Volume 8 (2021) - Issue 12, December
Review Articles
PHARMACOGNOSTIC STUDY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL POTENTIALS OF COSTUS IGNEUS PLANT – REVIEW
The Plant Costus igneus is a member of the Costaceae family. The family Costaceae has about 200 species, of which genus Costus being largest comprises about 104 species. Costus igneus is indigenous to South-East Asia. Costus igneus is often called as ‘Insulin plant’ as it helps to elevate the insulin levels in the body and hence, works as a hypoglycemic agent. The phytochemical analysis of the...
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A REVIEW ON NUTRACEUTICALS: IMMUNITY BOOSTER IN CORONA PANDEMIC
Coronavirus illness 2019 (COVID 19) has wreaked havoc worldwide and resulted in a high number of deaths. One of the key reasons for the coronavirus illness (COVID 19) having such a large impact on society is its unanticipated spread, while it has prevented adequate preparation. While it will take decades to develop a vaccine, immediate interventions are required to prevent COVID 19 related mortali...
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Research Articles
IN-VITRO ANTIDIABETIC ACTIVITY OF CHAMAECOSTUS CUSPIDATUS
Background: The most common disease of endocrine disorder is diabetes due to underlying causes and pathophysiologies. It is spreading swiftly worldwide and is expected to reach up to 4.4% in the world by 2030. There are numerous synthetic glucose-lowering drugs on the market, but they all have detrimental effects. As a result, this necessitates the search for an alternative anti-diabetic agent fro...
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QUALITATIVE ASSAY OF ESSENTIAL OILS IN COMMERCIAL LAVENDER OIL BY GC-MS METHOD
Essential oils are largely employed for their therapeutic properties, being marketed extensively in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry. Lavender oil is known for its excellent aroma. Therefore, it is extensively used in the cosmetic, perfumery, and flavour industries. The lavender oil is known to possess sedative, carminative, antidepressive, and anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of our stud...
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