Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science
Volume 1, Issue 1 (2012)
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A Review of Phytochemistry and Biological Activities of Anisomeles malabarica
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe oldest remedies known to mankind are herbal medicines. India is known worldwide for its Ayurvedic treatment. Ethno botanically, the leaves of the plant Anisomeles malabarica are used against convulsions, for dyspepsia in intermittent fevers, colic, boils, tetanus, inflammation, cough, cold, stomachache, itches and in uterine affections. Citral, betulinic acid, β-sitosterol, ovatodiolide, anisomelic acid, anisomelolide, malabaric acid, 2-acetoxymalabaric acid, anisomelyl acetate, anisomelol and anisomelin were present in the leaves of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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A Survey of Crop Weeds and their Medicinal Value of Vagaikulam Village in Tirunelveli District, Tamilnadu
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe present investigation was carried out at Vagaikulam of Tirunelveli District, Tamilnadu, to understand the use of medicinal plant species for various medicative purposes. It resulted in about 46 medicinal plants for the treatment of several diseases either in single or in combination with some other ingredients. Thorough investigation indicated that these plant species are used to cure diseases like diarrhea, dysentery, rheumatism, headache, fever, ulcer, cough, jaundice, blood purification, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Antibacterial Property of Crocus Sativus L.
Abstract: ABSTRACTCrocus sativus commonly called saffron has been used widely in Middle East and South East Asia as a drug to promote health and to fight diseases. Saffron though cultivated in different parts of the world, is mainly cultivated in Iran. It has wide range of medical uses such as antitumor, antifungal and antiinflammatory activities. Characteristic components of saffron are crocetin, picrocrocin and safranal that are responsible for color, bitter taste, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Chemical Constituents from High Altitude Herbs of Kumaun Himalaya: Swertia Purpurascens Wall
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