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Asafoetida is a gum-like substance with a strong odour used for many years in traditional medicine and cooking. However, growing the Ferula plant from which it is derived is challenging because it requires specific growing conditions. A study was conducted to see if it is feasible to grow Ferula Asafoetida in a controlled environment with an HVAC system. The researchers grew two groups of Ferula plants using different methods: outdoors and in a greenhouse with an HVAC system that maintained the temperature at 20-25°C and the humidity at 50-60%.The results showed that the Ferula plants grown in the greenhouse with the HVAC system produced a lot more gum-like resin than the plants grown outdoors. Additionally, the plants grown in the greenhouse had a more uniform growth pattern and fewer problems with pests and diseases. In summary, the study suggests that growing Ferula Asafoetida in a controlled environment with an HVAC system can increase yields and improve the health of the plants. This could benefit commercial Asafoetida production and make...
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Curcuma caesia Roxb. is a relatively uncommon and nearly unexplored medicine; traditional healers employ the genus Curcuma to cure various diseases. In the current effort, the requisite ethnomedicinal utilities are attempted to be established. An erect, perennial herb with big leaves, Curcuma caesia Roxb. Rhizomes are grown for their rhizomes, which are utilized in traditional medicine. Fresh rhizomes have a strong camphoraceous odour. According to reports, the main components of the plant are camphor, ar-turmerone, (Z)- ocimene, ar-curcumene, 1,8-cineole, elemene, borneol, bornyl acetate, and curcumene. According to reports, the plant has antifungal, anti-asthmatic, antibacterial, smooth muscle relaxant, antioxidant, analgesic, locomotor depressant, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant actions as well as anti-inflammatory qualities. It is today regarded as an important source of distinctive natural compounds for creating medications to treat various ailments. This review focuses primarily on the plant’s pharmacological effects, phytochemistry, and medical applications. Contemporary pharmacological investigations have supported some of the conventional claims and uses. Due to its rarity and the species’ genuineness, many elements of this perennial herb...
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Medicinal plants have always drawn intellectual concerns due to their extraordinary potential to alleviate a wide range of diseases. Gymnema sylvestre is a woody, climbing plant of tropical forests of central and southern India and in parts of Africa. Distribution is worldwide and it is recognized in the traditional medicinal literature of many countries including Australia, Japan, and Vietnam. Some texts refer to Gymnema as Asclepias geminata, Gymnema melicida, and Periploca sylvestris. Gymnema has played an important role in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Its use has been confined primarily to the management of diabetes mellitus and similar hypo/hyperglycemic conditions. Despite the part used being the leaf, another common name of this species is miracle fruit. Gymnemasylvestre R.Br., a potent herb with active ingredients with antidiabetic and antioxidant potential, is one of the best examples. This review paper emphasizes mainly on the various pharmacological activities and various uses of this plant. G. sylvestre is mainly credited for excellent antidiabetic property and can also provide several other properties including antioxidant, immunomodulatory,...
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Background: Many plants are known by people to be used traditionally as medicinal plants among those known some are investigated for their medicinal activities whereas some have not been evaluated. Houttuynia cordata is a plant most commonly found in Southeast Asian countries, it is known tradionally in many countries to be used for various diseases like diarrhea, cough and many others depending on the country find outs. Objective: To study the Pharmacognostical, phytochemical characteristics of Houttuynia cordata and to investigate its anti-tussive activity on guinea pigs. Methods: The plant Houttuynia cordata was collected, dried and powdered. The powdered plant was carried out for extraction using various solvents based on their polarity; the extracts obtained are carried out for phytochemical screening and pharmacological investigation for its medicinal activity. Results: Sub-fraction extraction of the plant was carried by various solvents from the most polar to the least using Soxhlet apparatus; Petroleum ether 10.07%, Benzene 2.27%, Chloroform 1.06%, Acetone 3.34%, Ethanol 6.27%, Aqueous extract 26.21%. Phytochemical screening of H. cordata showed the...
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Cosmetics are defined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as substances that are “intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body’s structure or functions”. A large range of both artificial and herbal cosmetics are available in the market. The market has seen a surge in the popularity of herbal cosmetics. The herbs present in cosmetics have multi-functionality. There has been a shift in the demand for herbal cosmetics in recent years. This study aims to understand the level of awareness amongst the people regarding herbal cosmetics and the percentage of the population who prefers to use the same. It also intends to learn about the factors which motivate customers to purchase herbal cosmetics. Online customer reviews are another factor that might influence people; hence the study will also examine the impact of online product reviews on customer purchasing decisions. The study also focuses on the factors which build brand loyalty in consumers and motivate them...
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