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Ethnobotanical Study of Wild Edible Plants used by Tribes of Sawali KhurdBy Chetna S. Laddha, Janhavi V. Kadwe
Abstract: The present study was designed to evaluate the phytochemical composition of the endangered medicinal plant of Moringa oleifera ‘Mungna’ belonging to family Moringaceace collected from Sawali Khurd of Wardha district, India. Moringa oleifera commonly called the horseradish tree, drumstick tree, ben oil tree, miracle tree, and Mother’s Best Friend, known for its multipurpose attributes, wide adaptability, and ease of establishment. Its leaves, pods and flowers packed with nutrients important to …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 7–11 Read article →
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Determination of Antioxidant Activity of Phenolic Extract of GrapesBy Chetna S. Laddha, Karuna P. Rahate
Abstract: The grapes were extracted under various conditions using different solvents. The antioxidant activity of solvent extracts was investigated by DPPH radical scavenging method. Ethanol extract exhibited the highest antioxidant activity compared to the other solvents (BuOH, EtOAc, Me2 Cl2 and pet.ether). There was a correlation between antioxidant activity and total phenol content. HPLC analysis of the extracts showed that gallic and cinnamic acid was the major phenolic compounds in grapes. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–21 Read article →
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Phytochemical and Nutritional Analysis of Wild Edible Fruit of Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb. used by the Tribes of Bhiwapur Tahsil of Nagpur District, (M.S.), IndiaBy Chetna S. Laddha, Sushil G Kunjalwar, Prakash R Itankar
Abstract: AbstractWild edible fruits play an important role in human life and are the important constituents of the traditional diet. Due to their easy availability, these fruits are very commonly utilized by the tribal population. The study aimed to understand the utilization of wild fruit of Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb. The contemporary investigation marked to access the nutritional and phytochemical analysis of full-grown fruits of a widely known medicinal plant of Diospyros …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 19–24 Read article →
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Techniques on Assessment of Nutritional and Medicinal Values of Plants Used in Tribal AreasBy Chetna S. Laddha, Sushil G Kunjalwar, Prakash R Itankar
Abstract: The present paper focuses on the nutritional and medicinal properties of plants from tribal areas of Maharashtra. The diet we consume includes vegetables, fruits, cereals, grains, legumes, nuts, spices, oils etc. and tribal areas are abundant sources of these. The tribes have built up their own particular strategies for pharmacopeia and the nutritious propensities for their customary information about therapeutic and healthful uses; they likewise utilize wild plants for sustenance, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 9–14 Read article →
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Conservation of Some Wild Edible Plants Used by the Tribes of Bhiwapur Tahsil of Nagpur District, Maharashtra, IndiaBy Chetna S. Laddha, Sushil G Kunjalwar, Prakash R Itankar
Abstract: Plants are the integral part of Indian custom and social life. The disappearance of several plant species is affecting the quality of the day-to-day life of man in different ways. Hence, conservation of biodiversity and its sustainable utilization is of global importance for the development of the nation. The present study aimed to investigate the wild edible plants used by the tribes of Bhiwapur tehsil, belonging to different families, from …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 14–19 Read article →
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Nutraceutical Potential and Phytochemical Screening of Buchanania Colchichinensis Fruit: A Species of Enormous PotentialBy Chetna S. Laddha, Sushil G Kunjalwar, Prakash R Itankar
Abstract: AbstractBuchanania conchichinensis commonly known as Char, achar, Chironji belonging to the family Anacardiaceae, is a non-wood tree species found in deciduous forests in major parts of India. It is upto 18 m high and has girth of 1.5 m. The first description of this plant was given by Francis Hamilton in 1798. It is used for environmental conservation and in ‘Agroforestry System’. It is used as a fuel; fodder, its …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article →
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Study of Edible Medicinal Plants Farming Practices Adopted by the Tribes of Bhiwapur Tehsil of Nagpur District, IndiaBy Chetna S. Laddha
Abstract: Biodiversity is the variety of life, the different plants, animals, microorganisms and macro-organisms. The economic benefit from the biodiversity is well known. However aesthetic, ethical, and cultural importance are not identified and recorded. Attention to this aspect is essential. Around 80,000 wild edible medicinal plants are used by the humans; of which 200 are under cultivation. On an average 20–30 species provide all the food required for human beings. It …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 19–22 Read article →