Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity of Elaeagnus umbellata from Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir

Abstract

Wild edible fruits (WEFs) that may be eaten are a good source of vitamins, proteins, and antioxidant enzymes are an important source of nutrients during times of hunger and can be used to prevent various illnesses. The objective of this study was to determine the metabolic and dietary profiles of Elaeagnus umbellata found in Tolipeer Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Total phenolic contents (TPCs) and total flavonoid contents (TFCs) of the fruit were tested. 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) scavenging assays were used to assess antioxidant activity. The antibacterial activity of E. umbellata against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was examined using a disc diffusion approach. The E. umbellata methanolic extract had the highest levels of TPCs (23.00 g GAE/g) and TFCs (21.53 g QE/g). The methanolic extract of E. umbellata showed the strongest antioxidant activity against DPPH radicals (IC50 = 24.75 2.20 g/mL). E. umbellata displayed the strongest antibacterial activity against P. aeruginosa (15.00 ± 1.0 mm).  It is concluded that E. umbellata could provide an alternative source of antioxidant, and antibacterial agents for controlling various types of infections and diseases.