Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science
Volume 2, Issue 3 (2013)
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Table of contents
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Anti Bacterial and Anti Coagulant Studies of Tridax Procubens
Abstract: AbstractTridax procumbens proved to be effective producer of bioactive agent, when treated with different solvent. In chloroform it proved to be very effective with MIC of 200–800 mg/dL against the urinary tract pathogens and MBC of 600–1200 mg/dL. Study towards the prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time showed potent anti coagulant activity.Keywords: MIC, MBC, APTT, PT
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Cayenne, Capsaicin and Substance-P
Abstract: AbstractCayenne has even been shown to inhibit the itching and pain produced by histamines. Cayenne contains a resinous and pungent substance known as capsaicin. Topical application of capsaicin relieves pain and itching by acting on sensory nerves. t's primary function seems to be the transmission of pain signals. Capsaicin is a remarkable health-promoting substance. The exact mechanism of action of topical capsaicin has not been fully elucidated. Capsaicin is a …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 11–14 Read article
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Comparative Exploration of Medicinal and Photosynthetic Occurrences of Coriandrum sativum, Menthapiperita and Spinacia oleracea
Abstract: AbstractPlants form a large group of valuable materials like medicines, alkaloids, flavonoids, carotenes, and chlorophylls. To evaluate these activities leaves of three plant samples i.e., Coriandrum sativum, Mentha piperita and Spinacia oleracea were used in this study and two organic solvents i.e., acetone and ethanol were used to extract the antibacterials and antioxidants from plant samples. Total flavonoid content, total phenolic content and 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging methods were …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Pharmacognostical and Pharmaceutical Analysis of “Ashtanga Ghrita - A Poly Herbal Ayurvedic Formulation”
Abstract: AbstractAyurveda is having ample of collection of formulations for effective management of diseases. In the era of geometrical rise of demand for indigenous medicines, maintaining quality standards is the need of hour. Absence of reference standards for compound formulations is a hindrance on the way towards standardization. The present study was aimed at setting a standard pharmacognostical and pharmaceutical profile of Ashtanga Ghrita. The study included preparation of Ashtanga Ghrita …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Survey on Leafy Vegetables used by the Farmers of Kurumbalaperi Village in Tiruneveli District
Abstract: AbstractA survey was conducted to document the information regarding leafy vegetables used by the farmer inhabiting in Kurumbalaperi, Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. Present investigation recorded 20 plants belonging to 15 families that are separately used as leafy vegetables and medicine by the local people and farmer. To give information regarding the leafy vegetables, their botanical names along with respective families, vernacular names have been mentioned. Attention should also be …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 29–32 Read article