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31 articles for “Ocimum”
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Evaluation of Some Botanicals in Controlling Grain Spawn Infecting Pathogens of Pleurotussajor-cajuSinger
Abstract: AbstractSeveral fungal pathogens attacks grain spawn of P. sajor-caju. Successful methods to control the infecting fungal pathogens in mushroom grain spawns are not presently known. Six different botanicals namely neem (Azadirachta indica), garlic (Allium sativum), datura (Datura stramonium), ginger (Zingiber officinalis), turmeric (Curcuma longa) and tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) were tested at 5 and 10 per cent concentrations to test their efficacy against mushroom and grain spawn infecting pathogens. The percent …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Potential of Herbal Nutraceuticals in Ghee: A Review
Abstract: Food industries have rather high demand for the products that meet the consumer’s demand for a healthy life style. In this context functional food fortified with the plant ingredients plays an important role. Ghee is widely used as carrier for herbs for efficient absorption of their functional components in ayurvedic medicines. Herbs like Vidarikand, Shatavari, Ashwagandha, Arjuna etc had been incorporated in ghee and were observed to have enhanced absorption …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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An Extensive In vitro Approach in Development of Next Generation Drugs Against Trehalose-6-Phosphate Phosphatases Involved in Pathogenicity of Many Microorganisms
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 AbstractTrehalose-6-phosphate phosphatase (TPP) enzymes implicated in pathogenecity of number of bacteria, fungi and nematodes causing serious diseases such as tuberculosis, candedemias, aspergillosis, elephantiasis and parasitic ones. This study is an effort to target a common pathway critical to pathogenicity of different microbes but entirely absent in vertebrates and to come out with new generation drugs by an extensive in vitro approach. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 32–43 Read article
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Effect of Microwave Drying on Chemical Composition of Some Leafy Vegetables
Abstract: Three selected edible leafy vegetables (Vernonia amygdalina, Ocimum gratissimum and Telfeiria occidentalis) were microwaved to dryness, crushed to powder and analyzed for their proximate, mineral and vitamin C composition. It was investigated that their proximate composition varied between 10.0% to 13.0% (moisture), 10.0% to 20.0% (ash), 1.5% to 3.5% (crude fiber), 10.5% to 19.0% (crude fat), 0.3% to 1.6% (crude protein), 54.2% to 66.3% (carbohydrate) and 314.0 kcal to 389.0 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Development of Fiber Enriched Herbal Biscuits by Incorporating Tulsi Leaves on Wheat Flour: A Preliminary Study on Sensory Evaluation and Chemical Composition
Abstract: AbstractThe study was designed to formulate a fiber enriched herbal biscuits by incorporating herbs (Tulsi leaves) that contains sufficient nutrient (protein and fiber enriched) and the major goal was to maintain the standard herbal biscuits. Herbal biscuits were developed by incorporating Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) leaves, whole wheat flour, egg white, vegetable oil, dalda and other necessary ingredients. This recipe was standardized and evaluated for organoleptic acceptability by five point’s hedonic …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Role of Unani Herbal Medicines in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus and Its Complications – A Review
Abstract: AbstractDiabetes mellitus is a common and chronic metabolic disorder characterized by increased blood glucose level. In Unani system of medicine, diabetes mellitus is known as Ziabetus Sukkari. The prevalence of diabetes in India is 40.9 million and it is expected to be 69.6 million by 2025 if imperative preventive measurements are not taken. In this condition, the patient will suffer from chronic hyperglycemia which leads to irreversible damage to vital …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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A Study on Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated from Acne and the Evaluation of Anti-Staphylococcal Activity using Natural Herbs
Abstract: The study aimed to isolate antibiotic resistant S. aureus from acne of college students and screening natural remedies to control acne S. aureus. Totally nine isolates exhibited yellow colonies on Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) and the metallic black colony with a zone of clearance in Baird Parker Agar medium was used. Gram staining of these isolates exhibited Gram-positive cocci in bunches and biochemical tests revealed that the isolates were citrate …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 21–31 Read article
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JRK’s Immuno BS Herbal tonic- An Immune modulator with broad spectrum anti-microbial activity
Abstract: The present study deals with the antimicrobial property of 13 herbs namely Indigofera aspalathoides, Celastrus paniculatus, Corallocarpus epigaeus, Solanum trilobatum, Ocimum sanctum, Wrightia tinctoria, Bacopa monnieri, Piper longum, Piper nigrum, Zingiber officinale, Tinospora cordifolia, Leucas aspera, Piper betle that are present in JRK’s immune BS herbal tonic, a proprietary siddha medice from Dr.JRK’s Research and Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd. The herbal tonic, which is prescribed for pediatric group for its immune …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 16–18 Read article
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Reconsidering Traditional Medicinal Plants to Combat COVID-19
Abstract: COVID-19 is a deadly disease, caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that is rapidly spreading across the globe and causing many fatalities. Currently the disease has no treatment available in the form of medicine or vaccine. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine, being practiced in India for nearly 5000 years and relies majorly on plants for its formulations. These herbal formulations and immunity boosters may show us the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–43 Read article
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Extraction and Identification of Active Components from Herbs for their Characterization towards Prevention of Poly-cystic Ovary Syndrome
Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common gynecological endocrine disorder that causes reproductive and metabolic disturbances. It is more common in females who have obesity and in some females it can also be a genetic disorder. PCOS can be treated by allopathic medicines but they have number of side effects in women like acne and menstrual irregularity. From thousands of years, plants have become a source of medicinal agents without …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Hand Sanitizer against Some Common Microorganisms
Abstract: Herbal medicines are the significant part of healthcare throughout the world. Herbal medicines have been utilized as effectual remedies for the prevention and management of multiple health conditions. Hand washing can stop the chain of transmission of deadly microorganisms from the hand to other parts of the body. Hand hygiene is a vital principle and exercise in the prevention and reduction of healthcare-acquired infections. Hand sanitization is the best aid …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 49–54 Read article