In Vitro Study-anti inflammatory activity of Sage oil Vaishali M.1, Dr. Geetha R.V.2, Kumar Pradeep R3,* 1Final YEAR BDS Under Graduate student, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai 2Professor, Department of Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai 3Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai *Corresponding Author E-mail: drrpradeepkumar@gmail.com
Online published on 12 June, 2018. Abstract The study is to determine the anti-inflammatory effects of extracts of Sage. Sage is an herb native to the Mediterranean, belonging to the Lamiaceae (mint) family along with oregano, lavender, rosemary, thyme and basil. In Ayurveda, sage has been used for its medicinal properties for various indications. flavonoids, phenolic acids, and oxygen-handling enzymes are components of sage, which include mainly superoxide dismutase and peroxidase. Assessment of in-vitro anti inflammatory activity was done by inhibition of protein denaturation. The usage of natural products has less side effects and its easily available. Hence, sage being a natural product can be used for its anti-inflammatory property. Top Keywords Sage oil, anti inflammatory, Protein denaturation. Top |