Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science
Volume 1, Issue 2 (2012)
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Chemical Constituents of Heracleum candicans Wall
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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Comparative Morphological and Chromatographic Studies on Mesua ferrea Linn. and Ochrocarpus longifolius B. & H. Source Species of Nagkesara in Commerce
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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Comparative Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Activities of Mangifera indica and Mucuna urens Seeds
Abstract: ABSTRACTThis study was carried out to evaluate and compare the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activities of Mangifera indica and Mucuna urens seeds, with a view to elucidating the phytochemical basis for their medicinal uses, and their nutraceutical potentials as soup thickeners. Of the two seeds, M. indica had significantly higher (ρ < 0.05) total phenol, tannin, total flavonoid and total saponin contents than M. urens on dry weight basis. Conversely, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Comparative Study on Chloroform and Aqueous Extracts of Mimusops elengi and Its Pharmaceutical Application
Abstract: ABSTRACTPlants are used in modern medicine where they occupy a very significant place as raw material for important drugs. The present study deals with the phytochemical screening, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of chloroform and aqueous leaf and stem extracts of Mimusops elengi. In antimicrobial studies, for optical density method the chloroform extract showed more inhibition and zone for well diffusion in case of Streptococcus mitis compared to other Gram-positive and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 25–32 Read article