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Pterospermum acerifolium belonging to Sterculiaceae family, commonly known as Bayur Tree, Dinner-plate tree is well distributed in India, particularly in the sub-Himalayan zone and outer Himalayan valleys. It is commonly known as Kanakchampa or Muchukunda. Different parts of the tree have been used to treat many diseases for thousands of years in traditional medicine. Mainly it is used for earache, smallpox, leprosy, inflammation, ulcers, diabetes syndrome, constipation, ascites, abdominal pain, urinary discharge, wound healing, immunosuppressive, hepatoprotective, antihelmintic, antimitotic, anticancer activity. The descriptions of morphology, vernacular names, taxonomy, pharmacological activities, chemical constituents, ethnobotanical use, therapeutic use are richly found in Ayurvedic and contemporary literature. The review article will help the researchers to explore more about the said plant for the larger benefit of...
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A good number of medicinal and aromatic plants are used as complementary and alternative medicine in different regions of Nigeria. However, some of this valuable ethnobotanical knowledge has not been formally documented. Hence, the objective of this study was to document the ethnomedicinal plants, their preparations, and applications in managing a variety of ailments in the Oju local government area of Benue State, Nigeria. Twenty-three traditional healers (16 male and 7 female) of different ages (42–75 years) were purposively and randomly selected with the help of administrative personnel in collecting the plant species. A key informant interview guide was used to collect the data. Thirty-three plants species belonging to 26 families were collected and documented. Of the 33 species, 55% were trees, 21% shrubs, 21% herbs, and 3% climbers. Leaves were the most utilized plant part. The routes of administration are mainly internal, in which oral administration is the common one. A total of 23 different prescriptions for the individual plant and in combination were recorded for their healing...
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The discovery of drugs for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) therapy that can also permeate the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is very difficult owing to its specificity and restrictive nature. The BBB disruption or drug administration directly into the brain is not an option due to toxic effects and low diffusion of the therapeutic molecule in the brain parenchyma. A promising approach for systemic drug delivery to the central nervous system is the use of nanosized carriers. The therapeutic potential of certain nanopharmaceuticals for AD has already been demonstrated in-vivo after systemic delivery. Herbosomes have an enhanced absorption rate, producing excellent bio-availability, good penetration power. Herbosome technology is one of such systems that incorporate phospholipids into standardized active ingredients of herbal extracts, thus effectively enhancing the bioavailability of water-soluble bioactive constituents of phytomedicines such as flavonoids, phenolics and hydrophilic compounds. These phytoconstituents have been established to exhibit a variety of biological activities that have pharmacological benefits. However, poor absorption of these phytoconstituents limits their bioavailability. The poor absorption is principally due to...
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Since the origin of life, plants have remained the primary source of food, shelter, and various remedial approaches. Plants are being in use for treating various kinds of diseases. Saraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde (Saraca indica L.) is a medicinal plant that belongs to the Caesalpiniaceae family (legume family). It is also called Ashoka. When Ashoka is split up into ‘a’ and ‘shoka’ represents a very deep meaning, i.e., freedom from the grief, which means happiness. It holds a very significant spot in Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine. It is the main ingredient in many Ayurvedic herbal formulations used in treating a variety of diseases. Ashoka is a very popular herbal plant for the treatment of female reproductive disorders. It maintains the reproductive health of females. It has many other useful biological properties like anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, analgesic, haematoprotective, etc. The present review summarizes the phytomedicinal value of Saraca asoca in Ayurveda and the Folk system of...
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The wound healing method is thought of as mutually beneficial cellular and organic chemistry stages that classify measures to enhance the wound. Wound healing is outlined as stages that are finished by the body and delayed wound healing will increase the likelihood of microorganism infection. The improved wound healing method is performed by shortening the time required for healing or lowering the inappropriate happens. World Health Organization (WHO) and India have been promoting the use of traditional medicine because they are less expensive, easily available, strong belief among the community in developing countries, etc. Literature reveals that simple traditional plants are beneficial in treating several skin-related problems and for wound healing. Tridax procumbens Linn (Asteraceae) growing courtallam widely and surrounding regions peoples used who were suffered from minor cuts, scrapes. This plant easily available in any region of the world. Tridax daisy plant grows at all types of land escapes. In rainy seasons, it grows rapidly. This is an evergreen plant widely used for wound healing, which is helpful...
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