Ovata Seeds Research Articles

Effect of using Plantago ovata psyllium seed powder on some physiological, immunological and histological characteristics of broiler chickens

This experiment was conducted in the Office of Agricultural Research’s chicken farm, the Animal Resource Department, and the chicken Research Station, from January 13 to February 23, 2023. The experiment used thirty-one-day-old Ross 308 chicks, with an average weight of 38.1 grams. The enclosed hallway housing the thirty cells where the chicks were raised. The chicks were randomly assigned to one of five treatments. Each treatment was repeated five times with 10 birds each replication. The birds were fed a balanced food and a balanced diet was used. At 0, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1% of the ration in each of the five treatments (T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5), psyllium was found in Plantago ovata seeds. The findings showed that there was no significant difference in the blood plasma concentrations of glucose, triglycerides, and very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) between the experimental treatments. It was discovered that all treatments had considerably (P≤0.05) lower amounts of cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins (HDL), and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) than the control therapy. It was shown that treatments T5, T4, and T3 resulted in significantly higher blood serum levels of IgG (P≤0.05) compared to the control therapy. Furthermore, it was shown that blood IgM levels increased significantly (P≤0.05) in response to treatments T5 and T4. Serum IgA concentrations in all study treatments rose considerably (P≤0.05) as compared to the control treatment. The relative weights of glandular and index fabricia did not differ noticeably amongst the treatments. The findings showed that the villus height, diameter, and crypt depth in the T4 and T3 treatments were considerably (P≤0.05) larger than in the control treatment. After conducting the experiment, we conclude that broiler chickens’ body composition and immunohistochemistry features may be improved by including 0.4-1% of psyllium seed powder into their diets.

Effect of using Plantago ovata psyllium seed powder in the diet on productive performance and water consumption of broiler chickens

This study took place from January 13 to February 23, 2023, at the poultry field of the Office of Agricultural Research, Animal Resource Department, and Poultry Research Station. An average weight of 38.1 grams was employed in the experiment with 300 Ross 308 chicks that were one day old. Within a confined hallway with thirty chambers, the chicks were nurtured. With five treatments and five replications for every treatment, a total of ten birds were assigned at random to the chicks throughout the quarantine period. Both the food and the feeding schedule for the birds were balanced. The amount of psyllium in Plantago ovata seeds varied depending on the treatment (T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5): 0, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1% of the ration. Out of the experiment’s third, fourth, fifth, and sixth weeks, the average body weight of the T4 treatment was significantly higher (P < 0.05) than that of the control treatment and the remaining treatments. Comparing the T4 therapy to the control treatment and all other research treatments during the course of the trial, the findings likewise revealed a substantial increase (P < 0.05) in the rate of weight gain and consumption. The weekly feed conversion coefficient for each experimental treatment for comparison with the control treatment and for each experimental period shown a substantial improvement (P < 0.05) in the findings. Regarding the weekly water consumption rate, there were no appreciable variations across the testing treatments. After 42 days of raising broiler chicks, the study’s findings indicate that adding psyllium seed powder to broiler meals at a rate of 0.4-1% increased performance.

Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Phytochemicals for the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remains a burden for patients with increasing prevalence in industrialized countries. Phytochemicals are non-nutrient plant derived bioactive substances with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that may prove beneficial to IBD patients. This review aims to overview current evidence on the application and impact of isolated phytochemicals or phytochemicals contained in plant extracts and essential oils on patients suffering from IBD. A systematic literature search was conducted for studies relating to the use of phytochemicals for the treatment of IBD. Ultimately, 37 human clinical trials and 3 systematic reviews providing human IBD patient data relevant to phytochemicals as therapeutic agents were included. Phytochemicals in the form of curcumin, Plantago ovata seeds, polyphenon E, silymarin, resveratrol supplements or an herbal preparation of myrrh, chamomile and coffee charcoal have evidence from human clinical trials supporting their safety and beneficial effects. Cannabinoids improve quality of life but not IBD outcomes. The addition of probiotics like B. longum to fructo-oligosaccharides promote healthy composition of the gut microbiome. Phytochemicals like mastiha, anthocyanins, berberine, tormentil, T2, ecabet sodium and Pycnogenol need more well-designed trials. Systematic research on phytochemicals can lead to the discovery of useful therapeutics. These secondary metabolites can be incorporated in current IBD treatment strategies to limit side effects, promote mucosal healing and provide higher quality of life to patients.

Trigonella foenum-Plantago Ovata Seeds Mucilage as a Superdisintegrants for the Development of Bisoprolol Fumarate Loaded Quick Dissolving Tablet (QDT)

Objective: The aim of this present research work, the aim was to develop drug-loaded Bisoprolol fumarate quick-dissolving tablets by direct compression method by using Trigonella Foenum - Plantago ovata seeds mucilage. Comparative studies between synthetic and natural superdisintegrants. Bisoprolol Fumarate is an antihypertensive drug incorporated in handling hypertension, and as a prophylaxis treatment of angina pectoris, heart failure. Methods: Bisoprolol fumarate-loaded tablets were developed, estimated for different pre and post-compressional parameters, FTIR study, and short-term stability studies. Results and Discussions: The FTIR spectral analysis results indicate no interaction between the drug and formulation additives. pre and post-compressional parameters were within the authorised Pharmacopeial limits, and the results were satisfactory. The disintegration time and dissolution investigations of formulations F12 and F15 were determined to be the most promising, with disintegration times of 22 and 24 secs, respectively. FormulationsF12 and F15 containing Trigonella Foenum and plantago ovata mucilage’s showed highest drug release above 99% within 20 and 25 min respectively. Trigonella Foenum mucilage and Plantago ovata was identified to be the better superdisintegrant compare to synthetic superdisintegrants. Stability studies to optimize the formulations were carried out for about 90 days. During the studies, no considerable changes were noticed in the compressed tablets for in-vitro disintegration time, hardness, friability and uniform distribution of drug content etc. Conclusion: Based on disintegration time the developed formulations F3, F12 and F15 were found to be mostly constitutive, with disintegration times of 30, 22, and 24 secs. The result outcome can be interpreted that the formulations loaded with Bisoprolol fumarate have shown enhanced dissolution rates that might have been the cause of improved bioavailability, subsequently an effective therapy by coupling with Trigonella foenum and Plantago ovata mucilage. These mucilages were plant-derived, non-toxic, bio-compatible, bio-degradable, and least side effects.

Is the Invasiveness of Pittosporum undulatum in Eucalypt Forests Explained by the Wide Ranging Effects of Its Secondary Metabolites?

Climate change is a driver of biodiversity loss, often favouring invasive species such as in the case of Pittosporum undulatum in Eucalyptus forests of south-eastern Australia. We tested whether the invasiveness of P. undulatum is due to the release of secondary metabolites with allelopathic action inhibiting other species germination or to the content of antioxidant secondary metabolites. We compared the germination of P. undulatum and Eucalyptus ovata seeds on different substrates watered with different leachates. Polyphenolic compounds, saponins and tannins of Eucalyptus spp. and P. undulatum leaf extracts were quantified. Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds were collected in the field and analyzed to compare the emissions in eucalypt forests with and without P. undulatum. Eucalyptus germination rates were not affected by different leachates and no allelopathic compounds were identified in P. undulatum leachate. Flavonoids and tannins characterized Eucalyptus leachates, while P. undulatum leachates showed high hydroxycinnamic acids content. The forests invaded by P. undulatum were characterized by high levels of monoterpenes, whereas the forest lacking P. undulatum were dominated by sesquiterpenes. Our results suggest that the invasiveness of P. undulatum may be due to the high content in secondary metabolites that play a protective role against abiotic stresses rather than the release of allelopathic compounds.

A Metronidazole-Modeled Central Composite Design Strategy for Plantago ovata Seed Mucilage-Supported Floating Microspheres for Helicobacter pylori Eradication

Background of the research and the purpose: Instead of using costly synthetic excipients or polymers, the authors were in search of an economical, easily available, and plant-based excipient for making microspheres. Plantago ovata seeds have already been proven to have anti-ulcer and gastro-protective activity. The same mucilage is used in this study as a polymer that can aid in floating the microspheres. In this study, mucilage from Plantago ovata seeds was added to sodium alginate and used with Metronidazole as a treatment to eradicate Helicobacter pylori. Methodology: Plantago ovata seed mucilage (POSM) and sodium alginate were used to make microspheres. To check the effects of independent variables (POSM and SA levels) on entrapment efficiency (EE) and floating time (FT) as responses, this paper used a central composite design with a design expert.11 software. The microspheres were investigated for Metronidazole (MNZ) content, size, yield, buoyancy, and release during congeniality studies. Results: As POSM content increased in the microspheres, MNZ entrapment increased, and the floating time (FT) was greater in microspheres with more POSM. MNZ release was slightly reduced in microspheres with higher levels of POSM. Conclusion: According to the investigation, MNZ can be retained in the stomach for extended periods of time in order to eradicate H. pylori, and the floating assets were enhanced by POSM.

Preparation and characterization of a novel magnetized nanosphere as a carrier system for drug delivery using Plantago ovata Forssk. hydrogel combined with mefenamic acid as the drug model

The aim of the present study was to magnetize Plantago ovata Forssk. hydrogel and produce a nanosphere system to carrier mefenamic acid as the drug model. For this propose, P. ovata seeds hydrogel (POSH) was extracted and magnetized by Fe 3 O 4 being functionalized using tetraethyl orthosilicate and trimethoxyvinysilane. Thereafter, mefenamic acid (MFA) was loaded on the carrier system. The final product, as the magnetic drug loaded nanosphere (Fe/POSH/MFA), was fully characterized through different techniques involving X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), vibrating-sample magnetometer (VSM), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and FT-IR spectroscopy. The results confirmed the successful production of the drug loaded nanosphere system with particles magnetization of 25 emu/g over a range size of 40–50 nm. However, the size distribution less than 100 nm was measured through DLS analysis. The hydrogel showed a pH sensitivity swelling behavior representing the best efficacy at pH 7.4. The efficiency of the drug encapsulation was found to be 64.35%. The drug releasing was studied using a dialysis bag at pH = 7.4. The highest in vitro drug releasing was found to be 57.3 ± 0.6% after 72 h, as well. The findings of the current report account for the potential use of P. ovata hydrogel as an effective delivery system for encapsulation of water insoluble basic drugs, e.g. , MFA in a magnetized carrier system.

Modeling the Release of Betaine Extracted from Sugar Beet Molasses in the Structure of Fast-Dissolving Electrospun Fibers of Plantago ovata Seed Gum

Modeling the Release of Betaine Extracted from Sugar Beet Molasses in the Structure of Fast-Dissolving Electrospun Fibers of Plantago ovata Seed Gum

Fatty-Acid Composition and Biological Activity of Lipids from Plantago ovata Seeds

Fatty-Acid Composition and Biological Activity of Lipids from Plantago ovata Seeds

Rheological Characteristics of Model Gluten-Free Dough with Plantago Seeds and Husk Incorporation.

The seeds and husk of Plantago origin are rich source of dietary fiber known for its medicinal use. Despite the use of both Plantago psyllium and Plantago ovata products due to their physicochemical and nutritional properties, only the effects of Plantago ovata husk have been studied. Their structure-forming properties may positively affect gluten-free bread quality only if an adequate dough hydration is used. The aim of the work is to analyze the effect of different Plantago products: Plantago psyllium seeds and Plantago ovata seeds and husk in quantities of 3, 6 and 9% share on the rheological profile of model gluten-free dough and bread and bread’s technological quality and shelf-life. The rheological parameters of the dough were determined with Mixolab protocols and uniaxial deformation test. Bread quality and its textural profile analysis after cooling and storage were determined. The addition of Plantago psyllium seeds weakened the dough. All additives contributed to a reduction in starch retrogradation, bread hardness and water loss during baking, and to the improvement of the doughs’ resistance to extension, dough energy and bread yield. This influence is strongest when the Plantago ovata husk was used. However, the consumer acceptance of the tested breads was low and, in this respect, the breads with the addition of seeds of both Plantago psyllium and ovata were considered to be better than the husk.

The effect of storage and different red and far red light treatments on Catalpa ovata g. don seed germination

Chinese catalpa is a medicinal and ornamental, low demanding tree which tolerates urban pollution, drought and poor soils. It should be planted more often in Serbia, and gen?erative propagation is the most suitable method for mass production of this species. The aim of this research was to investigate the effects of red and far-red light on Catalpa ovata seed germination, as well as the influence of seed storage length on germination. The seeds were collected in 2003 and 2007 from the same tree, stored for one and five years and exposed to red light (R) or far-red light (FR) before seed germination tests. After one year of storage, seed germination was high (74-82%) in a control treatment (white light conditions, 16h light and 8h dark), and the seeds did not germinate in dark conditions. Red light and a combination of red light and far red light treatments induced germination, but the obtained values varied (7 - 66%) depending on the year of seed harvesting. The seeds collected in 2003 had a higher germination percentage (51.0%) compared to the germination of seeds collected in 2007 (up to 14%) after red light treatment. The time of exposure to red light pulse (10, 15, 20 or 30 min) did not considerably affect germination rate. After 5 years of storage, germination percentage was considerably lower, reaching only 30% in white light conditions. The results obtained in this research confirmed that C. ovata seeds are photoblastic and can be stored for one year preserving a high germination rate.

Anaphylactic Shock Due to Psyllium (&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Plantago ovate&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt; Seed) Allergy: A Case Report

The seeds of Plantago ovata, called psyllium or ispaghula, have been used in the preparation of bulk laxatives. Nowadays, it is also used as an ingredient in bakery and breakfast cereals to increase dietary fiber and to give baking products fluffiness and viscosity. Mostly, there are described cases of occupational allergy that handle Plantago ovata seeds in powder laxatives and some cases of anaphylaxis after eating products containing psyllium. This case report is about a geriatric assistant who had an anaphylactic shock after eating a multigrain gluten-free piece of bread containing psyllium, who presented a positive skin test with psyllium in the allergy study. We recommended to the patient to avoid the ingestion and the inhalation at work of Plantago ovata seeds and to carry self-injectable adrenaline. With this case, we would like to highlight the growing uses of psyllium, especially in bakery products, and that it can behave like a hidden allergen.

The composition of Australian Plantago seeds highlights their potential as nutritionally-rich functional food ingredients

When wetted, Plantago seeds become covered with a polysaccharide-rich gel called mucilage that has value as a food additive and bulking dietary fibre. Industrially, the dry husk layer that becomes mucilage, called psyllium, is milled off Plantago ovata seeds, the only commercial-relevant Plantago species, while the residual inner seed tissues are either used for low value animal feed or discarded. We suggest that this practice is potentially wasting a highly nutritious resource and here describe the use of histological, physicochemical, and chromatographic analyses to compare whole seed composition/characteristics of P. ovata with 11 relatives already adapted to harsh Australian conditions that may represent novel commercial crop options. We show that substantial interspecific differences in mucilage yield and macromolecular properties are mainly a consequence of differences in heteroxylan and pectin composition and probably represent wide differences in hydrocolloid functionality that can be exploited in industry. We also show that non-mucilage producing inner seed tissues contain a substantial mannan-rich endosperm, high in fermentable sugars, protein, and fats. Whole seed Plantago flour, particularly from some species obtained from harsh Australian environments, may provide improved economic and health benefits compared to purified P. ovata psyllium husk, by retaining the functionality of the seed mucilage and providing additional essential nutrients.

The protective role of the alcoholic extract crude of the Plantago ovata plant seed compared with zinc against the toxicity of cadmium chloride on some biochemical and histological parameters in the male reproductive system of the white rat

This study was designed to find out the protective role of the alcohol Extract crude of plantago ovata compared to zinc, on some functional and histological criteria in male rats treated with cadmium chloride. The study was conducted in the animal house of Tikrit University / College of Veterinary Medicine for 30 days, 35 male white rats were used which were randomly divided into seven groups (5 animals per group). It was observed that the treatment of rats with CdCl2 resulted in a significant decrease (P≤0.01) in the SSH, ICSH and testosterone hormones compared to the control group, while the dose of rats treated with cadmium chloride with the ethanol extract of plantago ovata seeds and the food supplement resulted in significant increases in the concentration of SSH hormones, ICSH And testosterone compared to treatment with cadmium chloride, Likewise, when healthy rats are dosed with the ethanol extract of plantago ovata seeds and zinc, we notice a significant increase in SSH, ICSH, and testosterone compared to control. The study showed that the treatment of rats with cadmium chloride and that a clear negative tissue change in the testes was represented by the destruction of the basal membrane of the seminal tubules and a small number of sperm cells, The dose of rats treated with CdCl2 with extract and zinc resulted in a clear histological improvement.

Prebiotics and Probiotics in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Where are we now and where are we going?

The incidence, prevalence, and cost of care associated with diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease are on the rise. The role of gut microbiota in the causation of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis has not been established yet. Nevertheless, several animal models and human studies point towards the association. Targeting intestinal dysbiosis for remission induction, maintenance, and relapse prevention is an attractive treatment approach with minimal adverse effects. However, the data is still conflicting. The purpose of this article is to provide the most comprehensive and updated review on the utility of prebiotics and probiotics in the management of active Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis/pouchitis and their role in the remission induction, maintenance, and relapse prevention. A thorough literature review was performed on PubMed, Ovid Medline, and EMBASE using the terms "prebiotics AND ulcerative colitis", "probiotics AND ulcerative colitis", "prebiotics AND Crohn's disease", "probiotics AND Crohn's disease", "probiotics AND acute pouchitis", "probiotics AND chronic pouchitis" and "prebiotics AND pouchitis". Observational studies and clinical trials conducted on humans and published in the English language were included. A total of 71 clinical trials evaluating the utility of prebiotics and probiotics in the management of inflammatory bowel disease were reviewed and the findings were summarized. Most of these studies on probiotics evaluated lactobacillus, De Simone Formulation or Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 and there is some evidence supporting these agents for induction and maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis and prevention of pouchitis relapse with minimal adverse effects. The efficacy of prebiotics such as fructooligosaccharides and Plantago ovata seeds in ulcerative colitis are inconclusive and the data regarding the utility of prebiotics in pouchitis is limited. The results of the clinical trials for remission induction and maintenance in active Crohn's disease or post-operative relapse with probiotics and prebiotics are inadequate and not very convincing. Prebiotics and probiotics are safe, effective and have great therapeutic potential. However, better designed clinical trials in the multicenter setting with a large sample and long duration of intervention are needed to identify the specific strain or combination of probiotics and prebiotics which will be more beneficial and effective in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Characterization of nutritional content and in vitro - antioxidant properties of Plantago ovata seeds

Introduction: The present investigation was carried out to evaluate Plantago ovata seeds for its nutrients including water- and fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, oligosaccharides, free sugars, fatty acid profile, polyphenols, and in vitro-antioxidant properties. Materials and Methods: The vitamins, sugar profile, and oligosaccharides were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography, and the fatty acid profile was evaluated by gas chromatography coupled with flame-ionization detector. Phenolic components and antioxidant activity were evaluated by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), metal chelating activity, and reducing power assays. Results: The results revealed that P. ovata seed flour is the rich source of protein (17.70%) and dietary fiber (24.77%). Essential minerals including Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, and K, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, folic acid, α-tocotrienol, and δ-tocotrienol were detected in varying concentrations. Total phenolic content and flavonoid content were found to be 8.72 mg GAE/g and 2.11 mg CE/g, respectively. Antioxidant property analyzed by different methods was reported as DPPH radical scavenging activity (67.9%), ABTS scavenging activity (65.89%), FRAP assay (1.68 μmol Fe (II) equiv/g), metal chelating activity (63.20%), and reducing power (78.40 μmol AAE/g). Conclusion: There are no available reports on the vitamin composition of Psyllium seeds. Psyllium seed is rich in nutrients and biological active compounds that may be utilized in the development of nutraceutical or functional foods.

Biodiesel production from Cascabela ovata seed oil

Due to near exhaustion of world oil reserves and increasing environmental concerns, there is a demand for alternatives to fossil fuels. Biodiesel production from renewable sources is considered a candidate for substitution of petrodiesel. Cascabela ovata is a plant that grows in poor soils with limited water precipitation and it is circumscribed to the arid parts of Mexico. C. ovata seeds are rich in oil with applications in the production of biodiesel. Physicochemical properties of this oil were evaluated according to AOCS and ASTM methods. The profile of the fatty acids was determined by gas chromatography. Fuel properties were determined using the ASTM methods. Results showed that the main fatty acids in the oil mixture were oleic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid. The best transesterification yield obtained was 95% under alkaline reaction using methanol and the fuel properties are within the limits of petrodiesel standards.

A therapeutic insight of carbohydrate and fixed oil from Plantago ovata L. seeds against ketoprofen-induced hepatorenal toxicity in rats

BackgroundPlantago spp. includes more than 200 species which had been used traditionally to treat many diseases including colds, hepatitis, and infectious diseases. The aim of this study is to evaluate carbohydrates and fixed oil from Plantago ovata L. (Plantaginaceae) seeds against ketoprofen-induced hepatorenal toxicity in rats.ResultsThe aqueous extract of P. ovata seeds contain 39% (wt/wt) carbohydrate as glucose and 35% (wt/wt) as mucilage. Paper chromatographic analysis and GLC of the mucilage hydrolysate revealed the presence of six free sugars. GC/MS analysis of the saponifiable and unsaponifiable matter of the petroleum ether extract identified 15 compounds from the saponifiable matter. Linoleic acid ethyl ester was the major unsaturated fatty acid, while palmitic acid methyl ester is presented as the major saturated fatty acid. Eighteen compounds were identified from the unsaponifiable matter. 6-Phenyldodecane and 6-phenyl tridecane are presented as major compounds in the unsaponifiable matter. Five steroidal compounds, namely β-sitosterol, Lupeol, Stigmasterol, Campesterol, and 24(25)-dihydrocycloartenol, were identified and confirmed. Carbohydrates and fixed oil administered to normal control rats showed insignificant changes in the oxidative stress markers; liver and kidney function indices, liver DNA degradation pattern, and the histopathological picture of liver and kidney revealed their safety. Ketoprofen induced drastic changes in all the measured parameters. Treatments recorded variable degrees of improvement referring to silymarin as a reference herbal drug.ConclusionsThe self-recovery process is not an efficient tool against the ketoprofen toxicity. Treatment with plant carbohydrates exhibited the most potent effect in improving the selected parameters under investigation and served as a safe agent for treatment hepatorenal toxicity in rats.

The effect of Plantago seeds and husk on wheat dough and bread functional properties

The aim of the study was the evaluation of the effect of the Plantago products of different origins and their addition levels on the rheological properties of the wheat dough as well as the technological and nutritional quality of the supplemented wheat bread. Plantago psyllium seeds (PPS), Plantago ovata seeds (POS) and Plantago ovata husk (POH) were incorporated into wheat dough at 4 and 8 g/100 g levels of substitution.Among the tested materials, the POH addition had the greatest contribution to the positive changes namely increasing the dough hydration (by 54.56% at 8 g/100 g contribution), dough development time and dough stability and by reducing dough softening and retrogradation (by 50.76% at 8 g/100 g contribution). The bread enriched with Plantago enriched bread had a significantly higher dietary fibre content, the POH had the greatest impact on its concentration (up to 13.4% at 8 g/100 g contribution). The seeds (PPS and POS), on the other hand, increased the protein content in the studied breads. The analysis of the antioxidant properties of the breads with Plantago additions showed that the PPS addition had the highest potential of increasing the antioxidant activity of the bread.

Performance of Natural Coagulant Extracted from Plantago ovata Seed for the Treatment of Turbid Water

Present study investigates the coagulation ability of Plantago ovata (P. ovata) seed extracts for turbidity removal. The active coagulant agents were successfully extracted from P. ovata seeds using different solvents such as distilled water (PO-DW), tap water (PO-TW), NaCl (PO-NaCl), and ammonium acetate (PO-AA). Experiments were conducted in batch mode for initial turbidity such as 500 NTU (high), 150 NTU (medium), and 50 NTU (low). Results demonstrated that P. ovata extracts are less efficient in low turbidities, while PO-NaCl was found to provide high coagulation activity in all initial turbidity concentrations compared to other extracts. PO-NaCl was able to remove 98.2, 94.9, and 80.2% of turbidity from water having in initial turbidities of 500, 150, and 50 NTU, respectively. Coagulation activity of the extract was the best when the extraction was performed for 50 min at room temperature. Jar test procedure with the coagulation time of 1 min and flocculation time of 30 min was optimized, irrespective of the initial turbidity. The optimum settling time for 500, 150, and 50 NTU water samples were 20, 30, and 90 min, respectively. PO-NaCl was used in different pH turbid solutions and it was found to be working very efficiently in alkaline conditions. The coagulation efficiency of the coagulant stored in refrigerator was higher than that stored at room temperature. Thus, the natural coagulants extracted from P. ovata seeds revealed to be effective for turbidity removal.