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Medicinal plants are the best source to obtain different drugs, about 80% of people in industrialized countries uses traditional medicines for their health benefit. Herbal medicines have been the basis of treatment, cure for various diseases and physiological conditions in traditional methods of practice such as Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha. Medicinal plants have therapeutic values for various ailments. Generally rural people prefer medicinal plants than synthetic drugs for the treatment of various diseases rather than urban areas. Syzygium samarangense (S. samarangense), commonly known as rose apple or java apple, is a plant in the family Myrtaceae is known to have medicinal importance. An ornamental plant stands for its numerous attributes such as Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antidiarrheal, Anti-hyperglycaemic, Anti-diabetic activity, Anti-Cancer, Anti-trypaosomal, Hepatoprotective, Antimicrobial, cytotoxic, Anthelmintic, Anticholinesterase, Anti-ulcer, anti-Arthritic, Anti-inflammatory, Wound healing property, Antiviral, Immunopharmacological and Antioxidant activity. The present review is an attempt to highlight the various ethanobotanical and traditional uses as well as phytochemical and pharmacological reports on Syzygium...
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The present work focused on preparing ethanolic extract of Nymphae nouchali flower and evaluating its anti-diabetic potential in rats. The extraction of flowers was carried out using ethanol and the extraction yield was found to be 18.6% w/w. The result of the total phenolic content of the extract examined using Folin-Ciocalteu method revealed total phenolic content of ethanolic extract of Nymphae nouchali was 41.26 ± 2.13 GAE mg/g. The antidiabetic action of the extract was evaluated in terms of the effect of extract on body weight and serum glucose level. It was found that alloxan administration reduced the body weight of animals significantly in comparison with the normal control animals. The results also revealed that the serum glucose levels were highly elevated by the administration of alloxan in all the groups by day 7. In the treatment groups III to V, the glucose levels dropped in comparison to group II and by day 21, the levels reached almost the level of control group in group III and V. This...
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The soursop plant scientifically known as Annona muricata L, is a tropical evergreen tree belonging to the Annonaceae family. The tropical fruit-bearing soursop is used for traditional medicinal benefits. This review offers a thorough analysis of the soursop plant’s pharmacological activities, phytochemical composition, and botanical characteristics. Soursop belongs to the Annonaceae family and is native to regions of South America, Asia, and Africa. The tree produces large, heart-shaped fruits with a delicate, white pulp that contains seeds and outer prickly green shell. The fruits are popular in drinks and sweets and are usually eaten...
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Since time immemorial, natural products have been the backbone of traditional system of healing throughout the globe and have also been an integral part of history and culture. Hence Baphia pubescence has been used ethnomedicinally to treat various diseases. The leaf or leaf juice is applied against parasitic skin diseases. A leaf infusion is drunk to cure enteritis and other gastrointestinal problems. The leaves and bark are considered haemostatic and anti-inflammatory and are used for healing sores and wounds. The leaves infusion is used to treat malarial infections as well as other microbial infections. As a result, it is pertinent to study the toxicity of the plant. The toxicological study both acute and chronic were evaluated according to standard methods. Acute andChronic toxicity studies of B. pubescens indicated that the plant is relatively safe at the therapeutic dose. The toxicity of the plant was shown to be dose dependent. The kidney and liver enzymes increased with increasing doses whereas the histopathological damage after long administration on these organs was...
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As old as humanity and civilization itself, the idea of beauty and their cosmetics. Humans have used herbs for many different things, including food, medicine, and cosmetics. Examples of herbal plants whose isolated compounds have been studied for their ability to treat dry skin include aloe vera and coconut oil. The anti-aging properties of plants like ginkgo and carrot have been researched. Green tea and turmeric were researched for their ability to protect the skin. Studies on the anti-dandruff properties of herbal plants like henna, neem and shikakai have been conducted. The natural ingredients in hair cosmetics offer the hair a glossy, smooth appearance and help treat a range of hair problems such as alopecia. Cosmetics by themselves are not enough to care for skin and other body parts; a combination of active ingredients is needed to stop skin damage and ageing. Beauty items are referred as a herbal cosmetics which, as a result of the herbal element, possesses favourable physiological activities like healing, smoothing appearance, boosting, and conditioning...
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