Some pharmacological properties of Alyssum stylare (Boiss. & Balansa) Boiss

Abstract

From ancient times to the present, plants have been used in many different areas. One of the most striking of these areas is alternative medicine. Türkiye is a country rich for plants diversity both in terms of location and other favorable conditions. This diversity reveals the importance of alternative medicine. In this respect, it is extremely necessary to determine the pharmacological properties of plants. In our study, Alyssum stylare (Boiss. & Balansa) Boiss. total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS), oxidative stress index (OSI) as well as its status against antimicrobial agents were examined. After the above-ground part of the plant sample was dried and powdered by taking the necessary precautions, extraction was carried out Rel Assay kits were preferred for ethanol extract and TOS, TAS, OSI data. Its antimicrobial status was determined using the agar diffusion method. Consequently, of the study, the TAS capacity of the plant extract was 7.911±0.217 mmol/L, the TOS capacity was 11.587±0.202 µmol/L, and the OSI capacity was 0.146±0.001. It was used that it was effective against standard bacteria strains at 25-100 µg/mL and 200 µg/mL concentrations against fungi strains. Consequently, it is thought that A. stylare can be used in studies conducted for antioxidant and antimicrobial.