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111 articles for “Seed extraction”
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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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Comparative Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Activities of Mangifera indica and Mucuna urens Seeds
Abstract: ABSTRACTThis study was carried out to evaluate and compare the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activities of Mangifera indica and Mucuna urens seeds, with a view to elucidating the phytochemical basis for their medicinal uses, and their nutraceutical potentials as soup thickeners. Of the two seeds, M. indica had significantly higher (ρ < 0.05) total phenol, tannin, total flavonoid and total saponin contents than M. urens on dry weight basis. Conversely, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Review on Elaeocarpus Ganitrus (Rudraksha)
Abstract: The seed of Elaeocarpus Ganitrus, also known as Rudraksha, is renowned for its electromagnetic characteristics. Recent scientific research has demonstrated that this seed possesses natural electromagnetic properties which can effectively treat various chronic diseases. This study focuses on the phytochemical screening and thin layer chromatographic analysis of the extract obtained from Elaeocarpus Ganitrus seeds, which belong to the Elaeocarpaceae family. Bombay, and is commonly grown as an ornamental tree in …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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A Review on Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Anacyclus Pyrethrum (Akarkara)
Abstract: The wild species Anacyclus pyrethrum, or A. pyrethrum, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is commonly known as Akarkara. It originated in Spain, Morocco, and Algeria, and has since spread to Sri Lanka, India, Ukraine, Germany, Myanmar, France, and Poland. It is the benefits of bioactive compounds of plant found the chemical makeup, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing effects of hydroalcoholic extracts of A. pyrethrum’s roots, seeds, leaves, and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 102–110 Read article
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Formulation of Natural Hair Dye by Using Natural Herbs and Their Characterization
Abstract: The development of herbal hair dyes using natural herbs offers a safer alternative to chemical-based hair coloring products. This study investigates the development of a herbal hair dye formulated from a blend of natural ingredients renowned for their hair care benefits. The selected herbs include black catechu, henna, indigo, bhringraj, aloe-vera, amla, jatamansi, black cumin seeds, charcoal, alkanet root and extract of black tea, pomegranate & logwood. These herbs were …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 08–16 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Biofuel from Non-edible Seed Oil
Abstract: There are many medicinal application found in sapodilla fruit, bark leaves and seeds like inhibition of ehrlich ascites carcinoma, in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activity, free radical scavenging activity and antimicrobial activity. Biodiesel is a more attractive product from sapodilla seed oil to diesel engines, because of seeds are chiefly available and non-edible to all human being. Since most of the biodiesel were derived from edible oils like soybean, …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 25–33 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
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Allelopathic Nature of Cucumis Prophetarum Linn.
Abstract: ABSTRACTCucumis prophetarum Linn. is perennial, monoecious climber, commonly growing weed, belonging to family Cucurbitaceae. The whole plant of C. prophetarum is medicinally important. Plant pacifies vitiated dysentery, diarrheic diseases, flatulene, skin diseases, antivenin and general debility. Dispending medicinally uses, our study has found that this weed is allelopathic in nature. To check the allelopathic activity, C. prophetarum was assessed for the effects of their extracts on the growth of mature …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Genetic Authentication of Acacia Senegal (L.) Wild
Abstract: A study was carried out to ascertain the taxonomic identity and phylogenetic lineage of three presumed Acacia senegalensis using molecular markers. Three (3) varieties of seeds presumed to belong to Acacia spp. were collected from the Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria (RRIN) Benin City and three BP haplotypes (A, B, and C) was used as control for the analysis. These seeds were processed at the Applied Biotech International Laboratory Nigeria …
Published in International Journal of Genetic Modifications and Recombinations · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Total Lipids and Storage Quality of Oil Seeds and Nuts as Influenced by Yeast Fermentation
Abstract: Oilseeds and the products made from them have a role in a healthy balanced diet, even though they are energy dense and contain a high proportion of fat. Most oilseeds are made up of protein and oil. In general, fat is 18–45% by weight of oilseeds and protein is about 16–40%. Fluctuations in oil yields can cause significant fluctuations in their rates. The oils contain fat-soluble vitamins and unsaturated fats …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 29–35 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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Optimization of Process Parameters of an Oil Expeller for Pongamia pinnata Seeds
Abstract: The present study examined a new process, in which Pongamia pinnata seeds were pressed in a counter-rotating twin-screw extruder. Series of tests were conducted to determine the best performance (oil extraction yield, and oil quality) by studying the influence of operating conditions, screw speed, flow rate and barrel temperature. The flow rate and screw speed affected oil extraction yield. An increase of oil extraction yield was observed as the screw …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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POTENTIAL BIOPRESERVATIVE EFFECT OF ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES OF SEEDS OF Vigna unguiculata (Cow Pea) ON Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Roselle) Calyces (Zobo) DRINK
Abstract: Natural and efficient food preservatives are in greater demand because of growing concerns about the safety and quality of processed beverages. Antimicrobial peptides have emerged as promising natural substitutes for synthetic preservatives, boasting advantages like wide-ranging activity and reduced toxicity. In this research, we investigate the inhibitory effects of these peptides against common spoilage microorganisms in 'Zobo' drink. Peptides were extracted and purified from germinated Vigna unguiculata) seeds harvested on …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 26–41 Read article
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A Systemic Review: Pithecellobium dulce (Jangal Jalebi)
Abstract: Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth., commonly referred to as Jangal Jalebi, Vilayati Babul, or Manila Tamarind, is a versatile tree in the Leguminosae (Fabaceae) family. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical areas and is valued for its ecological, medicinal, and nutritional benefits. The plant is rich in a variety of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, alkaloids, phenols, glycosides, tannins, saponins, terpenoids, and steroids, which enhance its pharmacological potential. Different extracts …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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The Use of Allelopathic Extracts of the Resedues of Ceratophyllum demersum L. and Cuscuta trifolii Bab L. as Biocides for Some Jungles Associated with the Growth of Triticuma estivum L. in the Fields of Najaf Governorate
Abstract: This study was conducted to assess the inhibitory activity of the plants Ceratophyllum demersum L.. and Cuscutatrifolii Bab L. and Cyperus rotundus L. Water and alkhol extracts on germination and growth of Medicago hispida L., Sonchus oleraceus L . Seeds of the test plants were grown in Petridishes water-alkehol extracts at concentrations of )0%, 20%, 40%, 60% and 80%(.Plant extracts showed a significant reduction of germination percentage, velocity coefficient of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Screening of Allelopathic Activity of Momordica dioica and Mukia maderaspatana
Abstract: ABSTRACTAllelopathy is a chemical process which a plant uses to keep other plants from growing too close or away from it. Allelopathy refers to the chemical inhibition of one species by another. The “inhibitory” chemical releases into the environment where it affects the development and growth of neighboring plants. In the present investigation to check the allelopathic activity, two plants of family Cucurbitaceae were selected, i.e., Momordica dioica Roxb. ex …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 1–7 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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Intelligent Document Scanner
Abstract: AbstractThere is an irresistible trend in the present world for scanning the paper documents and convert it into a digitalized format. Most of these scanning treat the whole document as an entire image. In this scenario, we propose a novel “Intelligent Document Scanner” which automatically segment and classify the contents of the image document including texts, tables and images and store it as a PDF document with three sections that …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 47–57 Read article
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Anti-cancerous Activity of the Rhizome Extract of Alpinia galanga L. Willd. on the Human Liver Carcinoma Cells
Abstract: The rhizome of Alpinia galanga. L. (Willd). was collected from three places i.e, Udupi Shankara narayana temple surrounding area, Shringeri and Madikeri accessions. About 100 gms of the rhizome was taken, dried and powdered to obtain 1 gm of the extract through methanol as the solvent. 1 gm of the solid extract was subjected for filteration through millipore syringe filter., to this about 6ml of cell based assay buffer and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 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