Posted by admin on Mar 10, 2017 in |
Diabetes is an endocrine disorder, and it is due to a deficiency in secretion or action of insulin. The increased prevalence of diabetes in recent decades has made it to severe risk for public health. Human always has great consideration to plants for treatment of illnesses, especially diabetes and it is probably due to common ingredients with mammalian cells such as inositol, especially isomer of D-chiro-inositol, which plays a vital role in the signaling pathway of insulin, and its lack in the structure of inositol phosphoglycan leads to insulin resistance. Therefore, the possession of an inexpensive and available source of this ingredient is essential for patients suffering from diabetes. In the current study, we reviewed the effects of D-chiro-inositol and its derivatives and herbs with them on...
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Posted by admin on Jan 28, 2017 in |
Thepesia populnea Linn. (Family- Malvaceae) is one of the important drugs used in Herbal medicines. It is known by the name Paras-pipal. It is often cultivated for ornament and shade, and it blooms throughout the year in the tropics. Various parts of this plant are found to possess useful medicinal properties, such as antifertility, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, purgative, and hepatoprotective activities. The yellow juice of fruits is employed in treating certain hepatic diseases. A decoction of the bark is given internally in the diseases of the skin and that of the fruits as an antidote for poisoning. The seed possesses purgative properties. The plant is useful in malaria. A wide range of biologically active compounds such as flavonoids, sesquiterpenoids, tannin, saponins, alkanes, essential oil, sugars, fatty acids, and antioxidants are present in the plant. This contribution provides a comprehensive review of its ethnomedicinal uses, chemical constituents and pharmacological profile as a medicinal...
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Posted by admin on Nov 30, 2016 in |
People, who have visits to high altitudes, do experience a certain type of health problems as they transit to different altitude ranges. With ascend to high altitude, various kinds of acute and chronic physiological changes occur which influence all system of the human body. These problems although have temporary manifestations, arising due to maladjustment of the body to abrupt altitudinal changes in oxygen, atmospheric pressure, and gravity but sometimes can be life-threatening. Often it has been found that these symptoms are confused with other complications of the body. Present review mention different type of altitude health problems, their symptoms, herbal and synthetic drugs that is helpful in these...
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Posted by admin on Nov 14, 2016 in |
The botanical supplement market is growing at a rapid rate, and this trend is expected to continue to progress. In the world of Nutraceuticals, Echinacea plant is widely used for medicinal and commercial purposes. This Native American herb has a remarkable record of clinical and laboratory study, as well a long history of medicinal use in the management of a variety of conditions. Phytomedicinal preparations from the genus of Echinacea are widely used for the prevention and the treatment of common cold and upper respiratory tract infections. However, most of the uses of Echinacea are based on the reported immunological properties; there is a large body of evidence, based on in-vitro and animal studies, demonstrating that Echinacea possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and anti-microbial properties. It has also been suggested that this plant is a potential therapeutic agent for cancer, diabetes and skin problems. From the other point of view, by the available safety data, Echinacea has little adverse effects and is well tolerated. This paper reviews the pharmacological properties of...
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Posted by admin on Nov 6, 2016 in |
Extensive studies have been carried out in the last decade to assess the pharmaceutical potential and screening of the phytochemical constituent, psoralen. This component is found in many plants species and has gained attention nowadays because of its antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Psoralen is an active component of Babchi oil found in Psoralea corylifolia (P. crylifolia) belonging to family Leguminosae. This review presents an overview of the current status and knowledge on overview, chemistry, synthesis, analysis, irritation, and toxicity of psoralen. Also, formulations of psoralen are also presented here....
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