Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy
Volume 2, Issue 3 (2015)
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A Comparative Pharmacognostical and Pharmaceutical Study of Haritaki (Treesa) and Gomutra Haritaki w.s.r to Pancha Mahabhuta Composition
Abstract: Haritaki is considered as king of the medicine. It is described as prime ingredient in many formulations with different indications. Among them, Gomutra Haritaki is processed form of Haritaki which has additional qualities over Haritaki. Maintaining quality standard is must in the era of increasing demand for traditional medicines. The present study was aimed to compare pharmacognostical and pharmaceutical profile of Gomutra Haritaki with Haritaki (Treesa) alone. Haritaki (Treesa) and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Challenges on Standardizing of Closely Related Medicinal Plants Ocimum Species
Abstract: Ocimum species are reported to have a great medicinal value in Indian medicine. Leaves of Ocimum sanctum and Ocimum basilicum are commonly known as basil and sweet basil respectively belong to the family Labiate. Present work is related to differentiate and standardize of Ocimum sanctum and Ocimum basilicum closely related medicinal plants by using powder microscopy and thin layer chromatography (TLC). The study revealed the importance of powder microscopy and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Preparation of Oral Gels Containing Ethanolic Extract of anacardiumoccidentale L and Characterization
Abstract: The anti-microbial activity of gel containing Anacardiumoccidentale L. leaf extract was investigated. A total of four formulations (ST1–ST4) and a control (without leaf extract) were prepared. All the formulations were evaluated for physical appearance and physical properties of gel like pH, viscosity, spreadability and extrudability. The results of all the physical parameters of the gel were found to be within the limits. All the four formulations including control were evaluated …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Antibacterial Activities of Crude Extract from Infected Cocoa Against Abscess Forming Bacteria
Abstract: In this study, the antibacterial activity of crude phytoalexin extracted from matured cocoa pod against abscess forming bacteria was investigated. The crude phytolexin was extracted using redistilled dichloromethane after five days of post infection. Different concentrations (50, 100, 150 and 200 mg/ml) of the extract were tested against abscess forming bacteria namely; Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella Pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus faecium using paper disc and agar diffusion methods. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Antidiabetic Property of Cucumis Sativus Aqueous Leaf Extracts in Alloxan Induced Type 2 Diabetic Rats
Abstract: Studies have proven the antidiabetic property of fruit, seeds and pulp of Cucumis sativus. Hence, to investigate the antidiabetic property of the leaf, the aqueous leaf extract of Cucumis sativus L. (Cucurbitaceae) was investigated on alloxan induced type 2 diabetic rats. Diabetes mellitus was induced with alloxan and different graded doses of the extracts were then administered to normal and experimental diabetic rats for 12 days. Evaluation was done in …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 28–33 Read article