Study of antimicrobial activities of Alpinia galanga

Shaida Fariza S., . and Siti Nurdijati B., . and Chan L.K., . (2000) Study of antimicrobial activities of Alpinia galanga. [Proceedings Paper]

Alpinia galanga lengkuas a species in the family of Zingiberaceae is highly reputed for its medicinal properties. Many antimicrobial tests have been conducted on this species and results have shown that several diterpenes isolated from the rhizome of this species is responsible for the positive effect. Based on sensory evaluation A. galanga is said to have a more woody minty and floral aroma quality than ginger. 1'-acetoxy chavicol acetate has been identified as the aromatic constituent of this species. This compound has also been found to inhibit tumour promoters and is a potential insecticide. The aim of our study is to increase the production of bioactive compounds especially 1'-acetoxy chavicol acetate and diterpenes from A. galanga cell culture. This would be useful for the pharmaceutical aromatherapy flavouring and perfume industries. This paper discusses our preliminary findings. It includes the phytochemical and antimicrobial screening of three species of Alpinia which are locally known as lengkuas. The in-vitro propagation of A. galanga is also briefly described.

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Alpinia galanga lengkuas a species in the family of Zingiberaceae is highly reputed for its medicinal properties. Many antimicrobial tests have been conducted on this species and results have shown that several diterpenes isolated from the rhizome of this species is responsible for the positive effect. Based on sensory evaluation A. galanga is said to have a more woody minty and floral aroma quality than ginger. 1'-acetoxy chavicol acetate has been identified as the aromatic constituent of this species. This compound has also been found to inhibit tumour promoters and is a potential insecticide. The aim of our study is to increase the production of bioactive compounds especially 1'-acetoxy chavicol acetate and diterpenes from A. galanga cell culture. This would be useful for the pharmaceutical aromatherapy flavouring and perfume industries. This paper discusses our preliminary findings. It includes the phytochemical and antimicrobial screening of three species of Alpinia which are locally known as lengkuas. The in-vitro propagation of A. galanga is also briefly described.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. RS164 S471 1999 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	ALPINIA GALANGA
AGROVOC Term:	ANTIMICROBIALS
AGROVOC Term:	CELL CULTURE
AGROVOC Term:	IN VITRO CULTURE
AGROVOC Term:	PLANT EXTRACTS
AGROVOC Term:	MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
AGROVOC Term:	ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES
AGROVOC Term:	SPICE CROPS
AGROVOC Term:	MALAYSIA
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:27
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15888

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