Preparation of Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) and Acacia nilotica (Babul) Herbal Formulation and its Anti-Inflammatory Activity

Varshini, Amirtha; Cecil, Anju; Kumar, S. Rajesh

doi:10.5530/pres.15.2.027

Original ArticlePharmacognosy ResearchVol. 15 | Issue 2 | pp. 255–257Open access

Preparation of Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) and Acacia nilotica (Babul) Herbal Formulation and its Anti-Inflammatory Activity

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¹ Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
² Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
³ Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.

Correspondence: Anju Cecil
Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
Email: anjuc.sdc@saveetha.com

Received:: Oct 16, 2022
Accepted:: Jan 11, 2023
DOI:: 10.5530/pres.15.2.027

How to cite

Varshini, A., Cecil, A., & Kumar, S. R. Preparation of Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) and Acacia nilotica (Babul) Herbal Formulation and its Anti-Inflammatory Activity. Pharmacognosy Research, 15(2), 255–257. https://doi.org/10.5530/pres.15.2.027

Abstract

Introduction: Acacia nilotica is otherwise called Babul is multipurpose nitrogen fixing tree legume. Its roots are beneficial in treating tumors, cancer, and tuberculosis. One of the most consumed beverages in the world, green tea (Camellia sinensis) has been researched for its potential health benefits in treating conditions like cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and neurological illnesses. The aim of this present study is to assess the combined effects of green tea and babul herbal formulation as an anti-inflammatory agent. Materials and Methods: Green tea and Babul extract was prepared. Albumin denaturation assay and egg albumin denaturation assay were used to assess the anti-inflammatory activity. Results: Both assays showed that Green tea and babul extract was effective in inhibiting the albumin denaturation at different concentrations. Conclusion: We conclude that green tea and babul herbal formulation can be a potent anti-inflammatory agent.

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Title	Preparation of Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) and Acacia nilotica (Babul) Herbal Formulation and its Anti-Inflammatory Activity
Authors	Amirtha Varshini; Anju Cecil; S. Rajesh Kumar
Affiliations	Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.; Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.; Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
Corresponding author	anjuc.sdc@saveetha.com
Journal	Pharmacognosy Research
Volume / Issue	Vol. 15, Issue 2

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