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PHARMACOGNOSTIC DETERMINATION OF GLYCOSMIS PENTAPHYLLA (RETZ.) DC. FOR TAXONOMIC IDENTIFICATION AND QUALITY CONTROL OF CRUDE DRUG
The present work has been done with an objective to analyze the crude drug parametrs responsible for tenable antioxidant effect of leaf, stem and root of Glycosmis pentaphylla (Retz.) DC. Fresh leaf, stem and root of Glycosmis pentaphylla were extracted with ethanol (EEGPle, EEGPst, EEGPro). The antioxidant profiling was done through different methods like 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free...
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MENTHA – A REVIEW
Mentha (also known as mint, isa genus of plants in the family Labiatae /Lamiaceae). The genus Mentha L. is distributed all over the world and can be found in many environments. Mint is a popular and well-known herb growing all over the world and includes many varieties and hybrids. Mentha species, one of the world’s oldest and most popular herbs, are widely used in cooking, cosmetics, and alte...
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PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND EVALUATION OF WOUND HEALING POTENTIAL OF ETHANOLIC FLOWERS EXTRACT OF BAUHINIA ACUMINATA L. IN WISTAR RATS
The present study was carried out to evaluate the wound healing potential of ethanolic flowers extract of Bauhinia acuminata in two different types of wound models in Albino rat viz., incision and excision, and compare the effects with standard drug povidine iodine ointment. The ethanolic extract at a dose of (250 mg/kg) possesses a significant increase in wound contraction and formation of scar i...
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PHYTOCHEMICAL INVESTIGATION AND ANTHELMENTIC ACTIVITY OF LANATA CAMARA
Lantana camara is reported to be used in the traditional medicine system for the treatment of itches, cuts, ulcers, swellings, bilious fever, cataract and rheumatism. A different part of plants are used in the treatment of cold, headache, chicken pox, eye injuries; The present study is an effort to give detail information regarding macroscopy, microscopy, physical constant, phytochemical screening...
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A REVIEW ON MODERN EXTRACTION TECHNIQUES OF HERBAL PLANTS
Plants are naturally gifted for the synthesis of medicinal compounds & extraction is the first crucial step in the preparation of plant formulations. The extraction and characterization of active compounds from medicinal plants have resulted in the discovery of new drugs with high therapeutic value. The new recent extraction techniques with shortened extraction time, reduced solvent consumptio...
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PHARMACOGNOSTIC, PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF MARTYNIYA ANNUA LEAVES LINN. (FAMILY: MARTYNIACEAE)
The present research was conducted to investigate the anti-inflammatory activity of methanolic extracts of plants of Martynia annua. (Family: Martyniaceae) The anti-inflammatory activity of the methanolic extracts of the Martynia annua at the dose of 50, 100, 200 mg/kg body weight was evaluated against the standard drug - pentazocine at a dose of 25 mg/kg body weight. Adult Swiss albino mice of ei...
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AN UPDATED PHYTOPHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEW ON HAMELIA PATENS JACQ.
Hamelia patens Jacq. (Rubiaceae) also known as firebush is an ornamental plant native to Florida and has been used traditionally in a number of conditions, including diabetes, pain, skin diseases, respiratory problems, dysentery, etc. This review aims to provide an overview of the plant profile, its phytoconstituents and pharmacological activities. Alkaloids of indole and oxindole class like rumbe...
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ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTICARCINOGENIC EVALUATION OF COMMERCIAL CALENDULA OFFICINALIS AND TARAXACUM OFFICINALE
Public interest on herbal drugs increase every passing day in both developed and developing countries. However, its regulations more strict in developed countries than in developing countries. Clarifying the effectiveness and adverse effects of this product is becoming more important. Calendula officinalis and Taraxacum officinale both commonly using in herbal-based therapies due to the speculated...
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A REVIEW ARTICLE ON RHODIOLA ROSEA: AN ADAPTOGEN HAVING MULTIPLE BENEFITS
Rhodiola rosea is a plant that has become more popular due to its multiple benefits and less side effects. It has become more famous due to its adaptogenic properties. This herb has been used from a long time by Greeks (77 CE), Chinese, Russians, Monglions, Germans, and some parts of middle Asia for different purposes. In this review article, we have collected some detailed information about multi...
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PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND IN-VIVO SCREENING OF PSEUDODRYNARIA CORONANS (WALL. EX. METT.) CHING ON ITS ANALGESIC AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES
The methanolic rhizome extract of Pseudodrynaria coronans (MEPC) was assessed for its preliminary phytochemical constituents, anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory activity. Acute toxicity of the extracts was tested following the OECD – 425 guidelines and after giving MEPC at the dose of 2000 mg/kgb.w indicating that the LD50 is higher than the given dose. Two doses 200 and 400 mg/kg bw. were s...
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