Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy
Volume 2, Issue 1 (2015)
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Α Review on a Potential Herb: Ixora coccinea Linn
Abstract: The plant Ixora coccinea (Rubiaceae) is a commonly available shrub throughout India. The plant has been documented of use not only in Ayurveda, but also in various folk system of medicine in India and Sri Lanka. The present article is an effort to collect information regarding its traditional use, phytochemical and pharmacological updates. The review reveals a wide variety of phytoconstituents that have been isolated, such as lupeol, ursolic acid, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Micro morphological and Micrometric Evaluation of Andrographis panniculata Nees. (Kalmegh) Flower
Abstract: Andrographis paniculata Nees. is one of the most important herb widely used in Ayurveda belonging to the family Acanthaceae commonly called Kalmegh, Bhunimba etc. It is widely used in fever, jaundice, liver disorders. Till date as per data there has been no established research work found regarding micromorphology and micrometric evaluation on kalmegh flower. Present study has been focused on micro morphological and detailed micrometric evaluation of individual part including …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Anti-Diabetic Effects in Guava Leaf
Abstract: Psidium guajava Linn. (guava) is utilized not only as victuals but adscititiously as folk medicine in subtropical areas around the world because of its pharmacologic activities. In particular, the leaf extract of guava has traditionally been utilized for the treatment of diabetes in East Asia and other countries. This review describes the active component of the aqueous guava leaf extract and its inhibition of alpha-glucosidase enzymes in vitro, safety of …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Simultaneous Estimation of Atenolol and Nifedipine to be incorporated in Buccal Patch: Method Development and Validation by UV-Spectrophotometric Approach
Abstract: A simple, precise, accurate and reproducible spectrophotometric method has been developed for the simultaneous estimation of Atenolol and Nifedipine. Atenolol and Nifedipine are used in combined dosage form for cardiovascular diseases. Hence, it is necessary to develop a method to analyze the two drugs simultaneously by UV-spectroscopic method. Simulated salivary fluid of pH 6.8 was used as the medium. Simultaneous equation method was developed as per ICH guidelines. The absorption …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 28–32 Read article