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The drug is obtained from the dried fruit of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis of family Oleaceae. It is also called Coral Jasmine, Parijat, and Harsingar, etc. To confirm the veracity of the claim above, the anticonvulsant effect of the ethanolic extract has been evaluated. In this investigation, the rats were pretreated with different dose of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis ethanolic extract (100, 200 mg/kg) for 14th days and then, they were subjected to maximal electroshock-seizures, the dose of 100 and 200 mg/kg significantly reduced the duration of hind limb extension, and both the doses were statistically found to be equipotent. The reference, standard, Phenytoin (30 mg/kg) provided complete protection. Thus, the present study revealed the anticonvulsant effect of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis against maximal electroshock-induced convulsion in the...
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The present investigation was designed to prepare immediate release tablets of gliclazide with the ultimate aim of reducing the time needed to obtain the peak plasma concentration. Gliclazide immediate release tablets were prepared by using superdisintegrants namely- sodium starch glycolate and croscar-mellose sodium. The prepared tablets were evaluated for weight variation, hardness, friability, and dissolution. Data obtained from in-vitro dissolution tests were employed to zero order kinetic model. All the data were in the acceptable range. Compatibility study was conducted using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The drug and all the excipients showed good...
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Alchemilla species (Rosaceae) are locally known as “aslanpençesi” in Turkey. Alchemilla plants (lady’s mantle) are used in traditional medicine for different indications. In this study, the methanol extract of Alchemilla caucasica was analyzed using gas chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, while the mass spectra of the compounds found in the extract were matched with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Library. The study revealed the presence of fourteen phyto-components. The most abundant compounds in the methanol extract were 13-docosenamide (Z)-, 5- octadecenoic acid 2,3-dihydroxy-propyl ester and hexadecanoic acid 2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxyl-methyl) ethyl ester which had concentrations of 59.77%, 15.34%, and 7.59% respectively. Results indicated that polarity of the solvents used in extraction influenced the relative abundance and type of compounds extracted. Various compounds identified are known to have varying bioactivities such as being anticancer and antioxidant. Therefore, the presence of these compounds in Alchemilla caucasica could be useful in the preparation of functional foods and neutraceuticals in preventing and treating debilitating and chronic human...
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Over the past centuries phytochemical and phytopharmacological sciences established the compositions, biological activities and health-promoting benefits of numerous botanical products. Musa paradisiacal also known as Musa or banana in common terms are one of the world’s most appealing fruits. Banana (Musa paradisiaca L., Musaceae) represents one of the most important fruit crops, with a global annual production of more than 50 million tons. Peels constitute up to 30% of the ripe fruit. It is cultivated in all tropical countries of the world. It is originally from India. Bananas are commonly eaten as a healthy snack as they offer valuable nutrients such as the B6 and B12 vitamins. Preliminary phytochemical screening of fruit peels of Musa paradisiaca unveils the presence of some glycosides, anthocyanins, tannins, flavonoids as well as carbohydrates. These phytochemicals have been reported to play multiple biological and pharmacological roles. Thus, banana peel which is often ignored and considered as waste could be used for multiple purposes in day to day life....
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Moringa oleifera, an important medicinal plant is one of the most widely cultivated species of the family Moringaceae. It is highly valued from time immemorial because of its vast medicinal properties. The present article provides all necessary information regarding its phytochemical investigations, morphological studies and medicinal properties like anaemia, anxiety, asthma, blackheads, blood impurities, bronchitis, catarrh, chest congestion, cholera, conjunctivitis, cough, diarrhoea, eye and ear infections, fever, abnormal blood pressure, pain in joints, scurvy, semen deficiency, headaches and tuberculosis. The aqueous extract of moringa used to treat corn, callus, cut, wounds and skin infection. The present study is that Moringa oleifera is having a higher biological potential to treat calcium deficiency. Every part of Moringa is said to have beneficial properties that can serve humanity so the whole plant can be extensively studied for further research...
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