Amanzadeh Y, Izaddoost M, Soltanpoor A, Mahami M, Taheri M, Khalifeh Gholi kalani M, et al . Inhibit Effect of
Allium hirtifolium Boiss. (Persian shallot) Hydroalcoholic Extract on the Growth of
Leishmania infantum in vitro. J. Med. Plants 2006; 5 (20) :48-52
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1- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Pharmacognocy, College of pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- School of Public Health, Institute of Public Health Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- College of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5- College of Medicine, Tehran Univesity of Medicinal Sciences, Tehran, Iran
6- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , sesebrahimi@yahoo.com
Abstract: (6823 Views)
Background: Antiprotozoal effects of genus Allium plants including garlic and onion have been proven in Aryana Lands since hundreds years ago. Objective: In this study, inhibitory effect of persian shallot hydroalcoholic extract on growth of Leishmania infantum was evaluated in vitro. Methods: Different concentrations of the extract including 0.01, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2 mg/cc in schneider medium were prepared, the parasites were added and counted every day during 7 days after culture. Results: Concentrations between 0.01 - 0.1 mg/cc inhibited the growth of parasites on the third day, but the highest concentration (0.2 mg/cc) inhibited the growth of parasites on the first day. Conclusion: This study proves inhibitory effect of persian shallot hydroalcoholic extract (containing allicin, ajoene and other agents) on Leishmania infantum. For exact evaluation of persian shallot antileishmanian properties, it is necessary to evaluate inhibitory effect of the plant hydroalcoholic extract in vivo.
Type of Study:
Research |
Subject:
Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutics Received: 2005/01/24 | Accepted: 2006/11/22 | Published: 2007/01/21