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Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (LC/MS) Profile Revealed Flavonoids with Antioxidant Potential in Butanol Fraction of Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf Extract
Abstract: Gymnema sylvestre (Asclepiadaceae) is widely used in the treatment of several diseases associated with oxidative stress. This study aimed to identify Flavonoids with antioxidant potentials in Butanol fraction of Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract. In vitro antioxidant activity was studied using DPPH and Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP). The results revealed higher radical scavenging activity of 86.53±0.86 in DPPH compared to the control Ascorbic acid with 84.71±0.61 and also similarly in …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 26–39 Read article
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Pharmacognostical overview of Gymnema sylvestre and its role in the manifestation of metabolic syndrome and other diseases: a review
Abstract: G. sylvestre is herb plant and belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family. Leaves of this plant are used for making medicine for the treatment of diabetes they are also used as diuretics, as well as work sugar destroyers. The main chemical constituent of this plant is gymnemic acid. Investigation of literature uncovered some eminent pharmacological activities of this plant such as antidiabetic, hypolipidaemic, antimicrobial, free radical scavenging antiobesity and anti-inflammatory activities. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 40–49 Read article
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Traditional Medicinal Plants Used In Hair Gel: A Short Review
Abstract: In the contemporary quest for natural and effective hair care solutions, herbal ingredients have gained significant attention due to their minimal side effects and potent therapeutic properties. Herbal plants are rich in proteins, vitamins, antioxidants, and essential nutrients which offer a holistic approach to addressing common hair conditions such as hair fall, dandruff, lice, and premature graying and are essential for hair health and growth. These herbal plants are versatile …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Ayurvedic Management of Multiple Sclerosis with Polyherbal Formulation: A Case Study
Abstract: Multiple sclerosis is chronic progressive degeneration of myelin sheath of nerve cells due to autoimmune pathology; having no medicine in modern science. This condition is comparable with Sarvang Vata due to occlusion of Prana by Udan; Ama (unmetabolished substrates) is responsible for such occlusion. A patient from Morbi near Rajkot, India aged about 24 years was treated with herbal and herbomineral ayurvedic medicines—Ashwagandha, Yastimadhu, Vata Vidhvansha, Agnitundi, etc., and has …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Hypothesis of Development of Sukshma Basti: An Outpatient-Based Emergency Ayurvedic Management Procedure
Abstract: Basti is an important Panchakarma procedure employed chiefly for the management of neurological, and neuromuscular disease. The procedure is considered as half treatment as it may be used in almost all type of diseases. This is useful as radical management, and in the present era it is used as indoor planned procedure. In today’s era emergency management is key and most vital—Basti is a very useful tool for emergency management …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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In vitro and in vivo Anti-Oxidant and Anti-Diabetic Evaluation of cladodes Crude Extract and Solvent fractions of Opuntia elatior mill (Cactaceae)
Abstract: Objective: Ariel part of Opuntia elatior (Cactaceae) has been used in folklare remedies to treat diabetes in America, Mexico and India. However, the anti-diabetic potential of cladodes of this medicinal plant is not scientifically validated and authenticated. The present study aimed to evaluate in vitro and in vivo anti-oxidant and anti-diabetic potential of methanol extracts and solvent fractions of O. elatior cladodes. Methods: Phytochemical analysis performed according to standard procedure. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 77–88 Read article