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<bold>Introduction</bold>: Plant extracts are used, among others, for the production of cosmetic goods. However, storing them for too long may degrade valuable substances and reduce antioxidant activity. The <italic>Plantago lanceolata</italic> L. and the <italic>Plantago major</italic> L. are applied as agents in the treatment of skin diseases, where they show an anti-inflammatory as well as an antibacterial effect.
<bold>Materials and methods</bold>: In this study, plant material was extracted using 4 solvents: ethanol, methanol, propan-1-ol as well as propan-2-ol (all at 3 different concentrations). The ultra-sound-assisted extraction was applied for 30–60 min. After the extraction, antioxidant activity of a part of the extracts was immediately evaluated – using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylohydrazil (DPPH) method – while the remaining part of the extracts was stored for 6 months and then evaluated for antioxidant potential.
<bold>Conclusions</bold>: The most beneficial antioxidant properties were found in the extracts of dried leaves for both <italic>P. lanceolate</italic> and <italic>P. major</italic> in 70% (v/v) isopropanol and concentrated methanol, determined immediately after their preparation. In the case of <italic>P. major</italic>, dried leaves and a longer preparation time led to a significant increase in antioxidant activity. Both species, <italic>P. lanceolata</italic> and <italic>P. major</italic>, seem to be valuable plants with high antioxidant activity for improving everyday health. Cosmetic preparations containing extracts from these plants seem to be a good solution to provide effective anti-aging protection.
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Introduction: Plant extracts are used, among others, for the production of cosmetic goods. However, storing them for too long may degrade valuable substances and reduce antioxidant activity. The Plantago lanceolata L. and the Plantago major L. are applied as agents in the treatment of skin diseases, where they show an anti-inflammatory as well as an antibacterial effect.
Materials and methods: In this study, plant material was extracted using 4 solvents: ethanol, methanol, propan-1-ol as well as propan-2-ol (all at 3 different concentrations). The ultra-sound-assisted extraction was applied for 30–60 min. After the extraction, antioxidant activity of a part of the extracts was immediately evaluated – using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylohydrazil (DPPH) method – while the remaining part of the extracts was stored for 6 months and then evaluated for antioxidant potential.
Conclusions: The most beneficial antioxidant properties were found in the extracts of dried leaves for both P. lanceolate and P. major in 70% (v/v) isopropanol and concentrated methanol, determined immediately after their preparation. In the case of P. major, dried leaves and a longer preparation time led to a significant increase in antioxidant activity. Both species, P. lanceolata and P. major, seem to be valuable plants with high antioxidant activity for improving everyday health. Cosmetic preparations containing extracts from these plants seem to be a good solution to provide effective anti-aging protection.

Effect of storage on the antioxidant properties of <italic>Plantago lanceolata</italic> L. and <italic>Plantago major</italic> L. alcoholic extracts

Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin

Chair and Department of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutic Chemistry, Student Research Group

Chair and Department of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutic Chemistry

Pomeranian Journal of Life Sciences

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Effect of storage on the antioxidant properties of  L. and  L. alcoholic extracts

Introduction: Plant extracts are used, among others, for the production of cosmetic goods. However, storing them for too long may degrade valuable substances...

Effect of storage on the antioxidant properties of Plantago lanceolata L. and Plantago major L. alcoholic extracts

Published Online: Jan 18, 2022

Page range: 52 - 56

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.759

Keywords
plant extracts, DPPH, alcohol solvent, ultrasound-assisted extraction

© 2021 Sylwia Gajewska et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Effect of storage on the antioxidant properties of Plantago lanceolata L. and Plantago major L. alcoholic extracts

Published Online: Jan 18, 2022

Page range: 52 - 56

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.759

Keywordsplant extracts, DPPH, alcohol solvent, ultrasound-assisted extraction

© 2021 Sylwia Gajewska et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
plant extracts, DPPH, alcohol solvent, ultrasound-assisted extraction