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Objective: Ariel part of Opuntia elatior (Cactaceae) has been used in folklore health systems to treat diabetes in America, Mexico, and India. However, the anti-diabetic potential of cladodes of this medicinal plant is not scientifically validated and authenticated. The present study aimed to evaluate in-vitro and in-vivo anti-oxidant and anti-diabetic potential of methanol extracts and solvent fractions of O. elatior cladodes. Methods: The methanol extracts and solvent fractions of Opuntia elatior cladodes were evaluated at different concentrations (12.5-400 µg/ml) for anti-oxidant activity by using DPPH method and different doses (200 and 400 mg/kg body weight) for anti-diabetic potentials in staptozotocin induced diabetic albino rats. The extracts were administered for three weeks in different groups. Results: The acute toxicity study of Opuntia elatior cladodes extract, and fractions did not show mortality in the animals at the limit dose of 2000mg/kg during the observation period. The outcome of the present study indicates that extract and different fraction shows potential anti-oxidant activity. Cladodes also extract significantly decreases elevated level of blood glucose...
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The wound healing method is thought of as mutually beneficial cellular and organic chemistry stages that classify measures to enhance the wound. Wound healing is outlined as stages that are finished by the body and delayed wound healing will increase the likelihood of microorganism infection. The improved wound healing method is performed by shortening the time required for healing or lowering the inappropriate happens. World Health Organization (WHO) and India have been promoting the use of traditional medicine because they are less expensive, easily available, strong belief among the community in developing countries, etc. Literature reveals that simple traditional plants are beneficial in treating several skin-related problems and for wound healing. Tridax procumbens Linn (Asteraceae) growing courtallam widely and surrounding regions peoples used who were suffered from minor cuts, scrapes. This plant easily available in any region of the world. Tridax daisy plant grows at all types of land escapes. In rainy seasons, it grows rapidly. This is an evergreen plant widely used for wound healing, which is helpful...
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It is a very old practice of using herbal plants for the maintenance of health. The demand for herbal remedies has been increased rapidly over the past few years. This is due to the beneficial health impacts of herbal products on the living systems. Cyperus rotundus, commonly called as nagarmotha, purple nutsedge or nutgrass, is a perennial grass that belongs to Cyperacea family. It is a cosmopolitan weed plant found in almost every corner of the tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions. It is a widely used plant in traditional systems of medicine, especially in Ayurveda and folk systems around the world, for its useful remedial properties in indigestion, constipation, dysentery, abdominal distention, cholera, skin diseases, diabetes, furuncle infections, sprains and bruises, fever and stomach ache, etc. It exhibits extraordinary therapeutic properties like antioxidant activity, antidiabetic activity, anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet, antimalarial, anti-diarrheal, anti-allergic, anti-tumor, analgesic activities, hepato-protective. The present review aims to provide information related to phytochemistry, traditional uses in Ayurveda and folk medicinal system, and therapeutic properties of Cyperus...
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The ongoing outbreak due to SARS-CoV-2 in all over the World resulted in extreme pressure on researchers for urgent and rapid development of vaccines. In this paper, the brief introduction of viruses and various vaccine candidates under various stages of development are discussed in the context of SARS-COV-2. This paper comprises details of vaccines and clinical trials which are recently performed in different countries. Vaccines for COVID-19 Like disease thus present a unique model to standard development...
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Argemone mexicana is an indigenous herb commonly known as Prickly poppy. It belongs to the family Papaveraceae. Argemone mexicana is noted to possess medicinal benefits in the traditional system of medicine. Various parts of the plant were widely used in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathic medicines. It is reported to have antimicrobial Activity, wound healing property, larvicidal and chemo sterilant activity, nematicidal and allelopathic potential, anti-malarial, antibacterial and antifungal, molluscicidal, anti-cancer, hepatoprotective, anti-HIV and neuro-pharmacological activity. Beyond pharmaceutical efficacies, certain plant parts also show toxic effects as well. Argemone Mexicana oil adulteration poses a serious threat to human health and should be checked by appropriate regulatory measures. Hence, up-to-date information on the chemical and pharmacological knowledge on this plant may be helpful to guide researchers anticipating to undertake further investigations in these...
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