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Sphaeranthus indicus Linn (Asteraceae) is a popular and very useful plant used in Indian system of medicine. It is usually found in damp areas, plains and also as a weed 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 are widely used for curing many diseases. The plant is enriched with various types of 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. Essential oil has been isolated from flowers and whole plant. In this present study, various methods are carried out to perform the evaluation of pharmacognostical parameters of crude drug as well as aqeous extract of aerial part of the plant which may forms the basis for the further use of the plant and also for the evaluation of its various pharmacological activity. The physicochemical evaluation confirms the quality and purity...
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Oxalis corniculata Linn. is a medicinally important plant belonging to the family Oxalidaceae native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. This paper briefly shows the botany, pharmacology, and therapeutic use of the herb. The review discloses that a varied array of phytochemical constituents have been extracted from the plant like glycosides, flavanoids, tannins, phytosterols, phenol, galactoglycero-lipid, volatile oil and fatty acids such as palmitic acid, oleic, linoleic, linolenic and stearic acids. The leaves contain flavonoids, isovitexine, and vitexine-2”- O- beta – D- glucopyrunoside. It holds essential activities like anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, anti-epileptic, anti-fungal, anti-ulcer, anti-nociceptive, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, hepatoprotective, anti-diarrhoeal, hypolipidemic, antioxidant, hypoli-pedemic, steroidogenic, cardioprotective, nephrotoxicity, diuretic, anti-microbial and wound healing has also been reported. These reports indicate that Oxalis corniculata has various therapeutic benefits and highlights the necessity for research and development on this...
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Background: Swertia chirayita (Roxb. ex Flem.) Karsten known as Kiratatikta in Ayurveda, the Indian indigenous health system, is used for various ailments like liver disorders, diabetes, fever, worm infestation, and others. Due to huge demand and non-availability, other Swertia species and other herbs are used as substitutes/adulterants for Swertia chirayita (Roxb. ex Flem.) Karsten. Hence, the present study is carried out with the objective of characterizing the macroscopic, microscopic features, the physicochemical and chromatographic profile of the herb. Material & Methods: Pharmacognostical parameters like microscopy, physico-chemical, phytochemical and chromato-graphic investigation for the whole plant of Swertia chirayita (Roxb. ex Flem.) Karsten was done using standard methodology. Results: The chief macroscopic features of the whole plant are wrinkled roots, quadrangular stem in the upper portion, leaves brittle, and presence of flowers and fruits. In powder microscopy, fragments of the epidermis with stomata, resin containing cells, pitted parenchyma, cells forming epidermis of fruit, parenchyma cells, pitted fibers, fragments of cotyledon, endosperm cells, sclereids were the key features. Phytochemical analysis revealed the...
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The present study was undertaken to develop gluten-free biscuits from the processed composite flour. Composite flour was prepared using teff millet flour (TF), navy bean flour (NF), and watermelon seeds flour (WF). Three variation were formulated such as, A (TF: NF: WF = 45:45:10), B (TF: NF: WF = 55:35:10), C (TF: NF: WF = 65:25:10) respectively. These biscuits were evaluated for rheological properties such as physical (Thickness, diameter and spread ratio), textural (Hardness, springiness, cohesiveness, and gumminess), and sensory attributes. This article focuses on the use of composite flour to produce gluten-free biscuits. Some functional properties were assessed, namely water absorption capacity (WAC), oil absorption capacity (OAC), emulsion capacity (EC), foaming capacity (FC), and gelation capacity (GC). The sensory evaluation of biscuits on 9 points hedonic scale revealed that A variant was more acceptable than variant B and C. Gluten-free biscuits were developed in this study have functional characteristics, providing added value to a waste product. Furthermore, the biscuits were suitable for celiac disease with acceptable quality and...
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Hamelia patens Jacq. (Rubiaceae) also known as firebush is an ornamental plant native to Florida and has been used traditionally in a number of conditions, including diabetes, pain, skin diseases, respiratory problems, dysentery, etc. This review aims to provide an overview of the plant profile, its phytoconstituents and pharmacological activities. Alkaloids of indole and oxindole class like rumberine, pteropodine, isopteropodine, mitrajavine, flavonoids like kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside, 7-0-a-L-rhamnopyranoside, 5, 7, 2’, 5’tetrahydroxyflavanone 7-D-gluco-pyranoside, (-) epicatechin, 5, 7, 2’, 5’- tetrahydroxyflavanone, narirutin and rosmarinic acid, carbohydrate, proteins and tannins have been identified and isolated from firebush. Different extracts of different parts of Hamelia patens have shown various pharmacological activities like antioxidant, antimicrobial, anthelmintic, antidepressant, acetylcholinesterase inhibitory, antilithiatic, hepatoprotective, wound healing, blood sugar lowering, cytotoxic and nanotechnological research has also been conducted. Further research is required for the identification and isolation of bioactive constituents, which might be used as potential drugs in the near...
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