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    Comparative Morphological and Chromatographic Studies on Mesua ferrea Linn. and Ochrocarpus longifolius B. & H. Source Species of Nagkesara in Commerce

    By Kunal Sajwan, Sonali Sajwan, Nitin Rai, Rajeev Kumar Sharma

    Abstract: ABSTRACTStamens of Mesua ferrea Linn. is the source of “Nagkesara,” a drug considered to be astringent, stomachic and expectorant, but Ochrocarpus longifolius B & H is also available as Nagkesara in the commerce. The present communication deals with the comparative morphological and chromatographic (HPTLC) studies of both the species which may help to differentiate the drug Nagkesara resourced from both the botanical and available in commerce.Keywords: Nagkesara, HPTLC, stamens

    Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 10–14 Read article

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    Chemical Constituents of Heracleum candicans Wall

    By Kunal Sajwan, Sonali Sajwan, Nitin Rai, Kiran Negi, Rajeev Kr. Sharma, K.S. Khetwal

    Abstract: ABSTRACTHeracleum candicans Wall. (Fam., Umbellifereae), commonly known as cowparanship, is frequently used in the treatment of spasmodic, mutagenic, dermal photosensitizing, skin diseases, anti-tuberculosive and anticonvulsive activity and antimicrobial activities. This review summarizes the chemical constituents (furanocoumarin, coumarin and other chemical compounds) present in Heracleum candicans Wall. This plant species is a rich source of furanocoumarin, coumarin, fatty acids and their derivatives.Keywords: Heracleum candicans Wall., cowparanship, skin diseases

    Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–9 Read article

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    Chemical Constituents from High Altitude Herbs of Kumaun Himalaya: Swertia Purpurascens Wall

    By Kunal Sajwan, Sonali Sajwan, Rajeev Kumar Sharma, Nitin Rai, K. S. Khetwal

    Abstract: ABSTRACTA rare triterpenoid queretoric acid from Swertia purpurascens Wall. (Gentianaceae) has been isolated along with β-sitosterol-D-glycoside, oleanolic acid. Except oleanolic acid these two compounds for the first time have been reported from this plant source and identified by means of chemical as well as spectroscopic methods.Keywords: Swertia, queretoric acid, β-sitosterol-D-glycoside, oleanolic acid, isolation

    Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 24–30 Read article

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    Chemical Investigation on Roots of Angelica glauca High Altitude Himalayan Herb

    By Kunal Sajwan, Bharat Pande, Sonali Sajwan, Nitin Rai, Rajeev Kr. Sharma, K. S. Khetwal

    Abstract: The essential oil of Angelica glauca collected from Kumaun Himalayan region of India was analyzed by GC-MS. It has been found rich in sesquiterpenes (52.23%), fatty acids (17.686%), diterpenes (2.771%) apart from bioactive constituents (z)-Lingustilide (4.531%) and (z)-Butylidene phthalide (11.061%). Twenty seven compounds have been identified by comparison of their MS and retention time through literature search.

    Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–4 Read article

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