Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy
Volume 4, Issue 2 (2017)
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Chromosomal Aberration and Mutagenicity Toxicological Studies of Beta-Sitosterol Isolated from Ocimum gratissimum (Lamiaceae)
Abstract: Ocimum gratissimum is an important medicinal plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Ocimum gratissimum is a small erect or straggling tree or large, woody, climbing shrub found almost throughout India including Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Stem have been used in antifertility treatment in the indigenous system of medicine, and further clinical tests substantiated their efficacy. The root bark contains diketones, fatty matter, rubber, dulcitol, Beta-sitosterol, phlobatannin and glycosidal tannins. Stem …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Study of Physiological Aspect Menopausal Menorrhagia with Ayurvedic Perspective
Abstract: Menorrhagia or dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is a common suffering in females of menopausal age. This is due to the series of changes that presents as different symptoms and signs. Surgery and HRT has been used to treat the symptoms but are often associated with complication and adverse reactions. Ayurveda manages disease holistically with the use of natural herbs that offers better control of symptoms and ensures general wellbeing and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Wound Healing Potential of Medicinal Plants: A Review
Abstract: Wound healing is an integrated cellular and biochemical process of restoring normal structure functions of damaged tissue. Healing is a natural phenomenon by which body itself overcome the damaged to the tissue, but the rate of healing is very slow and chance of microbial infection is high. Improvement in healing process can be accomplished either by shortening the time required for healing or to minimize the undesired consequences. India has …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–40 Read article
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Garlic: A Natural Wonder Drug
Abstract: Garlic is an annual herb native to Central Asia but its widespread use as a condiment and medicinal properties, is cultivated in almost all continents. The parts used are garlic bulbs that contain a wide variety of active ingredients with medicinal properties that stand out in the plant kingdom. The systems in which the garlic active ingredients provide its benefits are the cardiovascular, respiratory, genitourinary tract, digestive, hematopoietic, skin and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 41–44 Read article
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Shitapitta (Urticaria)—A Case Series Showing Efficacy of Virechana Therapy
Abstract: Ayurveda can safely be applied to heal many difficult conditions [1]. Shitapitta (Urticaria) is a type I hypersensitivity reaction which is manifested because of exposure to such allergens. Epidemiology of Urticaria is increasing nowadays due to industrialization and agriculture. Skin diseases are a major health problem among all the age group and are associated with significant morbidity. Two cases were studied in the present paper—males 16 years & 19 years …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–11 Read article