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Pharmaco-botanical Profile on Emblica officinalis Gaertn. – A Pharmacopoeial Herbal Drug
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe fruit or fruit pulp of Emblica officinalis Gaertn. is a reputed drug of Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathic systems of medicine. The drug (dried, fresh fruits and dried juice powder), is an excellent antipyretic, antioxidant, astringent, laxative, diuretic, aphrodisiac, antacid and haemostatic. Modern clinical studies have been conducted on this drug in support of claimed activities. The approved modern therapeutic application for Emblica is support based on its long …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 38–50 Read article
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Calyptocarpus vialis Lees: New Record to Southern Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu
Abstract: AbstractThe present paper reports new distributional areas of Calyptocarpus vialis Lees. collected from the Maruthamalai hill of Southern Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu. In the present study, taxonomic description, distribution and comparison with allied species of this newly recorded species are provided.Keywords: Asteraceae, Calyptocarpus vialis, occurrence, Southern Western Ghats, Tamil NaduCite this Article Parthipan M, Rajendran A. Calyptocarpus vialis Lees: New Record to Southern Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu. Research …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–2 Read article
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Plant Diversity Studies in the Rural Homegardens of Honnavar Taluk of Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka, India
Abstract: AbstractHomegardens in the villages of Honnavar taluk is an integrated production system and a stable ecosystem that maintains the diversity of life as well as biological wealth. Honnavar is one of the Coastal Taluks of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state. The present study was carried out in 10 villages of Honnavar taluk namely Karki, Haladipur, Mannige, Allanki, Kavalakki, Idagunji, Navilgon, Kelaginoor, Manki and Kadatoka. Of the total 58 homegardens …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 5–18 Read article
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Vermicomposting in Waste Management Using Technology for Future Enhancement
Abstract: The increase in population causes a rise within the amount and kind of urban and rural wastes.Such wastes are undesirable pollutants to the environment and time could even be a health menace. As far as rural wastes are concerned, there are enormous quantities of organic materials that are not utilized. “Vermicomposting technology” could be a quick growing one with its pollution free, value effective and economical nature & has been …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Mutation in Meristematic Cell of Calendula officinalis Flower (Inflorescence) Due to Rootex Hormone
Abstract: AbstractCalendula officinalis is a member of the family Compositae (Asteraceae) known as Pot-Marigold. It is widely used as an ornamental, cosmetics and medicinal plant. The plant has been used to identify the mutations in the meristematic cells due to exposure of rootex hormone. This hormone helps in enhancement of seed germination, stimulation of vegetative growth and development of shoot of C. officinalis plant. The seeds of C. officinalis species have …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Ethnobotanical and Pharmaceutical Uses of Medicinal Plant Achyranthes aspera: A Review
Abstract: Achyranthes aspera is an important medicinal herb found in India as a weed. It belongs to family Amaranthaceae. It is used for treatment of many diseases due to their safety and effectiveness. It is commonly known as charchita and apamarga in Sanskrit. Different constituents are present in various parts of Achyranthes aspera such as saponin, oleanic acid, achyranthine, ecdysterone, alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids and terpenoids. It has 80% distributed in all …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Boswellia serrata: A Review on its Phytochemical and Therapeutic Potential
Abstract: Kundur or Boswellia serrata belongs to the genus Boswellia of Burseraceae family. It is usually found in Oman and Yaman, its effectiveness persists for 20 years. Its bark and gum are used for medicinal properties but Boswellia are well-known for producing a gum resin that is known as olibanum or frankincense. Gum-resin comprises triterpenes of oleanane, ursane and euphane series. The major chemical constituents reported for anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative and anticancer …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Impact of Fungal Spores and Pollen Grains Present in the Atmosphere of Rui-Chhattisi, Taluka & District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
Abstract: AbstractThe present investigation deals with the study of aerospora at Rui-Chhattisi. The observations were done during the two seasons (rainy and winter) with the help of volumetric tilak air sampler. During the investigation of winter and rainy seasons, some fungal spores and pollen grains which are having adverse effect on human beings and plants were studied. The dominant allergic fungal spores are Aspergillus, Penicillium, Curvularia, Cladosporium, Fusarium and Alternaria and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Phytoconstituents And Pharmacological Activities Of Indian Medicinal Plant – Semal (Bombax Ceiba)
Abstract: Bombax ceiba is a member of the bombacaceae family which is sometimes referred to as red silk cotton tree and Semal. The plant is found in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Northern Australia,Pakistan, Java, Malaysia and Sumatra.The plant is known by various names in different languages, such as Red cotton tree and Indian kapok tree in English, Shalmali in Sanskrit, Semal in Hindi, Shimul in Bengali, M Mullilavu in Malayalam, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Phenological Attributes of Angiospermic Flora in a Riverine Wetland of Gorakhpur
Abstract: AbstractPhenological investigation of the angiospermic flora in Turanala a riverine wetland of Gorakhpur District in Uttar Pradesh of India was conducted during 2012-2013. Total 166 plant species belonging to 128 genera, under 54 families have been recorded. The leading plant families which play a key role in formation of the vegetation in Turanala wetland were Asteraceae (18 species), Poaceae (14 species), Cyperaceae (12 species), Scrophulariaceae (10 species) and Amaranthaceae (10 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Documentation of Traditional Medicine Used by the People of Periyammalpuram Village Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, South India
Abstract: AbstractA survey of traditional medicinal plants was carried out to collect the information about the medicinal plants found in Periyammalpuram village Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, South India. The results of the study revealed that the use of 71 species distributed in 37 families which were commonly used by local traditional healers for the treatment of many types of ailments. The present study explored that the herbal medicines have the hidden …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Ethnozoological Study of Hill Stream Fish Inhabiting the Streams and the Tributaries of the Chambal River in South-Eastern Rajasthan (India)
Abstract: ABSTRACTEthnozoological importance of the hill stream fish was studied. Tribals and other local inhabitants of the region under study employ some indigenous fishing methods like usage of piscicidal plants, viz., Butea monosperma, Terminalia arjuna, Casearia elliptica, Madhuca indica, Phyllanthus emblica, Holoptelea integrifolia, Aegle marmelos, Euphorbia neriifolia, Nicotiana tabacum, Balanites aegyptiaca, etc., and other novel fishing methods in streams and tributaries, stream creeks and brooks. They have developed methods for prolonged …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Vascular plant diversity in the Nirmala College, Ranchi, India
Abstract: A year-long eco-biological study of campus of Nirmala College, Ranchi revealed the occurrence of more than 40 species of various vascular plant belonging to family Asteraceae, Fabaceae, Meliaceae, Caesalpiniaceae, Anacardiaceae, Rubiaceae, Lamiaceae, Solanaceae, Amaranthaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Apocynaceae. The campus is neatly covered under lush green branches of tall trees. There are about 250 large trees. A total of 45 species of angiosperms were observed. Extensive surveys were conducted to document …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–18 Read article
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A Case Report on "Takrare Isqate Hamal" (Recurrent Foetal Loss Syndrome) and Prevention by Unani Herbal Medicine
Abstract: In Unani system of medicine, Isqate Hamal is defined as a process in which the foetus is expelled out from the uterus before viability. During abortion, the women experience same events as at the time of delivery. The duration of pregnancy is usually 9 months and 12 days. Abortion can occur at any time of gestation starting from implantation to 20 weeks of gestation. Abortion is classified as early and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review: Medicinal Plants with Potential Antidiabetic Activity
Abstract: AbstractMedicinal plants really play an important role in the treatment of various health problems because of their better acceptance and being safe from undesirable side effects. Diabetes mellitusis is an interesting area of herbal research at present. More than 400 medicinal plants are used to treat diabetes mellitus all over the world. A number of animal studies to test the claimed activity have demonstrated the hypoglycemic property of many of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 29–57 Read article
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Medicinal Importance of Albizia lebbeck: A Review
Abstract: Herbs are extensively hunted these days for their medicinal potential. Isolation and purification of active phytoconstituent as drug is relatively old concept in the pharmaceutical field. Now scientists are more concerned for the wholesome use of herbs. Therefore, herbs are searched with various angles at several parameters. This paper presents a detailed description about one of such medicinally important herb named Shirish in Ayurvedic system of medicine and as Albizia …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Comparative Morphological and Chromatographic Studies on Mesua ferrea Linn. and Ochrocarpus longifolius B. & H. Source Species of Nagkesara in Commerce
Abstract: ABSTRACTStamens of Mesua ferrea Linn. is the source of “Nagkesara,” a drug considered to be astringent, stomachic and expectorant, but Ochrocarpus longifolius B & H is also available as Nagkesara in the commerce. The present communication deals with the comparative morphological and chromatographic (HPTLC) studies of both the species which may help to differentiate the drug Nagkesara resourced from both the botanical and available in commerce.Keywords: Nagkesara, HPTLC, stamens
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Evaluation of Antibacterial Sensitivity of Euphorbia hirta Linn. Leaf Extract
Abstract: AbstractEuphorbia hirta L. (Asthma Lata), a pantropic herbaceous wild plant which has been widely used as a medicinal plant throughout Bangladesh. The present study was designed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of ethanolic and methanolic leaf extracts of E. hirta against six pathogenic bacteria viz. Bacillus subtilis, Sarcina lutea, Xanthomonas campestris, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas sp. by disc diffusion method. Both crude extracts of E. hirta exerted the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Ethno-pharmacological Review of Bauhinia variegate : A Potential Herbal Drug
Abstract: AbstractMedicinal plants are part and parcel of human society to combat diseases, from the dawn of civilization. There exists a plethora of knowledge, information and benefits of herbal drugs in our ancient literature of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Chinese medicine. Bauhinia variegata Linn. (Kanchanar/Rakta kanchan), is a widely used medicinal plant by the tribals throughout India and is popular in various indigenous systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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A Study on Correlation Between Dietary Habits and Obesity and Development of a Healthy Product
Abstract: AbstractBackground: Major dietary pattern changes are leading causes of obesity in the present day.Aim: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the association between obesity and eating habits and nutritional knowledge among population of Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India. After establishing the correlation, an attempt was also made to develop a healthy product (snack). Method: Information on eating habits and knowledge concerning nutrition was obtained by utilizing a …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 32–49 Read article