INVITRO ASSESSMENT OF ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTIHELMINTHIC ACTIVITY OF PEACH AND ORANGE PEEL BY BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM PIGEON DROPPING CLOSE TO HOSPITAL
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https://doi.org/10.64751/Keywords:
Peach and Orange peel, Antimicrobial activity, Antihelminthic activity, Enterococcus, HPLC, Identification of bacteria, Staphylococcus.Abstract
The peach (Prunus persica), a deciduous tree from Northwest China, produces a sweet, nutrient-rich fruit known for its velvety skin. Peaches are low in calories and packed with vitamins A and C, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, making them a healthy dietary choice. On the other hand, orange peel, often discarded as waste, is rich in bioactive compounds like essential oils and flavonoids, valuable for culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic uses. This study evaluated the antimicrobial and anthelmintic properties of aqueous, ethanolic, and methanolic extracts from fruit peels. The orange ethanolic extract exhibited the strongest antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, while the apricot methanolic extract was most effective at 10% concentration against the same bacteria. The orange methanolic extract at 30% concentration showed significant activity against Enterococcus. HPLC analysis revealed Tangeretin and Resveratrol as key components. Additionally, all extracts demonstrated effective antihelmintic activity, causing paralysis and death in Indian earthworms.
