies with Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze (syn. Thea sinensis L.) suggest that topical application may be potentially effective for acne, however this effectiveness has not always been demonstrated. The objective of this study was to demonstrate the efficacy of C. sinensis leaves extract for the treatment of acne. A double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial was carried out including 60 patients between 18 and 25 years old diagnosed with grade O, I and II acne in whom the clinical evaluation, measurement of sebaceous secretion and hydration were performed, in addition to photographic records. The intervention time was 3 weeks and the follow-up was 3 additional weeks. Patients were selected according to inclusion criteria and divided into two groups by simple randomization. The intervention group received the glycolic extract of C. sinensis as treatment and the control group received a preparation with the same organoleptic characteristics. Both groups used the preparation topically for three weeks. The evaluations and measurements of the study variables were carried out weekly. The application of glycolic extract of C. sinensis showed an adequate control of the sebaceous secretion (P = 0.001) without producing dry skin. The hydration levels were higher in the intervention group in relation to the control group (P = 0.18). It was also observed that the color of the skin is uniform. No side effects were observed. This study demonstrates that the glycolic extract of C. sinensis is effective in the treatment of acne O, I and II.
{"title":"Effectiveness of Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze for treatment of Acne vulgaris stages 0, I and II","authors":"Maria de los Angeles Salcedo Rios, Laurentino Salcedo Aguirre, Carlos Laforcada Ríos","doi":"10.15171/ijpni.2018.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15171/ijpni.2018.10","url":null,"abstract":"Several studies with Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze (syn. Thea sinensis L.) suggest that topical application may be potentially effective for acne, however this effectiveness has not always been demonstrated. The objective of this study was to demonstrate the efficacy of C. sinensis leaves extract for the treatment of acne. A double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial was carried out including 60 patients between 18 and 25 years old diagnosed with grade O, I and II acne in whom the clinical evaluation, measurement of sebaceous secretion and hydration were performed, in addition to photographic records. The intervention time was 3 weeks and the follow-up was 3 additional weeks. Patients were selected according to inclusion criteria and divided into two groups by simple randomization. The intervention group received the glycolic extract of C. sinensis as treatment and the control group received a preparation with the same organoleptic characteristics. Both groups used the preparation topically for three weeks. The evaluations and measurements of the study variables were carried out weekly. The application of glycolic extract of C. sinensis showed an adequate control of the sebaceous secretion (P = 0.001) without producing dry skin. The hydration levels were higher in the intervention group in relation to the control group (P = 0.18). It was also observed that the color of the skin is uniform. No side effects were observed. This study demonstrates that the glycolic extract of C. sinensis is effective in the treatment of acne O, I and II.","PeriodicalId":14291,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80709811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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