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European journal of molecular biology and biochemistry

Volume 1, Issue 5, 2014
Mcmed International
European journal of molecular biology and biochemistry
Issn
2348 - 2192 (Print), 2348 - 2206 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
ANTIDANDRUFF ACTIVITY OF FRUIT PEEL
Author
Elakkiya T and Uma Maheswari N*
Email
umasamy2004@yahoo.co.in
keyword
Dandruff, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Candida albicans, Fruit peel extracts.
Abstract
This study was carried out to give remedy for dandruff at low cost without any side effects. Samples were collected from the infected persons and cultured on sabouraud’s dextrose agar medium and fungal pathogens were isolated and identified. Then the ethanolic and chloroform extracts (100, 200, 300, 400, 500μl) of fruit peel such as Lemon and apple peel were prepared for their anti-dandruff activity. These two extract were added to the wells on the Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, and Candida albicans inoculated plates and observed for the zone of inhibition. The ethanolic (500ul) of lemon peel showed higher antimicrobial activity against Candida albicans(15mm) followed by Aspergillus niger (10mm) and Aspergillus flavus (11mm). Ethanolic extract of lemon peel scored better antifungal activity than apple peel. Compared to chloroform extract the ethanolic extract exhibit better antifungal activity. This fruit applicable may be applicable instead of synthetic antidandruff shampoo.
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