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Article · Volume 13, Issue 3 · pp. 821–829

Exploring the Pharmacological Potential of Pandanus tectorius Floral Extract: An Investigation of its Therapeutic Activities and Bioactive Compounds

Attakanitippa Vedu1, Hermine Keren1, Priya P1, Saraswathi Krishnan2, Sarah Jane Monica3, Arumugam Perumal4

  1. 1Department of Biotechnology, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Educational Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
  2. 2Department of Biotechnology, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
  3. 3Department of Food Science, M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
  4. 4Armats Biotek Training and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.

Abstract

Background: Recent scientific research has shed light on the potential medicinal benefits of edible and wild floral extracts.Materials and Methods: The antioxidant activity of root, stem, leaf, bract and floral extracts of P. tectoriuswas investigated using DPPH, ABTS●+, Superoxide, FRAP and Phosphomolybdenum assay. The extract with the highest antioxidant activity was further subjected to antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and alpha-amylase inhibition assays.Results: P. tectoriusfloral extract had the highest TPC (346.65±0.30 mg/g GAE), TFC (143.29±0.22 mg/g QE) and antioxidant activity when compared to root, leaf, bract and stem extracts. Amongst all tested bacterial strains, the highest antibacterial activity was observed againstMicrococcus luteus, Proteus vulgaris and Staphylococcus aureus. The inhibitory effects on alpha-amylase (IC50=15.12 μg/mL) and inflammation (IC50=70.19 μg/mL) were observed to increase dose-dependently. GC-MS analysis of P. tectorius floral extract showed the presence of sesquiterpenoid, flavonoid, diterpene, phenolic compounds, piperazine, yohimbine and oleic acid.Conclusion:The results of this research hold promise for improving the progress and integration ofP. tectorius flowers in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Antibacterial Antioxidant Floral Extracts GCMS Pandanus tectorius

Keywords: Antibacterial; Antioxidant; Floral Extracts; GCMS; Pandanus tectorius

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