The essential oil and methanol extracts of Matricaria Chamomilla L. were subjected to screening for their possible antioxidant activity by two complementary test systems, namely 2,2-diphenykpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging and β-carotene-linoleic acid assays. BHT was used as positive control in both test systems. In the DPPH test system, the IC50 values of essential oil and methanol extracts were 4.18 and 1.83 μg/ml, respectively. In the β-carotene-linoleic acid system, oxidation was effectively inhibited by M. Chamomilla, the RAA value of essential oil and methanol extracts were 12.69 and 11.37 %, respectively. When compared to BHT, the essential oil and methanol extracts were nearly the same value. The essential oil and methanol extracts were tested against bacterial and fungal strains using a broth microdilution method. The results suggest that M. Chamomilla, oil and methanol extracts have significant antimicrobial activity.
- Matricaria chamomilla L.,
- essential oil,
- methanol extract,
- antioxidant activity,
- antimicrobial activity
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