Posted by admin on Dec 31, 2021 in |
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 leaves of Costus igneus revealed that it has higher compositions of iron, protein, and antioxidant substances such as ascorbic acid, α-tocopherol, β-carotene, terpenoids, steroids, and flavonoids. The traditional utilization of this plant included promoting healthy life and age, treating rashes, asthma, and bronchitis, reducing fever and eliminating intestinal worms. This article aims to review the pharmacognostic study of Costus igneus and explore its pharmacological activities such as antidiabetic activity, antiproliferative activity, antimicrobial activity, antiurolithiatic activity, its effects on learning and memory, antioxidant activity, hepatoprotective activity,...
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Posted by admin on Dec 31, 2021 in |
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 mortality. We have discovered that the immune system is crucial in reducing the severity of COVID 19 and that by modulating it, it’s possible to save people’s lives. Nowadays, post-Covid diseases Mucormycosis also spreads in humans, which is very dangerous to humans financially and mentally. Because any authority has approved no specific treatments or vaccines, there is a need for an alternative to improve population immunity. Antioxidants derived from natural resources can be used as a nutraceutical to boost immunity. The nutraceuticals are non-toxic and can be used by people of all ages. There is a chance that if they include nutraceuticals in their diet regularly,...
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Posted by admin on Nov 30, 2021 in |
Before discovering synthetic drugs, peoples were dependent completely on the herbal medicinal plants for the prevention and treatment of various diseases or ailments. This is the era where a large number of synthetic drugs have been discovered for the treatment of various diseases and better health care for people suffering from various diseases. However, herbal drugs are still the choice for treating many diseases. They are preferred over synthetic drugs as they are pharmacologically very active and have no side effects or low side effects when used for the treatment of diseases. B. serrata is one of the medicinal plants amongst many other plants used traditionally to treat various ailments or diseases. The medicinal plant has a long-range of reported pharmacological activities viz. anti-inflammatory activity, anti-arthritic activity, anti-rheumatic, analgesic activity, antimicrobial activity anti-oxidant activity, anticancer activity, antitumor activity, anti-asthmatic activity, anti-diarrhoeal activity, immunomodulatory activity, hypo-lipidaemic and hepatoprotective activity, anti-complementary activity, antifungal, anti-convulsant activity, anti-obesity, cardiotonic activity and anti-ulcer activity. The Oleo-gum-resin of the plant B. serrata is traditionally used...
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Posted by admin on Oct 31, 2021 in |
The unknown coronavirus has been unfolded all over the world. The primary case was declared in Dec 2019, and this coronavirus malady has become a virulent disease. Infection of this virus is directly attacked on the system of the flesh or animals. Nowadays, there’s a deficiency of correct management or vaccinum out there to stop this malady that principally attacks the system of the body. Hindrance is healthier than cure. This term is extremely renowned to any or all people. Thus, currently, this time has come back to use for our savings of lives. Ayurveda is the ancient system of drugs which is originated in India. During this Covid -19 amount boosting of our system is the excellent thanks to fighting against this coronavirus. Many seasoning plants unit accessible in our shut that unit used for immunity-boosting throughout Covid 19. Some seasoning plants like Tinospora-cordifolia, Withania somnifera and Nyctanthes arbortristis are commonly used for immunity boosting. This herb contains compounds like glycosides, steroids, diterpenoid lactones, alkaloids, steroidal lactone etc....
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Posted by admin on Oct 31, 2021 in |
Medicinal herbs have been used for healing since the dawn of time. Canna indica is an erect perennial herb in the family Cannaceae. This plant is widely cultivated throughout India for its beautiful foliage and flowers. Canna indica is also known as Indian shot or Canna lily. South America, Colombia, West Indies, Central America, Brazil & Venezuela are their native habitats. Canna indica contains phytochemical constituents like alkaloid Glycosides, Flavonoids, Phenol, Proteins, Saponins, tannins, carbohydrates, phytosterols, fixed oil, of ethanolic solvent extract of canna indica. It’s an Antioxidant & Antibiotic. The plant is said to have molluscidal, anti-fungal, hepatoprotective, haemostatic, AIDs inhibition Property, antidiabetic & anticancer activities. Anthocyanin pigments are abundant in the flowers of Canna indica. It includes phenol, flavonoids and six different forms of anthocyanin, all of which have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect our skin from UV radiation by inactivating highly reactive molecules like free radicals and reactive oxygen species produced when exposed to the sun. The purpose of this study is to develop herbal sunscreen cream...
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