The extracts were prepared by the sequential cold maceration method by using hexane, ethyl acetate, methanol and distilled water as a. Aloe vera is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of cuts, burns and eczema. Antibacterial activity of leaf extracts of aloe vera. It did not show any inhibitory activity against any of the fungi or yeast tested.
A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. The sterile nutrient agar plates and potato dextrose agar plates were prepared. Antiviral activity of aloe vera has been investigated for herpes simplex virus type 1 and h1n1. The leaf pulp and liquid fraction of aloe vera act against various microorganisms 104. The results showed that antimicrobial activities of the composite films increased as the amount of aloe gel powder used in the composite films increased. Antibacterial activity of aloe vera leaf gel extracts against staphylococcus aureus. A deeper, scientific look into the physical and chemical makeup of aloe vera reveals why the plant is effective in healing wounds, aiding digestion and boosting overall immunity and health. Antimicrobial activity of four extracts was performed by agar well diffusion method against different bacteria and fungi.
Muthuselvam muthaiyah research foundation, thanjavur, tamilnadu, india6 005 abstract. The antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties of aloe vera have been established. Evaluating antimicrobial activity of aloe vera plant extract. Full text of investigation of the potential antibacterial. The healing effect of aloe results from its ability to prevent injury to epithelial tissues, and promote healing. According to limited research, it might also be an effective treatment for gum disease and other oral. Aloe vera juice showed antibacterial activity against only the gram. The innermost part of the leaf is a clear, soft, moist, and slippery tissue that consists of large thinwalled parenchyma cells in which water is held in the. The medical and cathartic use of aloe vera has been recorded since the ancient civilizations. The aloe vera plant contains the important antioxidant components such as vitamins a, c and e, b thiamine, niacin, b2 riboflavin, b12, choline and folic. The main objectives for this study to determine the antimicrobial activity of aloe vera gel. The average area of inhibitory zones for films with.
Top 12 benefits of aloe vera aloe vera is really quite an incredible plant. The antimicrobial activity of aloe vera extract was tested against pathogenic bacteria like staphylococcus aureus, klebisella pneumonia and li and fungi like aspergillus niger and candida at a dose of 1. Analysis of phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial. Antibacterial properties of aloe vera gelfinished cotton. Antibacterial studies on aloe vera gel evidence regarding use of aloe vera as an antibacterial ointment is far more sparse and less conclusive than evidence for its bum and wound healing properties. Vera, ocimum sanctum and sesbania grandiflora against the gram positive bacteria. The plant aloe vera is used in ayurvedic, homoeopathic and allopathic streams of medicine, and not only tribal community but also most of the people for food and medicine.
In order to optimize the process parameter, cotton fabric was treated with aloe vera extract aloe barbadensis mill at various concentrations that is 1, 2, 3 and 5 gpl at 60c for 30 min by paddry cure method. Comparative analysis of sandeep kumar, antimicrobial. Different parts of the plant are used for different effects on the body and aloe vera has both internal and external applications. Preparation and characterization of aloe vera acetate and.
Nov, 2003 the polysaccharide and flavonoid concentrations of two, three, and fouryearold aloe vera were determined, and their antioxidant activities were evaluated compared to bht and. Aloe vera leaf gel extract for antibacterial and softness properties of cotton abstract. Presence of zones of diffusion was identified against three common gp contaminants namely, e. Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of aloe vera and its effectiveness. The infrared spectra confirmed that the active ingredients of a. And to determine the most sensitive to the plant extract amongst the selected test microorganisms. According to limited research, it might also be an effective treatment for gum disease and other. Pharmacological update properties of aloe vera and its major. Antimicrobial properties aloe vera medicinal plants archive. Aloe vera is a shrubby, perennial succulent plant of liliaceae family having turgid peagreen leaves joined at the stem in a rosettepattern. Antimicrobial properties of aloe vera, aloe volkensii and aloe secundiflora from egerton university microorganism s. The antimicrobial activity of aloe vera juice was investigated by agar disc diffusion against a panel of bacteria, fungi and yeast table 1. Chemical properties of aloe vera haley nutrition stockton.
The comparative antimicrobial activities of the gel and leaf of aloe vera were tested against staphylococcus aureus, pseudomonas aeruginosa, trichophyton mentagraphytes, t. The extracts were prepared by the sequential cold maceration method by using hexane, ethyl acetate, methanol and distilled water as a solvent. Comparative antimicrobial activities of aloe vera gel and leaf against staphylococcus aureus, pseudomonas aeruginosa, trichophyton mentagraphytes, t. The chinese describe aloes skin and the inner lining of its leaves as a cold, bitter remedy which is downward draining and used to clear constipation due to accumulation of heat. Aloe vera exhibits a variety of pharmacological properties antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, immunomodulatory, hyperglycemic, wound healing, hyperlipidemic and antidiabetic. Antimicrobial effects of aloe vera on some human pathogens.
The plants aloe vera gel is most commonly employed for everything from bug bites to. Muthuselvam muthaiyah research foundation, thanjavur, tamilnadu. Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of aloe vera and its. It is a succulent plant and part of the lily family liliaceae, the same family that garlic and onions belong to. Aloe vera plant is characterized by stemless large, thick, fleshyleaves. Aloe vera help to soothe skin injuries affected by burning. Aloe vera is the oldest medicinal plant ever known and the most applied medicinal plant worldwide. Extracts from aloe vera gel have been shown to have beneficial heterogeneous properties, which include an ability to penetrate tissue, anesthetize tissue, preclude bacterial, fungal and viral. Antimicrobial properties aloe vera medicinal plants.
Aloe juices are antiinflammatory, antiarthritic activity, antibacterial and hypoglycaemic effects 12 for bacteria inhibit growth of streptococcus. Aloe vera has excellent antitumor and antioxidant properties. In order to optimize the process parameter, cotton fabric was treated with aloe vera extract aloe barbadensis mill at various. Experimental study on antimicrobial activity of cotton. The plant leaves contains numerous vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, natural sugars and other bioactive compounds with emollient, purgative, antimicrobial, anti in. Evaluating antimicrobial activity of aloe vera plant. Aloe vera has valuable medicinal properties and is commercially used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food industries. Aloe vera has shown antimicrobial effect against resistant microorganisms found in pulp space. Aloe vera has been traditionally used to treat skin injuries burns, cuts, insect bites, and eczemas and digestive problems because its antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound healing properties. Pure aloe vera benefits aloe vera antimicrobial activities. Antibacterial activity of leaf extracts of aloe vera ocimum. Experimental study on antimicrobial activity of cotton fabric. Aloe vera gel is a bactericidal agent causing against pseudomonas aeruginosa and acemannan and cite this article. Due to these traits, aloe vera is effective for patients with type 2 diabetes, kidney stones, microbial.
Due to its therapeutic and functional properties and hence its beneficial effects to humans, the use of aloe vera in the formulation of. Aloe vera is known all over the world as the wonder plant and for good reason. In this study, cotton fabrics were finished with aloe vera gel along with 1,2,3,4butanetetracarboxlic acid as a crosslinking agent using the paddrycure method. Aloe vera has potent antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Aloe vera is used in variety of skin ailments such as mild cuts, insect stings, bruises, poison ivy and eczema. Antibacterial properties of silk fabric treated with aloe. The polysaccharide and flavonoid concentrations of two, three, and fouryearold aloe vera were determined, and their antioxidant activities were evaluated compared to bht and. Pure aloe vera benefits aloe vera herbal uses aloe vera herbal remedies medicine benefits. Evaluating antimicrobial activity of aloe vera plant extract in human life. It has its origin in the sahara desert in north africa4,1,2. Antibacterial efficacy of aloe vera extract on resistant antimicrobial. This study aimed at determining the antimicrobial properties of aloe vera, aloe volkensii and aloe secundiflora crude extracts. Preparation and characterization of aloe vera acetate and electrospinning fibers as promising antibacterial properties materials. Physiochemical and antimicrobial properties of edible aloe.
Aloe barbadensis miller is a perennial succulent xerophyte, which develops water storage tissue in the leaves to survive in dry areas of low or erratic rainfall. In fact, there are only five scientific papers to date that expressly deal with the issue of whether or not aloe vera has antibacterial properties. Antimicrobial activity and phytochemical screening of aloe. Comparative antimicrobial activities of aloe vera gel and leaf. It works as an antibacterial and antiinflammatory agent.
Aloe barbadensis miller or aloe vera, a semi tropical plant is one of the 250 species of aloe. Pdf antimicrobial activity of aloe vera leaf extract. The aim of the study was to investigate the aloe vera phyto chemical compounds and antimicrobial activity of different extracts. The antibacterial activity has been observed in the dmso gel extracts of a. The therapeutic properties and applications of aloe vera. Most commonly used for its medicinal properties, aloe vera or the sanskrit name ghee kunwar is a member of lilly family. Aloe vera leaf gel extract for antibacterial and softness. Testing of antimicrobial activity the antimicrobial activity of aloe vera extracted with different organic solvents was determined by disc diffusion method. Various solvents such as petroleum ether, chloroform and methanol were used for extracts. The purpose of this study was investigation of in vitro antimicrobial activity of a. Aloe vera is found as the wild herb along the coast. The finished fabrics were characterized by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Antimicrobial properties of aloe vera, aloe volkensii. The chinese describe aloes skin and the inner lining of its leaves as a cold, bitter.
The crude of aloe vera gel was investigated with the aim of determining the microbial activity, the best solvent to be used for extraction and the organism that. The healing effect of aloe results from its ability to prevent injury to epithelial tissues, and promote healing of injured tissues. Pharmacological update properties of aloe vera its major. Most commonly used for its medicinal properties, aloe vera or the sanskrit name ghee kunwar is a. Aloe vera is an herbal medicinal plant with biological activities, such as antimicrobial, anticancer, antiinflammatory, and antidiabetic ones, and immunomodulatory properties. This study aimed at determining the antimicrobial properties of aloe vera, aloe volkensii and.
Ethanol was used for the extraction of the leaf after obtaining the gel from it. Evaluation of antioxidant potential of aloe vera aloe. A scientific approach published by vantagepress new york, sa. The plants samples were collected from the department of biological. Pharmacological update properties of aloe vera and its. The antibacterial studies were carried out by disc diffusion technique. Aloe barbadensis miller is a perennial succulent xerophyte, which develops water storage tissue in the leaves to survive in dry areas of low or erratic. The average area of inhibitory zones for films with composition of aloegelatin 14 and aloegelatin 41 was 1. Antimicrobial activity of aloe barbadensis miller leaf gel. Aloe vera, a succulent perennial and drought resisting plant, is well known for its therapeutic potential.
A concentrated extract of aloe vera was used to check for the antimicrobial efficacy using the agar well diffusion method. Aloe vera juice showed antibacterial activity against only the gramnegative bacteria a. Antibacterial activities and antioxidant capacity of aloe vera. Antimicrobial activity of aloe vera semantic scholar. Analysis of phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial activities of aloe vera l. Aloe vera juice is an excellent health tonic that you can include in your. Jun 30, 2017 extracts from aloe vera gel have been shown to have beneficial heterogeneous properties, which include an ability to penetrate tissue, anesthetize tissue, preclude bacterial, fungal and viral growth, and dilate capillaries in order to enhance blood flow to injured tissue robson etal. Antimicrobial, pathogens, aloe vera, medicinal plants. Aloe vera plant also known as burning or first aid plant, is a succulent plant from the aloe family with about 400 different species. Natural plants extract for antimicrobial of textile finishing is a. Introduction aloe vera linne or aloe barbadensis miller is a succulent from the aloe family 400 different species with its origin in african continent. Aloe vera also contains potentially active constituents, such as vitamins, enzymes, minerals, sugars, lignin, saponins, salicylic acid, and amino acids inan et al. The main objectives for this study to determine the antimicrobial activity of aloe.
The succulent with skin soothing cell protecting properties. Evaluation of antioxidant activity and growth control. A number of beneficial effects of aloe vera have been reported, including immunomodulatory, wound. The antimicrobial activity of aloe vera extract was tested against pathogenic bacteria like staphylococcus aureus, klebisella pneumonia and li and fungi like. Aloe vera juice is an excellent health tonic that you can include in your healthy lifestyle. Briefly, 1% test culture was mixed with 100 ml nutrient agar at 40 to 45 o. Aloe vera gel extract for 14 days exerted an antimicrobial activity as shown in a reduction of lactobacillus spp. Antimicrobial properties of aloe vera, aloe volkensii and aloe secundiflora from egerton university. The antimicrobial activity of aloe vera extract was tested against pathogenic bacteria like staphylococcus aureus, klebisella pneumonia and li and fungi like aspergillus niger and candida at a. Aloe vera is one of the oldest known therapeutic herb5. Antimicrobial properties of aloe vera, aloe volkensii and aloe secundiflora from egerton university 08 albicans and 28c for 5 days fusarium oxysporum. Comparative evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of. Aloe vera help to soothe skin injuries affected by burning, skin irritations, cuts and insect bites, and its bactericidal properties relieve itching and skin swellings. In the present work, composite treatment of silk with aloe vera a natural product and silver nanoparticles is done through crosslinking of 1,2,3,4butane tetra carboxylic acid btca with silk in.
Introduction aloe vera linne or aloe barbadensis miller is a succulent from. Antiinflammatory and antibacterial effects of aloe vera. Chemical and physical properties of aloe vera aloe. Research on this medicinal plant has been aimed at validating traditional uses and deepening the mechanism of action, identifying the compounds responsible for these activities. Sep 26, 2010 the plants aloe vera gel is most commonly employed for everything from bug bites to burns.
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