Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects of Kaempferia galanga Extract in Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis: In Vivo Study on MDA, NF-κB, and CRP

Document Type : Original

Authors
Aziza Viquisa Berliana Putri 1
Paramasari Dirgahayu 2
Bambang Purwanto 3
Soetrisno Soetrisno 4
Betty Suryawati 5
Risya Cilmiaty 6
Hadi Sudrajad 7
1 Doctoral Program of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia Departement of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia.
2 Doctoral Program of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia. Parasitology and Micology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia.
3 Doctoral Program of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
4 Doctoral Program of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
5 Doctoral Program of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
6 Doctoral Program of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia Department of Oral Disease, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
7 Departement of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
10.22038/ijorl.2025.90356.4019
Abstract
Introduction:
Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS) is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses caused by bacterial infection, primarily involving inflammatory responses and oxidative stress. While antibiotics are the standard treatment, their effectiveness can sometimes be limited. Kaempferia galanga (K. galanga), a medicinal plant known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, has shown potential as a therapeutic agent. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of K. galanga extract in a mouse model of ABRS.
Materials and Methods:
An in vivo experimental study was conducted using Sprague-Dawley rats with induced ABRS. The animals were randomly divided into three treatment groups that received K. galanga extract at doses of 150 mg/kg (KG150), 300 mg/kg (KG300), or 450 mg/kg (KG450) based on body weight. Therapeutic effects were assessed by measuring serum levels of MDA, NF-κB, and CRP.
Results:
Eighteen rats with ABRS were included in the study. The KG300 group exhibited significantly lower levels of MDA, NF-κB, and CRP compared to the KG150 and KG450 groups (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that the 300 mg/kg dose of K. galanga extract provides optimal therapeutic benefit.
Conclusion:
K. galanga extract at 300 mg/kg demonstrated the most potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in a mouse model of ABRS, indicating its potential as an effective alternative or adjunctive therapy.
Keywords
Anti-inflammatory agent
Antioxidants
Kaempferia galanga
Oxidative
Rhinosinusitis stress
Subjects
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Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 38, Issue 1
January and February 2026
Pages 37-42