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- Title
Phytochemical screening and in vitro xanthine oxidase inhibitory potential of jasmine oil.
- Authors
Pushparathna, Blessy; Kavitha, S.; Vishnupriya, V.; Gayathri, R.
- Abstract
Background: Jasmine oil is an essential oil derived from the white flowers of the common jasmine plant, also known as Jasminum officinale. Jasmine oil and components of synthetic blends of jasmine essential oil have properties that offer a number of health benefits. Studies have proven the antiseptic, aphrodisiac, antispasmodic, cicatrizing, and sedative activity of jasmine oil. There is evidence that aromatherapy can effectively reduce depressive symptoms. Aim: The aim of the study was to study about the photochemistry and xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitory potential of jasmine oil. Materials and Methods: Phytochemical screening was done based on the standard screening procedures. In vitro XO inhibitory (XOI) of jasmine oil was assessed. The data were subjected to statistical analysis. Results: Jasmine oil possesses XOI activity in a concentration-dependent manner and the results revealed that the activity is found to be higher in jasmine oil when compared to the standard drug allopurinol. The phytochemical screening showed the presence of phlobatannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, and terpenoids with mild amounts of carbohydrates. The presence of these phytochemicals might be the underlying reason for the beneficial effects of jasmine oil. Conclusion: Jasmine oil showed the better activity compared to the standard allopurinol. Thus, jasmine oil has in vitro XOI activity and can be used in treating gout.
- Subjects
XANTHINE oxidase; JASMINE; SYNTHETIC lubricants; TERPENES
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2020, Vol 14, Issue 7, p1120
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Article