The Phytotherapeutic and Antibacterial Properties of Avocado Seeds and Leaves Extract as Medicinal Coffee and Tea

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The presence of bacteria in the environment is widespread, affecting many people. These bacteria can cause illness or bacterial infections that may be responsible for many deaths each year. This study aimed to assess the ability of the extract of the Avocado seeds and leaves against bacteria like S. aureus and E. coli. In this study, the researcher sought to answer to the following problems: (1) Determine: the antimicrobial activity of avocado seeds extract using paper disc diffusion method applied to E.coli and S. aureus bacteria, (2) the presence of bioactive component and micronutrient content of avocado seeds and (3) leaves extract and the acceptability level of avocado seeds coffee and avocado leaves tea.

METHODS

Various processes were used. Avocado seeds and leaves were collected and prepared for the Alcohol-based Extraction to test its micronutrient content. Different Phytochemical & Antimicrobial Analysis, to screen the presence of bioactive components. And Sensory Evaluation for Acceptability level of Avocado leaves as Tea and Avocado seeds as Coffee.

RESULTS

The analysis of the fruit constituents reveals that it abounds in various bioactive compounds. Phytochemical analysis showed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, anthraquinones and steroids. Abundant presence of the micronutrients in avocado leaves extract in terms of Iron content which is 1.84mg/l and Zinc content of 0.28mg/l which was classified as abundant with this nutritive value. And the taste of both avocado coffee and tea are acceptable based on the Sensory Evaluation.

DISCUSSIONS

The results revealed that avocado seed and leaf ethanolic extract has medicinal effect due to high presence of antimicrobial activity against with S. aureus and E. coli with zone of inhibition of 28.0mm and 20.43mm classified as very active. This review highlights and focuses on the important pharmacological activities of this therapeutically important fruit and its oil. Thus, avocado seeds as coffee and avocado leaves as tea could be used commercially as coffee and tea with health and medicinal benefits comparing it with the existing commercial coffee.