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GC-MS, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL ANALYSIS OF CITRUS LEMON PEEL EXTRACT AGAINST ODOR CAUSING BACTERIA

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Hardik B. Bhatt, Dr. Nikunj B. Patel
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.s3.819

Abstract

It is found that waste materials such as peels and seeds obtained after harvesting are rich sources of biologically active phytocomponents containing certain physiological functions. This waste is often discarded or used as food for animals or as a fertilizer. But in developing countries, where herbal medicines are preferred to treat infectious diseases are used for their therapeutic benefits. These are used for the production of effectual, safe, inexpensive, and novel nutraceuticals as they have higher amounts of natural compounds with therapeutic properties. This study was carried out to determine the antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of lemon peel i.e., citrus lemon L. is a good source of molasses, pectin, limonene, and some other secondary metabolites. DPPH assay was used to determine the antioxidant activity of lemon peel, and antibacterial activity was determined using four pathogens. In this study, the Lemon peel extract was evaluated for its antimicrobial activities against organisms that cause odor viz. S. epidermis and Corynebacterium, and S. aureus and P. aeruginosa. The results show that Lemon Peel extract has greater potential to scavenge free radicals. Also, it showed greater antimicrobial activity thereby indicating its potent antimicrobial and antibacterial agent and, in the future, can be used for the cosmetic industry.

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