Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science
Volume 8, Issue 1 (2019)
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Antiurolithiatic Bioactives from Rotula aquatica Lour
Abstract: Urolithiasis is a complex process of kidney stone formation involves various stages of nucleation and mineralization. Plants are used for treatment of urolithiasis from early times. Thus the study was evolved around the plant Rotula aquatica Lour. used as “Paashanabhedha”. The present study reveals the bioactivity guided isolation of anti-urolithiatic compounds from successive solvent extracts of the roots of Rotula aquatica Lour. The isolated compounds showed significant in-vitro antiurolithiatic activity …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A Review on Polyherbal Formulations used in the Treatment of Autoimmune Disease like Rheumatoid Arthritis
Abstract: This article presents about various polyherbal formulations used in rheumatoid arthritis treatment. RA is a progressive disease, causing inflammation in joints and resulting in painful deformity and immobility especially in the finger, wrist, feet and ankles. It belongs to Non -organ specific class of Auto immune diseases. Autoimmune disease is an illness that occurs when body tissue are attacked by its own immune system. According to Ayurvedic principles, PHF is …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Honey Sweet or Sour to Patients: Know the Science
Abstract: Honey is an important drug or vehicle used in the Ayurveda and Siddha system of medicine. Honey is used both internally & externally for the treatment of various diseases such as eye diseases, cough, thirst, phlegm, leprosy, diabetes, obesity, worm infestation, vomiting, asthma, diarrhea and healing wounds. The recent scientific discoveries have undoubtedly proved that honey is worse than sugar both in terms of caloric value as well as rapid …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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A Study on Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated from Acne and the Evaluation of Anti-Staphylococcal Activity using Natural Herbs
Abstract: The study aimed to isolate antibiotic resistant S. aureus from acne of college students and screening natural remedies to control acne S. aureus. Totally nine isolates exhibited yellow colonies on Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) and the metallic black colony with a zone of clearance in Baird Parker Agar medium was used. Gram staining of these isolates exhibited Gram-positive cocci in bunches and biochemical tests revealed that the isolates were citrate …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 21–31 Read article
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Phytochemical and In vitro Regeneration Study of Vitex Nirgundo and Piper Betel
Abstract: Medicinal plants have been a major source of therapeutic agents since ancient times to cure human disease. Interest in the revival of natural drugs started in last decade mainly because of the wide spread belief that green medicine is healthier than synthetic products. Despite the major advances in the modern medicine, the development of new drugs from natural products is still considered important. In recent times, interest in plant research …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 32–38 Read article