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Current Scenario and Future Prospects of Marine Life as Source of Food and Nutraceuticals: A Review
Abstract: With increasing public awareness regarding health, diet and nutrition, the stage is now to set for the use of seafoods and marine life for the development of functional foods and nutraceutical products. Since times immemorial, fisheries and aquaculture sector have been providing mankind with various benefits including employment, food and even nutraceuticals. Even animals are benefiting from marine life which act as source of nutrition and drugs for them. These …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Evaluation of Nile Tilapia (O.niloticus) Growth Under Fish Cage Culture in Lake Small Abaya, Ethiopia
Abstract: This study was carried out to assess the impact of various stocking densities on O. niloticus growth efficiency reared in cage in Lake Small Abaya. The stocking densities of 100, 150, and 200 fish per m3 were used as treatments 1,2 and 3, respectively. Juvenile fish with the lengths ranging from 13–15 cm and weighing from 60–70 g were initially selected, and stocked in the three different fish cages. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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A Study On The Activity Pattern Of The White-Headed Babbler, Turdoides Affinis (Jerdon,1845)
Abstract: The jungle babbler are naturally important birds. A survey was conducted to investigate the activity pattern of Turdoides affinis (Jerdon, 1845) at St. John’s College campus, Tirunelveli for a period of 3 months (January to March, 2021). Jungle babblers are highly social birds, living in groups and known for their noisy and active behaviour. They are skilled forager, feeding on insects, fruits, and seeds. These birds are adaptable and can …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 12–19 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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Evaluation for Analgesic and Antipyretic Activities of Celosia argentea
Abstract: In the present study, we have evaluated different extracts of Celosia argentea seeds for analgesic and antipyretic activities using different models of pain and rectal temperature. The analgesic activity of Celosia argentea was carried out using eddy’s hot plate method in mice. The antipyretic activity was carried out using yeast induced pyrexia in rats. The three different extracts (Ext I: Pet ether, Ext II: Ethanol, Ext III: Aqueous) of Celosia …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 31–34 Read article
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Dates—Its Effect on Daily Life
Abstract: Date palm also called as Phoenix dactylifera or more commonly called as Date, originated from the land around Iraq. Date palm is cultivated because of its edible fruit; they are used as staple food in Middle East and in Indus valley for thousands of years. Eventually every part of the tree is used for making functional items be it seeds, leaves, sap, fruit clusters and wood. Date palm also provides …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Neuropathic Potential of Cabazitaxel Comparative to Paclitaxel and Ameliorative Effect of Capsaicin
Abstract: Paclitaxel and cabazitaxel both are the cytotoxic anticancer drugs having microtubule damaging property. The study aims at comparative neuropathic potential evaluation of cabazitaxel against paclitaxel and to assess the efficacy level of intraperitoneally applied capsaicin isolated from Capsicum annuum seed against both paclitaxel and cabazitaxel-induced neuropathy. Neuropathy was evaluated of heat hyperalgesia, cold allodynia, tactile mechanical hyperalgesia and extent of motor incoordination and motor impairment development on mice. Alternate day …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 25–38 Read article
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Herbal Medication for Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which blood sugar is high. Symptoms linked with high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst and hunger. Complication in diabetes can be acute or severe. Acute complications include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar, hyperglycemic or death; while serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers, and damage to the eyes. Medications used to treat diabetes do so by lowering blood sugar …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 8–10 Read article
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Determination of the Total Flavonoid Contents of the Plant Parts of the Albizzia siris (L.) Benth.
Abstract: Antioxidants are the compounds which help in the reduction of the prediction of the free radicals in the body. There are several kinds of the metabolic processes by which the antioxidants are produced in the body and they are responsible for the several kinds of the neurodegenerative diseases and several kinds of the metabolic disorders. In the nature, many kinds of the plant genera exist, and they reduce the production …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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A Review on Herbal Drugs as an Analgesic
Abstract: Any group of drugs of diverse chemical structure and physiological effects which are commonly used for the relief of pain is referred to as analgesics. To qualify as an analgesic, a drug must selectively reduce or abolish pain without causing impairment of consciousness, mental confusion, in coordination or paralysis, or other derangements of the nervous system. Opium is the best-known class of narcotic alkaloid analgesics, a drug obtained by extracting …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Conventional and Molecular Approaches for Development of Quality Protein Maize
Abstract: Maize is a nutritionally poor protein quality crop because of deficient in essential amino acid lysine and tryptophan. Genetic improvement of balanced amino acid profile by application of plant breeding is most viable and sustainable strategies against battling malnutrition opaque-2 mutant is associated with high lysine and tryptophan content and it has widely used by breeder for development of quality protein maize. Adverse effect of opaque-2 genotypes is further improved …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 12–14 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
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Azadirachta indica (Neem): A Review
Abstract: Azadirachta indica is variously known as Sacred Tree. Neem seed pulp is useful for methane gas production. Neem is a fast-growing tree that can reach a height of 15–20 m, rarely to 35–40 m. All parts of Neem tree used as anthelmintic, anti-fungal, anti-diabetic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, contraceptive and sedative. Neem tree is used in many medicinal treatment like skin diseases, healthy hair, improve liver function, detoxify the blood, pest and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Herbal Treatment for Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: Diabetes is nothing but metabolic disorder in which blood sugar is high. There are many symptoms associated with high blood sugar like frequent urination, increased thirst and hunger. Complications in diabetes can be of two types acute or severe, acute complications include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperglycemia or death while serious includes complications like cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers and damage to eyes. Medications to treat diabetes used to …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Pharmacological Activities of Solanum incanum (Linn.)
Abstract: Solanum incanum L. is commonly known as Sodom apple belonging to the family Solanaceae and the family consist of 75 genera and over 2000 species. The main chemical constituents of the plant are steroidal glycoside alkaloid such as Solasonine, Solasodine, Solamargine and also present are flavonoids, saponins, minerals etc. Various parts of the plant such as root, stem, fruit seeds, and flower are used medicinally. The pharmacological property of a …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Review on Morinda citrifolia L.—Noni Juice
Abstract: Noni juice is a globally popular health beverage originating in the tropics and used since long in traditional medicines in certain areas around the globe. A review published that noni juice may provide protection against tobacco smoke-induced DNA damage, blood lipid and homocysteine elevation as well as systemic inflammation. Morinda citrifolia contains phytochemicals that own antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antitumor, anthelminthic, analgesic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, immune enhancing effects, improve joint health, increase …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 55–60 Read article
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A Review on Pharmacognostic Profile of Ajuga reptans
Abstract: The present review was aimed to collect the pharmacognostic information about the Ajuga reptans, a flowering plant species of Lamiaceae family. The generic Greek name ‘Ajuga’ means “without yolk” and species ‘reptans’ means “creeping”. It is known by alternative common names including bugleweed, common bugle and carpetweed. Bugleweed is a native of Europe and widely distributed throughout New Zealand, North America and Venezuela. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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The Divine Tree (Neolamarckia cadamba): A Review
Abstract: Neolamarckia cadamba is a tree widely used in ancient traditional medicines due to its various pharmacological values. Whole part of tree from leaves to roots is rich in nutrients and minerals. The phytochemical screening of plant parts i.e. leaf, bark, fruit, root and seed showed various phytochemical constituent. N. cadamba has also been mentioned in Hindu mythological books and stories therefore hold a special place in Indian culture. It is …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Development Of Moisturizing Cream Incorporating From Sunflower
Abstract: The cultivated sunflower, scientifically known as Helianthus annuus annuus L. has a place to the class Helianthus, which has sixty-five species in add up to. This sunflower is local to America and is frequently developed within the Joined together States. As a member of the Asteraceae family, the cultivated sunflower exhibits a characteristic composite flower. The main objective of this study was to develop, formulate, and assess a moisturizing cream …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Evaluation Studies on Branded Edible Oils
Abstract: Epidemic dropsy is a clinical state which is caused due to argemone oil which is extracted from the prickly poppy seeds of Argemone Mexicana which are distributed and found everywhere. Argemone oil is used as an adulterated or substituent with sunflower oil and mainly also with mustard oil which is used for consumption leads to some the health disorders such as gall bladder cancer, necrosis, oedema, glaucoma, and cardiovascular disorder. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 27–33 Read article