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The Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve is a remarkable biodiversity hotspot situated in the heart of India, straddling the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Geographically, this biosphere reserve is located in the Deccan Peninsula and the Central Highland Plains region, capturing a diverse array of flora and fauna. The region is renowned for its innumerable natural vegetation and zoological wonders, which have long captivated the attention of biologists and researchers. Beyond the northern Himalayan valleys, this biosphere reserve represents the second-largest expanse of biodiversity in India, with a wealth of species that have been documented in various Vedic and botanical literature. Interestingly, many of the plants and herbs found in this region possess valuable ethno-medicinal and pharmacological properties, some of which are yet to be fully explored and understood. The local communities and indigenous tribes have a deep, symbiotic relationship with the biosphere, utilizing its natural resources for food, fodder, medicine, and economic sustenance. This review delves into the biodiversity, biogeographical features, and the ethnobotanical significance of the Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere...
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Jatropha curcas, a plant species belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, has emerged as a promising candidate for sustainable energy production. Its resilience to harsh environmental conditions, adaptability to marginal lands, and ability to produce high yields of oil-rich seeds make it a valuable resource for addressing the global energy crisis. The oil extracted from jatropha seeds can be converted into biodiesel, a renewable fuel alternative to fossil fuels. Biodiesel produced from jatropha offers several advantages, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved air quality, and reduced dependence on foreign oil. This makes it a significant contributor to efforts to mitigate climate change and enhance energy security. Beyond biofuel, jatropha oil has a wide range of industrial and agricultural applications. It can be used in the production of soaps, detergents, lubricants, and even as a component in certain types of plastics. Additionally, jatropha can contribute to sustainable agriculture by improving soil fertility and providing a source of organic fertilizer. While jatropha offers numerous benefits, its cultivation and utilization are not without...
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Background: Malnutrition in form of protein energy malnourishment, is a range of pathological conditions arising from coincident lack of protein and/or energy in varying proportions which can results in muscle wasting and degeneration. Aim: The study is aimed to investigate the effects of defatted Moringa oleifera seed on skeletal muscle of Protein Energy Malnourished rats and to assess its effect on enzyme markers: AST, ALT, Total protein, Albumin, Ca2+ ATPase and Na+/K+ ATPase. Methods: 16 white albino rats of waster strain (Rattus novergicus) were initially divided into ‘A’ and ‘B’ groups; Group A rats served as positive control and was administered normal growers’ feed while Group ‘B’ rats were administered with low protein based diet to induce muscle wasting for 21 days. After the period of malnourishment, group B was further divided into 3 groups: C, D, E. Group C was sacrificed which served as negative control while group D and E were fed with recovery diet containing 20% M. oleifera based diet and 20% fish meal based diet...
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Leucas aspera (family-Lamiaceae) has great therapeutic significance in the Indian system of medicine due to its rich antioxidant activity. The main objective of the present work was to isolate the active constituent of ethanolic extract of Leucas aspera by column chromatography, Characterization of isolated compound by IR, 1H NMR, Mass spectroscopy and in-vitro anticancer activity evaluations against Hela, Hep G2 And MCF-7 Cell Lines by MTT assay. The EELA showed highest percentage of cell inhibition 64.18% in the concentration of 500 (µg/ml) on the HepG2 (Human liver cancer cell line) and significant activity than the HeLa & MCF-7. The present study concluded that the antioxidant potentials like flavonoids, saponins present in extract might be responsible for the anticancer...
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Objective: This study aim’s to deal with the in vitro anticancer activity of flowers of Couroupita guianensis (family: Lecythidaceae) against B16F10 (skin cancer cell line). Materials and Methods: MTT assay for flowers of Couroupita guianensis against B16F10 (Skin Cancer cell line) is conducted. Results: At the Concentration 44.44 µg/ml, the methanolic flower extract of Couroupita guianensis showed good percent inhibition of B16F10 (Skin Cancer cell line) as compared to the standard drug. Conclusion: The present attempt provides information that may generate researchers’ interest in exploring such natural...
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