Paper 8911
Paper 8911
IJARSCT
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Abstract: This study aimed to profile the phytochemicals present in Lawsonia inermis and Juglans regia
leaf extracts and assess their in vitro antioxidant activity using three different assays. Phytochemical
screening revealed the presence of carbohydrates, glycosides, triterpenes, flavonoids, saponins, and
alkaloids in both plant extracts. These compounds are known to possess various pharmacological
properties, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anticancer activities. The in vitro
antioxidant activity of the extracts was evaluated using the phosphomolybdenum, FeCl3 radical
scavenging, and DPPH radical scavenging assays. The results showed that Lawsonia inermis extract had a
higher total antioxidant capacity, as measured by the phosphomolybdenum assay, compared to Juglans
regia extract. Similarly, it had a higher ability to prevent the formation of free radicals, as measured by the
FeCl3 radical scavenging assay. Additionally, Lawsonia inermis extract exhibited a higher capacity to
neutralize free radicals, as measured by the DPPH radical scavenging assay. Overall, the study suggests
that both Lawsonia inermis and Juglans regia leaf extracts contain various phytochemicals with potential
health benefits. However, Lawsonia inermis extract exhibited a stronger antioxidant activity compared to
Juglans regia extract. These findings could have significant implications in the development of natural
antioxidants for various industrial and therapeutic applications.
I. INTRODUCTION
Leishmaniasis is a worldwide infectious disease caused by parasites of the genus Leishmania, affecting more than 12
million people worldwide. This disease is endemic and causes an increase in the morbidity and mortality in populations
of Africa, Asia and Latin America.[1,2]
Plants have served mankind since its inception. In the present scenario, a great interest has been made towards the
natural products derived from medicinal plants all over the world as they show to have enormous health care benefits
such as antioxidative, antihypertensive, antimutagenic, bronchodilator, skin disorders, antispasmodic, fever, jaundice,
anthelmintic, anti-proliferative, anticancer, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, larvicidal, antiinflammatory,
haemolytic activities etc.[3]
Plants are an important source of bioactive molecules for drug discovery due to the inherent pharmacological activities
with low toxicity. India is endowed in the form of medicinal plants having about 45,000 plant species. Recently, around
20,000 medicinal plants have been reported in India, in which a lot of plant species are used since ancient times for
curing different diseases. [4]
Currently, the infectious diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide and infections due to antibiotic resistant
ability of some microorganisms. In addition, synthetic antimicrobial agents are often associated with the adverse effects
on the host, including immune suppression, hypersensitivity and several allergic responses [5]. This situation reinforced
the scientist communities looking for eco-friendly alternatives so that novel bioactive therapeutic agents can be made.
[6]
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Lawsonia inermis, commonly known as Mehdi/Mehandi is a shrub or small tree frequently cultivated in India, Pakistan,
Egypt, Yemen, Iran and Afghanistan. Henna is an ancient dye, evidence being the Egyptian mummies found in the
tombs that had their nails dyed with henna. It is also used in many countries for dyeing hair, eyebrows and fingernails
during religious festivals and marriages etc. the powdered leaves of this plant (aqueous paste) are used as a cosmetic for
staining hands, palms, hairs and other body parts. [7,8]
Juglans regia L. (Persian walnut) is a deciduous tree from Juglandaceae family. Its fruits are consumed as food, which
are rich unsaturated fatty acids. Walnut leaf has been widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of skin
inflammations and ulcers and for its antidiarrheic, anti-helmintic, antiseptic and astringent properties. [9,10]
2.3 Extraction
Leaves of Lawsenia inermis were collected and dried under the shade condition, crushed with the help of grinder and
stored in the airtight container. The dried crushed leaves were weighed and defatted with petroleum ether (60-80 °C) in
Soxhlet’s extractor. The marc was dried and again extracted with methanol for 72hrs in Soxhlet’s extractor. The
aqueous ethanolic extract was evaporated using rotary evaporator. [11,12]
Preliminary Phytochemical Evaluation of Lawsenia Inermis and juglance regia leaves Extract [14,15]
Test of Alkaloids
1. Mayer’s Test: Take test solution in the test tube adds the Mayer reagent (Potassium mercuric iodide solution).
White or yellow precipitate indicates the presence of alkailoids.
2. Wagner’s Test: Take the test solution in a test tube then add Wagner’s reagent (iodine solution). Brown or
reddish brownprecipitate.
Tests of Glycosides
1. Raymond’s Test:- Take the test solution in test tube and add 1 ml of 50% ethanol. Add 0.1% solution of
dinitrobenzene in ethanol then added 2-3 drops of 20% sodium hydroxide solution . Appearance of violet
color indicated the presence of Glycosides.
2. Killer Killani Test:- 2 ml of extract in a test tube add glacial acetic acid then add one drop of 5% FeCl3
with conc. H2SO4. Reddish brown color appeared at the junction of the two liquid layers and upper layer
appeared bluish green.
3. Legal Test:- Take the test solution in a test tube add few drops of pyridine and a drop of 2% sodium
nitroprusside then add a dropof 20% sodium hydroxide solution. Deepred color appears.
Tests for Carbohydrate
1. Molisch’s Test:- 2-3 ml. extract add few drops of α- naphthol solution (20% in ethyl alcohol) then 1 ml.
conc. H2SO4 addedalong the side of the test tubes. Violet ring was formed at the junction of two liquids.
2. Benedict’s Test: To the extract add equal volume of Benedict’s reagent. Heat for 5 min. Solution appears
green, yellow or red.
100
90
80
70
60
50 Lawsenia inermis
40 Juglans regia
30
20
10
0
25 50 100
Fig 1: DPPH Inhibition (%) for Lawsenia inermis extract and Juglans regia extract
Lawsenia inermis extract shows a higher DPPH inhibition percentage than Juglans regia extract, indicating a stronger
antioxidant activity. Lawsenia inermis extract also has a lower IC50 value, which means that a lower co
concentration of
the extract is required to scavenge 50% of the DPPH radicals.
100
80
60
Lawsenia inermis
40 Juglans regia
20
0
25 50 100
Fig 2: FeCl3 radical scavenging assay for Lawsenia inermis extract and Juglans regia extract
Lawsenia inermis extract shows a higher FeCl3 inhibition percentage than Juglans
glans regia extract, indicating a stronger
antioxidant activity. Lawsenia inermis extract also has a lower IC50 value, which means that a lower concentration of
the extract is required to scavenge 50% of the FeCl3 radicals.
100
80
60
Lawsenia inermis
40
Juglans regia
20
0
25 50 100
Fig 3: FeCl3 radical scavenging assay for Lawsenia inermis extract and Juglans regia extract
Lawsenia inermis extract shows a higher phosphomolybdenum scavenging percentage than Juglans regia extract,
indicating a stronger antioxidant activity. Lawsenia inermis extract also has a lower IC50 value, which means that a
lower concentration of the extract is required to scavenge 50% of the phosphomolybdenum radicals.
V. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, this study found that Lawsonia inermis and Juglans regia leaf extracts contain several bioactive
compounds that contribute
ibute to their antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. The Lawsenia inermis extract demonstrated
higher antioxidant activity compared to Juglans regia extract, indicating its potential as a natural source of antioxidants.
Future research could focus on identifying
dentifying the specific compounds responsible for the observed activities, investigating
potential synergistic effects, and conducting in vivo studies to validate the extracts' safety and efficacy as therapeutic
agents. Furthermore, this study highlights the the importance of plants as a source of natural compounds with potential
applications in various industries.
Continued research on the phytochemical composition and bioactivities of plants could lead to the development of
novel and effective natural productss with potential applications in pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics. Ultimately,
this could contribute to the development of more sustainable and eco-friendly
eco friendly products while reducing reliance on
synthetic chemicals and their potential
ntial environmental impacts.
impac
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