Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology
Volume 1, Issue 1 (2012)
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Development of Analytical Profiles on Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst. (Brahmi) Resourced form Different Ecological Habitats
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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Ethnozoological Study of Hill Stream Fish Inhabiting the Streams and the Tributaries of the Chambal River in South-Eastern Rajasthan (India)
Abstract: ABSTRACTEthnozoological importance of the hill stream fish was studied. Tribals and other local inhabitants of the region under study employ some indigenous fishing methods like usage of piscicidal plants, viz., Butea monosperma, Terminalia arjuna, Casearia elliptica, Madhuca indica, Phyllanthus emblica, Holoptelea integrifolia, Aegle marmelos, Euphorbia neriifolia, Nicotiana tabacum, Balanites aegyptiaca, etc., and other novel fishing methods in streams and tributaries, stream creeks and brooks. They have developed methods for prolonged …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Ecological-based Ethnobotany of Skimmia laureola (DC.) Sieb. and Zucc. ex Walp
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe leaves of Skimmia laureola (DC.) Sieb. & Zucc. ex Walp are used by the local people of Jammu and Kashmir in Northwest Himalayas, to cure all types of stomachic disorders. Herb collectors shun collection of the parts of the species when the species is seen in association with Aconites.Keywords: Skimmia laureola, Aconite, Ecological, Ethnobotany, India, Northwest Himalayas
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 9–11 Read article