• 제목/요약/키워드: Guava branch

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구아바 가지 추출물의 생리활성 및 간세포 보호 효과 (Biological Activity and Hepatoprotective Effects of Guava Branch Extract)

  • 전아영;김나은;천원영;김영화
    • 한국식생활문화학회지
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    • 제36권2호
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    • pp.210-217
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    • 2021
  • This study evaluated the biological activity and cytoprotective effect of guava (Psidium guajava L.) branch against oxidative stress. The contents of vitamin C, beta-carotene, total carotenoids, quercetin and catechin determined were 26.783, 43.676, 65.083, 58.245, and 8.309 mg/100 g, respectively. To measure antioxidant activity, the guava branch was extracted using various concentrations of ethanol (60, 80, or 100%) and water. The highest content of polyphenols (0.245 mg gallic acid equivalent/mg residue) and flavonoids (0.128 mg cathechin equivalent/mg residue) was found in the 100% ethanol extract of the branch (E100). Moreover, E100 also possessed the highest radical scavenging activities and showed the highest inhibition rate of α-glucosidase (77.692%). E100 was the most effective extract to impart cytoprotectant activity against oxidative stress in HepG2 cells. Taken together, our results determine the promising antioxidant activity of guava branch, and indicate the potential to be applied as a natural antioxidant.

식중독 세균에 대한 구아바 부위별 추출물의 항균 특성 (Antimicrobial Characteristics of Different Parts of Guava against Food-Borne Bacteria)

  • 조영홍;옥둘이;이승철
    • 한국식품영양과학회지
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    • 제38권12호
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    • pp.1773-1778
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    • 2009
  • 본 연구는 인공합성보존료를 대체할 수 있는 천연보존료의 개발을 위한 방안으로 대표적인 세균성 식중독 미생물로서 그람 음성균인 Escherichia coli O157:H7과 Salmonella Typhimurium, 그리고 그람 양성균인 Staphylococcus aureus와 Listeria monocytogenes에 대한 항균 특성을 조사하였다. 구아바 가지와 잎의 메탄올과 에탄올 추출물 S. aureus의 생육을 저해하였으며, 아울러 가지와 잎의 아세톤 추출물은 200 ppm 농도의 첨가에서 식중독 원인균 S. aureus균을 전혀 자라지 못하는 결과를 확인하였다. 이러한 결과는 구아바 잎과 가지의 추출물에 그람 양성균에 대한 높은 항균활성이 있음을 의미하며, 구아바 가지를 항균력을 가지는 소재로 이용될 수 있음을 시사한다.

Phytotherapy in periodontics as an effective and sustainable supplemental treatment: a narrative review

  • Abeer Saad Gawish;Mohammed Sherif ElMofty;Safa Jambi;Doaa Felemban;Yassmeen SalahEldin Ragheb;Shadia Abdelhameed Elsayed
    • Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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    • 제54권4호
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    • pp.209-223
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    • 2024
  • Purpose: Periodontal disease is a chronic condition caused by microbial infection and mediated by the host's immune response. Phytotherapy is a therapeutic approach that utilizes a renewable resource capable of supplying less expensive medicines for the world's growing population. This review aimed to present clinical evidence on the use of complementary medicinal herbs in the treatment of periodontal diseases. Methods: Different databases were searched using the terms "herbal" and "periodontitis." All included studies were examined with a focus on herbal indications, type, and prescription length. Dentists' therapeutic and prophylactic herbal prescribing habits were also assessed. Results: Various herbs such as turmeric, neem, aloe-vera, pomegranate, catechu, tulsi, cloves, lemon grass, green tea, tea tree oil, peppermint, garlic, pineapple, oak bark, babul, bakul, sage, coriander, moringa, amla, guava, and grape seed extract have been used in the treatment of periodontitis. These herbs have been reported to exhibit a range of therapeutic effects, including anti-inflammatory, antiplaque, antihalitosis, antiresorptive, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties. These components can be utilized in various forms such as mouth rinse, gel, oil, toothpaste, aqueous extract, mouthwash, or tooth powder. Conclusions: Several readily available herbal formulations are now available on the market and have been shown to be effective as supplemental periodontal phytotherapy. However, these should be used under the supervision of a dental professional to ensure optimal benefits and effectiveness. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the understanding of suggested herbal prescription practices among dental professionals.