MUMBAI, India, June 30 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641075692 A) filed by Daasi Prasanna; and Vijaya Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences For Women on June 18, 2026, for Phytochemical Screening & In Vitro Anti-Obesity, Anti-Inflammatory And Antimicrobial Evaluation Of Aqueous Extract Of Spices.
Inventors include Daasi Prasanna; Ms V. Saili; Ms. M. Nigar Fathima; Ms. M. Rozy; Ms. T. Sirisha; and Ms. V. Sneha Lakshmi.
The application for the patent was published on June 26, 2026, under issue no. 26/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT [0042] The present invention aimed to investigate the phytochemical composition and in vitro anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities of aqueous extract of mixture of commonly used spices,Zingiber officinale (ginger), Allium sativum (garlic), and Cinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon). These plants have long been utilized in traditional medicine due to their therapeutic properties. The mixture extract was prepared using different extraction methods, including microwave-assisted extraction, maceration, and boiling. Preliminary phytochemical screening revealed the presence of key bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, saponins, glycosides, and terpenoids, which are known for their pharmacological activities. The anti-obesity activity was evaluated using a lipase inhibition assay, where the extract demonstrated 100% inhibition, indicating strong potential in reducing fat absorption. Anti-inflammatory activity was performed using the human red blood cell (HRBC) membrane stabilization method, showing significant protection against haemolysis, suggesting effective anti- inflammatory properties. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated against Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cereus using the disc diffusion method, where the extracts exhibited notable zones of inhibition, confirming antibacterial efficacy. The results suggested that the mixture of aqueous extract of these medicinal plants possess significant therapeutic potential, primarily attributed to their rich phytochemical content. This invention supported the traditional use of ginger, garlic, and cinnamon as natural remedies and highlighted their potential application in developing safe, plant-based alternatives for managing obesity and obesity induced inflammation and infections. Further studies are recommended to isolate active compounds and validate these findings through in vivo and clinical investigations. This invention also recommended that the extract may be converted into a suitable herbal formulation so that it can be used as better anti-obesity formulation in comparison with the marketed anti-obesity agents.
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