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72 articles for “Phenolic Content”
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Studies on the Antioxidant Content and Antimicrobial Activity of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Peels Collected from Bagmari, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Abstract: Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is widely consumed across the globe, yet its peels are commonly discarded as waste, despite possessing a wealth of bioactive compounds. Recent studies have highlighted that these peels contain substantial amounts of antioxidants, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticarcinogenic properties, making them a promising candidate for value-added applications. In this study, methanolic extracts (80% v/v) of cucumber peels were systematically analyzed to assess their total phenolic content (TPC), total …
Published in Emerging Trends in Metabolites · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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A Review: Carissa Carendas Leaves: Phytochemical Constituents, Traditional Use, and Pharmacological Properties
Abstract: Carissa carendas called Karanda are used in many traditional systems Unani, Ayurveda, homeopathic systems. Traditionally various herbal drugs used in curing many diseases are used singly or in a combination of another herbal drugs. Carissa carendas is all part of plant-like fruit, root, leaves all parts is used to treat many diseases traditionally. Various herbal drugs individually or in combination have been recommended for the treatment of different diseases. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Study on Extraction and Purification of Phytochemicals from Eichhornia Crassipes Leaves
Abstract: Eichhornia crassipes is an aquatic plant that belongs to Pontederiaceae family. It is commonly known as water hyacinth. This annoying plant has been a recurring issue that should have been managed. In comparison to other natural plants and fibers, the seeds of these plants may survive up to 28 years at the water’s surface and have developed extremely quick growth properties. The water hyacinth is regarded as the world’s most …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Evaluation of Raw Cow Milk Preservation Using Extracted Mango Seed Kernels and Rosemary Leaves Powder, Ethiopia
Abstract: The study aimed to evaluate the raw cow milk preservation using extracted mango seed kernels and rosemary leaves powder. Fresh cow milk samples collected aseptically from Debre Birhan University farm. The fresh cow milk treated at different concentrations (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5%) of ethanol extract of mango seed kernel, rosemary leaves and equal mix of both extracts with 100 ml of milk then store at room temperature. Mango seed kernels …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Extraction and Characterization of Antioxidants from the Seeds of Ethiopian Avocado Variety, Pinkerton
Abstract: The objective of this study was to extract and characterize the antioxidants from the Ethiopian avocado seeds of the Pinkerton variety, using ethanol as a solvent. Response surface methodology (RSM) in combination with Box-Behnken experimental design with a three level, three-factor mixture design was used to optimize the extraction condition for assessing the maximum yield of antioxidant from the avocado seeds. Ethanol concentration (%, v/v), temperature (°C) and time (h) …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 49–56 Read article
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Extraction of Phytochemicals from Leaves of Hibiscus rosa sinensis
Abstract: Hibiscus rosasinensis is medicinal and ornamental plant species belongs to Malvaceae family. It contains various phytochemical constituents like phenolic compounds, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, saponins etc. Hundreds of chemical compounds are synthesised in different parts of the plant including flowers, stems, roots and leaves etc. that have numerous medical and pharmacological applications. Leaves are used to treat blood vessel hypertension, fatigue, depression and skin problems. It shows various medicinal properties like …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 9–11 Read article
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Lasiosiphon glaucus: Preliminary Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant Activity and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Ethnomedicinal Plant
Abstract: An important ethnobotanical medicinal plant Lasiosiphon glaucus was evaluated for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potentials. The plant showed significant antioxidant activity as evaluated by DPPH free radical scavenging activity (IC50 100 µg/ml) and ABTS radical scavenging activity (IC50 96 µg/ml) and Total antioxidant activity of 33 mg/g ascorbic acid equivalent. The plant has a total phenol content of 8.7 mg/g gallic acid equivalent. It is evident form HRBC membrane destabilisation …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Improvement of Yield of Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Moringa stenopetala Leaves by Optimizing Ultrasonic-assisted Extraction
Abstract: Ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) parameters were optimized in this study using response surface methodology (RSM) to improve the total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and antioxidant activity assessed using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2’-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS) assays of Moringa stenopetala leaves. According to the results, the optimal UAE parameters were extraction time (26 min), ethanol concentration (68%), and solvent-to-sample ratio (42 mL/g). Based on these optimal parameters, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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In vitro Anti-oxidant, in silico Anti-inflammatory and Anti-cancer activity of Messua ferrea
Abstract: ABSTRACTMesua ferrea an ethno-medicinally important plant was investigated for in vitro anti-oxidant, in silico anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Evaluation of in vitro anti-oxidant activity of methanol extract was carried out by DPPH and ABTS and the results were compared with that of standard Rutin. Phytoconstituents of M. ferrea elucidated from literature survey were subjected to in silico molecular docking analysis against anti-inflammatory protein, membrane protein prostaglandin H2synthase-1 and anti-cancer target …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Effect of Weedicide Pendimethalin on Growth Performance and Biochemical Contents of Zea mays L.
Abstract: India is the second most popular countries in the world. The necessity of food is increased day by day due to the rapid increases of population. Many farmers used varieties of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and weedicides to increase the yield of the crop plants. The chemical fertilizers not only increase the yield of the crop plants but also affect the ecosystem of the earth. In the present study the effect …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Seasonal Variation in the Phytochemical Constituents of Two Ajuga Species
Abstract: Medicinal plants are the natural repositories of secondary metabolites that can be used for therapeutic purposes. The content of these secondary metabolites or phytochemical constituents varies at different growing seasons of the plants. The phytochemical constituents of Ajuga bracteosa and Ajuga parviflora varied significantly in their proportion at different stages of development and among different populations. The content of phenols and flavonoids was found to be maximum at the flowering …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Forward Osmosis Membrane Concentration Process of Anthocyanins from Pomegranate Fruit
Abstract: The production of concentrated pomegranate juice was investigated by using forward osmosis membrane concentration process. Suspended solids were completely removed in the clarification step, while soluble solids and organic acids were concentrated using forward osmosis membrane process. The processes was performed at ambient temperature (25 ± 2 °C) and non pressure driven process to produce a concentrated extract to a total soluble solids (TSS) content of 60ï‚° Brix from an …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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In vitro Antioxidant Activity and Phytochemical Analysis of Different Polar Solvent Extracts Obtained from Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Roxb) Bark
Abstract: This study was carried out to evaluate the phytochemical and antioxidant effectiveness of methanolic extract and different fractions (n-butanol, ethyl acetate, chloroform and n-hexane) of Z. rhetsa bark. Phytochemical activity of Zanthoxhylum rhetsa (Roxb) bark extract alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, steroids, saponins and antraquinones was carried out. Antioxidant scavenging enzyme profile assays were done and profiles were developed for validation. The results indicated that bark extract and fractions of Z. rhetsa …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Optimization of Dry Basella rubra Leaf Powder in Nachos Preparation and Studying its Antioxidant Potential
Abstract: Basellaceae family (Malabar spinach) is a perennial vine native to tropical Asia. There are two main species of Malabar spinach; Basella alba, which has green stem and thick fleshy leaves and Basella rubra which has red stem. The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of addition of dry Basella rubra leaf powder. Nachos that contained 5 gm% of dry Basella rubra leaf powder had highest overall-acceptability score …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 56–62 Read article
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Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Stem Bark of Homalium Zeylanicum Benth On Wistar Rats
Abstract: Due to the adverse effects of anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic drugs, which are currently in clinical use, a need arises to develop newer anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic agents with less side effects. The investigations of the efficacy of plant-based drugs used in the traditional medicine have evidenced great interest owing to their lesser side effects. In this context the present study was conceptualized to evaluate antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of Homalium zeylanicum …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 39–50 Read article
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Comparative Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Activities of Mangifera indica and Mucuna urens Seeds
Abstract: ABSTRACTThis study was carried out to evaluate and compare the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activities of Mangifera indica and Mucuna urens seeds, with a view to elucidating the phytochemical basis for their medicinal uses, and their nutraceutical potentials as soup thickeners. Of the two seeds, M. indica had significantly higher (ρ < 0.05) total phenol, tannin, total flavonoid and total saponin contents than M. urens on dry weight basis. Conversely, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Sensory Psychology of Supergrain Bakery: Consumer Perception Beyond Taste
Abstract: Bakery products remain a cornerstone of diets worldwide, yet wheat-based formulations are increasingly supplemented or replaced as consumers demand healthier, more functional alternatives. Supergrains such as quinoa, amaranth, millet, and cowpea, together with fruit-based flours such as guava flour, have been extensively investigated to enrich wheat-based products and improve their nutritional value. At the same time, the science of sensory psychology has become central to product acceptance, as taste, aroma, …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Therapeutic Prospects and Comparative Bioactive Evaluation of Fenugreek Seed Extracts
Abstract: A medicinal plant with substantial therapeutic potential, fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is rich in bioactive phytoconstituents. The phytochemical makeup and antioxidant properties of aqueous and methanolic fenugreek seed extracts were compared in this study. Phenolics, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, tannins, and saponins were found in both extracts, with the methanolic fraction showing greater intensity, according to preliminary phytochemical screening. The methanolic extract has higher levels of phenolic, flavonoid, and terpenoid content, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 64–75 Read article
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Optimization of Sulphuric Acid Hydrolysis Process for Fermentable Sugars from Lignocellulosic Content of Wood Sawdust for Production of Cellulosic Ethanol
Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the optimization of acid hydrolysis process for fermentable sugars from the lignocellulosic content of wood sawdust for cellulosic ethanol production. In this study, four process parameters were investigated; acid concentration (3-7%), solid fraction (8-12ml/gm), temperature (100-120oC) and time (90-150minutes). The total reducing sugar content of hydrolyzed solutions was analyzed using Phenol-Sulfuric Acid method. The result of the statically analysis 2mm particle size …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Nutritional, Functional, and Sensory Aspects of Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) and its By-products Enriched Bakery Products: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) is a biennial herbaceous plant rich in essential nutrients, including dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Its high sugar content relative to calories and presence of phenolic compounds contribute to its health benefits, such as managing hypertension and exhibiting anticancer properties. Proper storage conditions are crucial for maintaining beetroot's quality. Recent studies have explored the incorporation of beetroot in various baked goods to enhance their nutritional …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 8–13 Read article