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Taxonomy and Medicinal Uses of Portulaceae Family in the Flora of Bhopal
Abstract: AbstractThe present work was based on field survey to collect, document and identify members belonging to Portulaceae family growing throughout the Bhopal district. In the present work, various field visits were conducted during March 2016 to June 2017 throughout the study area to collect and identify the species of Portulaceae family. The study reported four species under one genus belonging to Portulaceae family. All the species have been detailed with …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Study of Edible Medicinal Plants Farming Practices Adopted by the Tribes of Bhiwapur Tehsil of Nagpur District, India
Abstract: Biodiversity is the variety of life, the different plants, animals, microorganisms and macro-organisms. The economic benefit from the biodiversity is well known. However aesthetic, ethical, and cultural importance are not identified and recorded. Attention to this aspect is essential. Around 80,000 wild edible medicinal plants are used by the humans; of which 200 are under cultivation. On an average 20–30 species provide all the food required for human beings. It …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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Phytochemical Screening and In Vitro Antifungal and Antibacterial Analysis of Four Indian Medicinal Plants
Abstract: Four plants have been used in present study i.e., chamomile, cinnamon, cloves and lemon, that are commonly used as spices in Indian foods as well as in the recipes of ayurvedic medicines since the ancient times. They have not only antimicrobial property for curing diseases but also have essential concentration of certain phytochemicals. Hence, phytochemical screening (both qualitative – saponin, tannin, flavonoid, carbohydrate, protein, alkaloid, steroid, phenol, phytosterol, terpenoids and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 17–31 Read article
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Autecological Study on Seed Germination and Growth Analysis of a Fodder Crop Medicago Sativa L.
Abstract: AbstractThe ecological factors that affect vegetation are climatic, edaphic (soil) and biotic. The major climatic factors are temperature, light, wind and water. It is now a well-known fact that temperature is globally affecting the flora and fauna and it may soon manifest into a major problem. To overcome this problem, mankind must evolve a suitable genotype, which will be able to withstand global warming and sustain itself, thus maintaining the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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HPTLC: An Emerging Technique in Herbal Medicine
Abstract: Herbal medicine and their formulations are extensively used since time immemorial in developing and well developed countries. Their quality assessment is of benefit not only in research but also in practice. However, quality control of these herbo-mineral preparations is more difficult than that of conventional drug due to chemical complexity and natural variability of product and raw materials. Furthermore, the active principles are, in most cases unknown and selective analytical …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 25–37 Read article
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Taxonomy and Medicinal uses of Meliaceae Family at District Bhopal
Abstract: Floristic investigations are necessary to know the present status of species and for initiating conservation measures. The present study was conducted in district Bhopal to investigate taxonomy and medicinal uses of Meliaceae family growing naturally throughout the study area. Various field surveys made during flowering and fruiting stages of Bhopal district lead to the identification of 4 species under 4 genera belonging to Meliaceae family. The present study will be …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 53–57 Read article
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A review on the effects of Indian medicinal spices on age related molecular and cellular pathways in light of geriatric muscle loss
Abstract: Biological aging is an enigmatic and progressive process, which can be affected by various mechanisms - genetic alteration, deregulated nutrient sensing, proteostasis, cellular degeneration and stem cell dysfunctioning. Indian spices are an underexplored repository of phytoactives with a medicinal potential. Especially spices like cumin (Cuminum-cyminum) and fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) are central to the Indian diet as well as a part of numerous traditional recipes and formulations with medicinal implications. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Herbal Medicine in Unani Tradition: Managing Depression from A Holistic Perspective
Abstract: Depression is a prevalent mental health condition marked by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in once- enjoyed activities, often accompanied by an inability to carry out daily tasks, lasting for at least two weeks. In the field of Unani medicine, this disorder falls under the category of "Nafsiyati awamil," with its classical description referred to as "Malenkholiya" or melancholia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression ranks …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Contribution of Medical Representatives in Acceptance of the New Product by the Doctors in Urban and Rural Settings: A Study
Abstract: Since a long time, it has been seen that regular visits and samples can create quite an impression on doctor’s prescription habits. Even if the medical representative cannot quite communicate the concept well, the presence of samples and his regular visits can have an impact on the prescription. Samples are known to be part of a prescription when given, no matter what may be the cost. As such they are …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 7–10 Read article
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Killer of the Killer—Myeloperoxidase Inhibitor from Siddha System of Medicine
Abstract: Two proprietary siddha medicines such as NiKu plus and S.I.V.A. herbal drops were evaluated for myeloperoxidase (MPO) inhibition by in vitro enzyme assay. The MPO plays an important role in the predisposition of various complications both in diabetes mellitus (DM) and in psoriasis. Both NiKu plus and S.I.V.A. herbal drops showed high inhibitory activity of MPO. The findings suggest that regular use of NiKu and S.I.V.A. is must for patients …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 31–34 Read article
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GC-MS Analysis of Boerhavia diffusa Linn. Whole Plant Extracts: An Ethno-medicinal Plant
Abstract: In the present investigation, phytochemical compounds and GC-MS analysis of Boerhavia diffusa whole plant was studied, and presence of phytochemical compounds was screened by qualitative method. The results confirmed the presence of phytochemicals namely terpenoids, saponin, flavonoids, cardiac glycosides, phlobatannins and tannin. In GC-MS analysis, 42 phytochemical compounds were identified in the methanol extract of Boerhavia diffusa, the components were identified by comparing their relation indices and mass spectra fragmentation …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Medicinal Chemistry of Nanoparticles for Cancer Theranostics
Abstract: Cancer is a disease in which cells growth is uncontrollable and conventional treatment have a few side effects, for example, nonspecific delivery, unable to enter the center of tumor and absence of solubility. Nanoparticles could directly target disease cells specifically and increased medication localization in tumor cells giving exact cellular uptake. The theranostic nanomedicine can accomplish systemic flow, avoid host resistances and deliver the medication and diagnostic agents at the …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 28–41 Read article
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Regulatory Requisites for Registration Process of Medical Devices in United States
Abstract: A medical device is "an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent, or other similar or related article, including a component part, or accessory which is recognized in the official National Formulary, or the United States Pharmacopoeia, or any supplement to them, intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, in man or other animals, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 31–41 Read article
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A Study and Report on Impact of Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety Monitoring Practices in Promotion of Rational Drug Usage in General Medicine Departments of Hospital
Abstract: The present study reports on impact of pharmacovigilance and drug safety monitoring practices in promotion of rational drug usage in General Medicine Department of ESI hospital with an objective of identification and reporting of Drug Related Problems. It is a prospective observational study & conducted for a period of six months from November 2020 to April 2021. A sample size of 120 patients were randomly opted for this study, out …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 24–40 Read article
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Medicinal Plants Used for the Management of Ulcer in Kano State, Nigeria
Abstract: The present study was aimed at collecting, identifying and documenting medicinal plants used for the management of ulcer in Kano State, Nigeria. Open-ended informal interviews and general conversation were administered to thirty eight (38) traditional medical practitioners and herb sellers. The data collected included the local names of plants, parts used, method of preparations and mode of administration. A total number of seventeen (17) plant species belonging to twelve (12) …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Sarpa Gandha Choorna: Medicinal & Pharmacognistical Review
Abstract: Sarpagandha is a evergreen shrub belong to Apocyanaceae. It is a medicinal plant used in Ayurvedic and Modern system of Medicine. Rauwolfia serpentina hold central position in world of pharmaceutical science due to presence of various alkaloids. This herb consist of number of active principle which have medicinal value so used in many disorders of various system.
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Therapeutic Potential of Sheetraj (Plumbago Zeylanica Linn.)-A Potent Drug of Unani Medicine
Abstract: Plumbago zeylanica also known as Sheetraj or Chitraka belongs to the family Plumbaginaceae. It is one of the important medicinal plants which is used worldwide due to its therapeutic value. Therefore, this work carried out on Sheetraj has been, gathered, analyzed and reviewed using references from different sources like classical text and indexed journals. The aim of this review is to provide data or comprehensive information related to the chemical …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 40–51 Read article
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Import Substitute for Production of Ultrapure Water by Membrane Integrated Process for Medical and Biotechnological Applications
Abstract: The present invention discloses an inexpensive import substitute compact design of low-cost membrane process for the production of ultrapure water for dialysis and medical applications in different fields like pathological laboratories, biochemical analysis, sterilization and sanitation, dental and optical lens cleansers. The ultrapure water of demineralization (DM) process is related to the cascaded high- flux and high-selective membrane system for hyper permeation which is operated under the pressure of 3-7 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Concept and Management of Haemorrhoids (Bawaseer) in Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: Haemorrhoids are one of the most prevalent diseases with significant impact on quality of life. Haemorrhoids commonly known as piles are defined as swollen, inflammed veins around the anus or the lower part of rectum. The most common symptom of haemorrhoids is rectal bleeding and discomfort before or after bowel movements. According to the Unani Physicians, the most common cause of the haemorrhoids is the accumulation of the abnormal melancholic …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 4, 2021 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Uses of Nanotechnology in Medical Diagnostic Applications
Abstract: Nanoparticle and nanodevice is a boon for mankind to treat and deal with disease and medical diagnosis respectively. Nanotechnology is formed by the unity of chemistry, engineering, biology and medicine restricted to the nanoscale (about 1–100 nanometer (nm)). For example, early detection of malignant tumors and cancer biomarkers, which is impossible using conventional technologies. In here we will discuss nanosized sensors to identify different pathological parameters, foreign antigen and toxic …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 4, 2022 · pp. 25–29 Read article