2 publications

• Published Subscription 23 May 2012

  Development of Quality Standards for Cineraria maritima (L.) L.: A Homoeopathic Drug for Ophthalmic Disorders

  By Lalit Tiwari, Devaki Pant, Nitin Rai, Rajeev Kr. Sharma

  Abstract: The present study deals with the development of quality standards of Cineraria maritima (L.) L. used for the treatment of cataract. Detailed organoleptic, microscopical and physico-chemical studies of entire and powdered drug, alcoholic extract of leaf (referred to as mother tincture in Homoeopathy), succus prepared in the laboratory were done; HPTLC finger print studies of mother tincture, succus prepared in laboratory and market sample or finished product of succus were …

  Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2012 Read article →

• Published Subscription 14 May 2012

  Medicinal and Pharmacological Action of Spices: A Review

  By Nitin Rai, Lalit Tiwari, Rajeev Kr. Sharma

  Abstract: Spices are grown in India from time immemorial and part of Materia Medica of Indian System of medicines viz. Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and also in Homoeopathy. Uses of spices as medicines have mention from pre-historical time. Various spices, such as cardamom, ginger, black pepper, cumin and mustard seeds, were included in the ancient `susruta mushkakadigana' or herbal medicines, prescribed to remove fat and to cure urinary complaints, piles and jaundice. …

  Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 Read article →