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Traditional knowledge and ethnobotanical use of plants have been widely acknowledged worldwide. The cicatrizing properties of extracts obtained from this plant have been scientifically studied, attributing the main biological activity to its tannin and flavonoid content. The recent commercialization of the plant drug Gynura nepalensis. requires Pharma-cognostical and Pharmacological information to develop quality-control methods for raw materials and extracts produced with the plant drug. Macro and micro morphological parameters were established to authenticate the genuine drug that allowed detection of adulterants usually found in commercial samples of this plant material. All the parameters were studied according to WHO guidelines and Indian Pharmacopoeia. These morphological characteristics can be used for rapid identification of the drug and are particularly useful in the case of powdered materials and physicochemical parameters. TLC profiling of plant extracts gives an idea about the presence of various phytochemicals. Pharmacological activity of Gynura nepalensis ethanolic leaf extracts were analyzed for total phenolic and flavonoid contents along with the antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity. The result of the...
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Sphaeranthus indicus Linn (Asteraceae) is a popular and very useful plant used in the Indian system of medicine. It is usually found in damp areas, plains, and weeds in the rice fields. In the Ayurvedic system of medicine, the plant as a whole plant or its different parts like leaf, stem, bark, root, flower, and seed is widely used for curing many diseases. The plant is enriched with secondary metabolites such as eudesmanolides, sesquiterpenoids, sesquiterpene lactones, sesquiterpene acids, flavone glycosides, flavonoid C‑glycosides, isoflavone glycoside, sterols, sterol glycoside, alkaloid, peptide alkaloids, amino acids, and sugars. The essential oil has been isolated from flowers and whole plants. In this present study, various methods are carried out to evaluate the pharmacognostic parameters of crude drug and aqeous extract of aerial part of the plant, which may form the basis for the further use of the plant and for the evaluation of its various pharmacological activities. The physicochemical evaluation confirms the quality and purity of the crude drug. Aqeous extract of Sphaeranthus indicus...
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Aim: The objective of the present review is to compile & explore published literature on ethno botanical uses, pharmacognostic studies, phytochemicals, and pharmacological activities of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl from 2016 to till date. Background: Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl, an under shrub belongs to the family Verbenaceae. The plant is native to the tropical Americas and has been used traditionally by various ethnic groups of this region. Though regarded as a weed or invasive species in many parts of the world, research works report the plant being used for medicinal purposes, as animal feed and as ornamental or hedge plant. Material & Methods: The review was undertaken by literature search through electronic databases such as PubMed and Google scholar, reported from 2016 to till date. Review results: The different parts of the plant are used in various ailments like fever, skin diseases, diabetes and respiratory problems. Flavonoid, tannins, saponins, glycosides are the chief bioactive constituents reported to be present which are responsible for several pharmacological activities. Pharmacological studies report...
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Kaffir lime or “limaupurut,” which are the common names for Citrus hystrix (C. hystrix), is a popular traditional herbal plant and an essential herb in Asian countries. C. hystrix was native to the Indonesian island known as Sumbawa; then, its cultivation was expanded to Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and other tropical countries in the Asian region. C. hystrix contains phenolic compounds and essential oil, and the rarity of its essential oil makes it a precious product in many industries. The essential oil is extracted from C. hystrix leaves using a few extraction methods; however, the best extraction methods up until now have yet to be ascertained. This narrative review paper highlights several extraction methods which determined the final yield of C. hystrix leaves ‘essential oil and the comparison of advantages and disadvantages between each method. This review paper also covers the pre-treatment procedures as it is also an important element that affects the final yield. Essentially, each of the extraction and pre-treatment methods has its own pros and cons, and...
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Moringa oleifera is a native of North India. It is found throughout the tropical region. The plant is used for medicinal and high nutritional purposes throughout India. However, there is no such type of work in the region of the Gulbarga district. So, the present study revealed that the nutritional analysis of fruit pulp of M. oleifera from Super Market of Gulbarga district, Karnataka, India. The proximate analysis estimations of moisture, dry matter, ash, crude fiber, crude protein, crude fat, carbohydrates, and mineral estimation were carried out by AOAC (2000), AAS, and other different parameters. The phytochemical tests of the fruit pulp have the highest amount of energy, carbohydrates, calcium, and potassium. The study reveals that Moringa oleifera fruit pulp has highly nutritive values and medicinal values. So, it is desired that the Moringa oleifera is used regular in the diet to strengthen immunity and prevent...
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