A study on active functional group from Rhizophora apiculata extract used by a Malay as medicine and tanning

Ramya, Razanah and Othman, Rashidi and Mohd Hatta, Farah Ayuni and Wan Sulaiman, Wan Syibrah Hanisah and Mohd Latiff, Nur Hanie (2021) A study on active functional group from Rhizophora apiculata extract used by a Malay as medicine and tanning. In: International Conference On Industry-Academia Initiatives In Biotechnology And Chemistry, 20th - 21st December 2021, Pekan, Pahang. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Rhizophora apiculata is a mangrove plant used by the Malay community to treat diarrhea, skin diseases, nausea, vomiting, antiseptic, fodder, tanning, and fuelwood. The plant has been exploited for its availability, high-quality timber and contains a chemical tannin used to reinforce fishing lines, ropes, and nets as well as acts as a leather tanning and antidote to dysentery (intestinal inflammation). The tannin content of R. apiculata's bark, roots, and leaves naturally inhibits fungal infections. This study aims to identify types of functional groups and individual phenolic compounds from R. apiculata. These natural bioactive compounds are in high demand, especially in the pharmaceutical and health markets. An analytical method for R. apiculata was developed using alkaline fractional extracts. The FT-IR analysis found three types of functional groups, mostly aliphatic hydrocarbons and alcohols. The HPLC results revealed three phenolic acids; Hydroxybenzoic acid, Caffeic acid, and Vanillic acid, while the GCTOF-MS results revealed ten compounds. For antibacterial activity, R. apiculata leaf extract inhibited Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherichia coli while antifungal activity inhibited Candida albicans and Fusarium sp. Further research is needed to scientifically validate a traditional use by identifying pure authentic material of R. apiculata bioactive compounds.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Plenary Papers)
Additional Information:	Virtual conference
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Rhizophora apiculata, ethnoscience, phenolic compound, HPLC, GCTOF-MS
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GR Folklore Q Science > QH Natural history > QH541.13 Ecology R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General) > S494.5.S86 Sustainable agriculture T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP248.13 Biotechnology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Landscape Architecture International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART) Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design
Depositing User:	Dr rashidi othman
Date Deposited:	05 Jan 2022 15:58
Last Modified:	05 Jan 2022 15:58
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/95220

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