Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Prepared from Ginger Oil—An Invitro Approach Aafreen M. Maajida1, Anitha Roy2,*, Preethi Rachel Christina1, Rajeshkumar S.2, Lakshmi T.2 1Graduate Student, Dept of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 2Associate Professor, Dept of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India *Corresponding Author: Dr. Anitha Roy Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, 162, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai-600077, Tamil Nadu Email: anitaroy2015@gmail.com
Online published on 19 August, 2019. Abstract Background Ginger(zingiber officinale) is a widely used spice in cooking and is a medical herb in traditional herbal medicine. Ginger is herb which is widely used for treating inflammatory conditions and their associated pain. The utilisation of various plant products for the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles is called green nanotechnology. It is safe and does not utilise any harmful chemical protocols. Aim To evaluate the antiinflammatory potential of ginger oil mediated silver nanoparticle. Materials and Method The Silver nanoparticles were synthesised using ginger oil and was confirmed by UV-visible spectroscopy. The synthesised silver nanoparticles were evaluated for its antiinflammatory activity by studying the inhibitory effect on albumin denaturation assay. Result The present study showed the production of silver nanoparticles at 460nm and was with very good anti inflammatory activity. Conclusion Biosynthesis of nanoparticles using ginger oil was eco friendly, reliable and suitable. So may be used for large scale production. It was easy to handle and rapid. Top Keywords Nanoparticles, nanotechnology, zingiber officinale, ginger oil. Top |