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Development of Analytical Profiles on Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst. (Brahmi) Resourced form Different Ecological HabitatsBy Lalit Tiwari, Rajeev Kr. Sharma, Madhura Sarkar, Nitin Rai, Shivani Sharma
Abstract: ABSTRACTBacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst of the family Scrophulariaceae (Brahmi) has been used from time immemorial for its positive impact upon memory; also used in Alzheimer’s disease. This drug enjoys official status in various pharmacopoeias viz. Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy. It is very often adulterated with Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. Present study deals with the detailed anatomical characters, phyto-chemical analysis and HPTLC finger print profile of this important drug collected …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–8 Read article →
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Pharmacognostical Studies on Commercial Drug Samples of Adhatoda zeylanica MedicusBy Lalit Tiwari, N. Padamkumar, Nitin Rai, Rajeev Kr. Sharma
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe present study was carried out with the objective to determine the quality of commercial samples of Adhatoda zeylanica Medicus collected from Delhi, Haridwar and Cochin/Trichur. It was observed that samples from Haridwar and Cochin/Trichur conformed to the quality specifications and are genuine in respect of their botanical identity.Keywords: Adhatoda vesica medicus, pharmacognostical studies, quality evaluation
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 51–53 Read article →
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Chemical Investigation on Roots of Angelica glauca High Altitude Himalayan HerbBy 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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Evaluation of Microbiological Quality of Some Pharmacopoeial Herbal Drugs Used in Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha MedicinesBy Prakash Chandra Gupta, Nitin Rai, Prakash Joshi, Rajeev Kr. Sharma
Abstract: The present work was carried out considering the increased use of herbal drugs used in Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha systems of medicine. It is necessary to set appropriate standards for microorganisms in herbal drugs in order to reduce the risks for consumer’s health. In this study, five drug samples Coriandrum sativum L., Trigonella foenum-graceum L., Foeniculum vulgare Mill., Piper nigrum L., and Emblica officinalis Gaertn. from commercial sources were used …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 29–36 Read article →
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Development of Quality Standards for Cineraria maritima (L.) L.: A Homoeopathic Drug for Ophthalmic DisordersBy 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 · pp. 1–9 Read article →
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Medicinal and Pharmacological Action of Spices: A ReviewBy 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 · pp. 11–23 Read article →
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A Review of Pharmacological Action of Certain Herbal DrugsBy Nitin Rai, Lalit Tiwari, Rajeev Kr. Sharma
Abstract: Plants are fundamental to almost all life on earth, providing protection and sustenance for organism ranging from a microorganism to a large animal even too certain categories of plant species. Plants can be considered as chemical factories that have been evolving their biosynthetic pathway programmes over the last decades. During this evolution, plants have synthesized an array of compounds whose structural diversity is often beyond the imagination of even the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–10 Read article →
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Isolation and Characterization of 1,6-Dihydroxy-3-Methoxy-8-Methyl Xanthones from Swertia purpurascens Wall – A High Altitude Himalayan Medicinal HerbBy Kunal Sajwan, Sonali Sajwan, Nitin Rai, Rajeev Kr. Sharma, Bharat Pandey, K. S. Khetwal
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE 1, 6-dihydroxy-3-methoxy- 8- methyl xanthones from Swertia purpurascens Wall. (Gentianaceae) has been isolated along with oleanolic acid. 1,6-dihydroxy-3-methoxy- 8- methyl xanthones for the first time has been reported from this plant source and identified by means of chemical as well as spectroscopic methods.Keywords: Swertia, 1, 6-dihydroxy-3-methoxy- 8- methyl xanthones, oleanolic acid, isolation.
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–5 Read article →
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An Overview of Pharmacopoeial Status of Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha DrugsBy Rajeev Kr. Sharma
Abstract: Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha Pharmacopoeia are part of regulatory framework of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940. In these pharmacopoeia, single drugs (plant, mineral and metal origin) and classical compound formulations are incorporated to provide statutory standards. Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India Part I (Vols. I–VIII) consists of 590 monographs on single drugs (plant, mineral, metal and extracts) and Part II (Vols. I–III) consists of 152 monographs on ayurvedic classical formulations. Unani …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 1–10 Read article →