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- Title
Phytochemical analysis and total phenolic content of Origanum vulgare (oregano).
- Authors
Timothy, Chris Noel; Priya, V. Vishnu; Gayathri, R.
- Abstract
Introduction: O. vulgare is a part of the herbal family Lamiaciae. It is a spice variety which is generally sold in the western countries. Therapeutic usages for oregano date back to the early Greek and Roman territories. Oregano comprises numerous powerful antioxidants that might donate to the discoveries in preliminary studies that oregano displays benefit toward the cardiovascular and nervous system. It also discharges indications of swelling and lessens sugar and lipid levels in blood. Aim: This study aims to estimate the phytochemical constituents and total phenolic content of Origanum vulgare (oregano). Materials and Methods: The herb O. vulgare was used for this research. The herb was acquired and was dried for a little over 1 week. The aqueous extract of oregano was obtained. The oregano herb extract was then used for preliminary phytochemical analysis. The total phenolic content was estimated. Results: Phytochemical analysis has revealed the presence of an increased concentration of alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and carbohydrates. The total phenolic content of O. vulgare was quantitatively measured to be 41 mg/g of dry weight of extract expressed as gallic acid equivalent. Conclusion: Oregano is a plant with great potential and needs to be further explored by future researchers. The presence of these phytochemicals indicates that O. vulgare may be used in health perspective. It could be a vital component for many medicines and drugs in the future.
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2018, Vol 10, Issue 10, p1903
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Academic Journal