Ashish Kushwaha
- Affiliation
- JBIT college of pharmacy,Dehradun 23 Milestone, NH-07, Chakrata Road, Shankarpur, Dehradun,
- Department
- Assistant Professor
- Location
- India
Abstract: Myrmecodia platytyrea, commonly known as the ant plant, is a medicinal epiphyte traditionally used in Southeast Asia for its purported health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities. Its tuber contains abundant secondary metabolites, including flavonoids, tannins, phenolic compounds, and saponins. While these phytochemicals are generally associated with therapeutic effects, the biological activity of Myrmecodia extracts varies depending on the type of extract, dosage, and route of administration. In …
Published in International Journal of Brain Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 5–14 Read article
Abstract: Aloe vera is a herbal dietary supplement, and arjuna is used for its cardioprotective properties. Rats were given isoproterenol hydrochloride subcutaneously to cause myocardial infarction. The purpose of the study was to identify any potential pharmacodynamic interactions between the commercially available formulations of Aloe vera and arjuna. Materials and Procedures: The electrocardiogram (heart rate, ST segment elevation time, QRS complex amplitude), serum cardiac markers (creatine kinase, isoform of creatine kinase, …
Published in International Journal of Toxins and Toxics · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–10 Read article