Open AccessDetergent properties of aqueous extract of Aatreelal (Ammi majus L.) and Babchi (Psoralea corylifolia L.)
Author(s) -
Sabiha Manzoor,
Nasreen Jahan,
Ajij Ahmed Shaikh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
neuropharmac journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-3927
DOI - 10.37881/1.615
Subject(s) - psoralea corylifolia , aqueous solution , chemistry , chromatography , pulmonary surfactant , wetting , active ingredient , materials science , biochemistry , organic chemistry , composite material , pharmacology , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology
Aim of the study: To evaluate the detergent activity of aqueous extract of Ammi majus L. and Psoralea corylifolia L.Materials and methods: The detergent activity of aqueous extract of test drugs was evaluated by using a standard physicochemical test with Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) as a standard drug. Surface tension was measured by Du Nouytensiometer; Dirt dispersion by using Indian ink; Cleaning ability by greasy wool yarn test; Foaming properties by cylinder shake method and Wetting ability by canvas disc method. pH values and total saponin was also determined. Both the test and standard drugs were analyzed in 1% and 5% concentrations.Results: The aqueous extract of both the test drugs produced a significant detergent effect at both the concentration but less than SLS as it exhibited a pronounced effect in all the parameters except detergency. The test drugs were found to be acidly balanced; exhibited a prominent surface tension reduction, high foaming, wetting, and cleaning ability with a good quantity of saponin.Conclusions: Based on the above results it can be concluded that the aqueous extract of test drugs has significant surface-active properties thus these drugs can be used as a natural surfactant.