Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy
Volume 7, Issue 2 (2020)
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A New Approach in Chronic Kidney Disease Management by Herbal Plant Punarnava—a Evidence based Case Study
Abstract: Abstract Boerhaavia Diuffusa Linn (Fam Nyctaginaceae) a whole matured plant of Punarnava is used. It is a trailing herb which is found throughout India and collected in the month on June herb is diffusely branched with stout and root. This herb has registered its importance in various formulations as its significantly found effective in various diseases like inflammation, anemia etc. Punarnava is found throughout India and is collected after rainy …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) – A Drug Review
Abstract: Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum Linn. belonging family Lamiaceae) is described as a sacred and useful medicinal plant in ancient literature. It is derived from ‘Sanskrit,’ which means "the incomparable one. Tulasi leaves have Katu- Kashaya Rasa, as well as Laghu, Ruksha and Tikshna Guna and Ushna Virya. It has proven pharmacological actions such as antioxidant, immune-modulatory, antipyretic, anticancer, chemo-preventive, radio-protective, anti-hypertensive, cardio protective, antimicrobial activity and many more. The present article …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Phytochemical Screening and Structural Elucidation of Extracts from Garcinia kola (Heckel) Seeds
Abstract: This study evaluated the bioactive components of G. kola seeds extract to further establish its medicinal potentials. Extracts were obtained using different solvents thus; ethanol, methanol, ethyl acetate, acetone, cold and hot water. Phytochemical (quantitative) screening showed that saponins, flavonoids, terpenoids, tanins, glycoside and alkaloids are present in the G. kola extracts: however, the quantities vary with regards to the extraction solvent used. The highest quantity of phenols (35.63±0.06 mg/g) …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Levels of Heavy Metals in the Stem Bark of Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen (Polygalaceae)
Abstract: Abstract Due to the toxicological risks posed by higher levels of heavy metals to human health, the World Health Organization and other regulatory bodies have emphasized that medicinal plants and other herbal preparations should not be used without qualitative and quantitative analysis of heavy metals content; therefore, the present study was aimed to determine the levels of some heavy metals in the stem bark of Securidaca longipedunculata using Micro Plasma …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles by using Aqueous Leaf Extract of Tecomella Undulata (SM.) seem. and their Antibacterial Properties
Abstract: Abstract The efficient protocol for bio-synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Tecomella undulata leaves was developed. The present study revealed that bio-active compounds and secondary metabolites present in the aqueous extract function as stabilizing agent for AgNPs. UV-Visible spectro-analysis and FTIR confirm the presence of bioactive compounds and TEM, EDX and XRD studies confirm the crystalline nature, structure and surface morphology of silver nanoparticles produced from the plant Tecomella undulata. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 5–13 Read article