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153 articles for “extracts herbal”
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Evaluation of the Aqueous Alcoholic Extract of Laxmi Taru for Its Anticancer Property: A Review
Abstract: Simarouba glauca is considered a very valuable medicinal herbal drug used to treat diarrhea and dysentery; hence, its bark is known as dysentery bark. Different parts of the tree treat different ailments. The bark and leaf extract of Laxmi taru (Simarouba glauca) is efficiently known for its anti-helmanthic, anti-parasitic, anti-dysentric, and anti-cancerous properties. Chemotherapy, which is most frequently used to treat cancer and is becoming more prevalent around the world, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Evaluation of False Yam (Icacina oliviformis) Seed Extract as Substitute for Antibiotics on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens
Abstract: An experiment was carried out using broiler chickens to determine the effects of false yam seed extract on their growth performance. One hundred and fifty (150) chicks (Cobb strain) were selected and randomly divided into 15 groups of 10 birds each. Fresh false yam seed chips were soaked for 3 days (1 part of fresh seed to 2 parts of water) and extract was decanted and sieved through a fine …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 4–8 Read article
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Growth Inhibitory Effects of Centella asiatica Extracts on Escherichia coli
Abstract: Plant secondary metabolites have been known for their varying degrees of antimicrobial activity. These form important constituent of traditional medicine. The present study aims to analyze the antibacterial effects of the Centella asiatica extracts by looking into the growth inhibitory effects of organic and aqueous extracts of the leaves on Escherichia coli bacterium and to identify the secondary metabolites present in the extract by phytochemical analysis. The leaf extracts of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Role of Herbs in the Formulation of Cosmetics
Abstract: The thought of beauty and cosmetics dates back to ancient mankind and civilization. Plants extremely used for development of recent drug for cosmeceuticals and pharmaceutical applications. Herbal cosmetics are the products used in crude or extract it by herbs. Products are developed using multiple permissible cosmetic ingredients to form the basis on which one or more herbal components are used to provide specified cosmetic benefits only, shall be called as …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Ethnomedicinal Plants Used in the Treatment of Asthma by Indigenous People of Ranchi District of Jharkhand
Abstract: This paper enumerates the traditional uses of 10 plant species belonging to few genera representing nine families, which are used by the village communities of Oraon, Munda, Mahato, Santhal, Birhor and Sadri of Ranchi district of Jharkhand for the treatment of asthma. Asthma is a condition of attacks, difficult breathing and breathlessness due to the contraction of air tubes and accumulation of mucus. It is a fatal disease that affects …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Common Medicinal Plants and their Importance
Abstract: AbstractSince prehistoric times, many plant species are used as traditional medicine practices and those are called medicinal plants or medicinal herbs. Most of the plants around us are used traditionally as Indian folk medicine, either in Ayurvedic system or in Unani system of treatment. The extracts of these plants are used as herbal tonic and nowadays some are widely used in Homeopathy mode of treatment. Till date many plants have …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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Development of Alcohol-free Herbal Mouthwash Having Anticancer Property
Abstract: AbstractMouthwash is a liquid accessory to clean and maintain the health of our teeth for oral hygiene. Nowadays, we use commercial mouthwash which contains many chemical compounds like sodium lauryl sulfate, thymol, methyl salicylate, benzalkonium chloride, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol which are harmful to our buccal cavity. We have developed a mouthwash with some common food materials and herbs and which can replace costly chemicals like alcohol, coloring agents and preservatives …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Phytochemical Screening and In Vitro Antibacterial, Antiarthritic Activity of Leaves of Azima tetracantha
Abstract: The leaves of Azima tetracantha belongs to (salvadoraceae) commonly known as “mulluchangu” in Tamil, it is a best known medicinal plant from ancient period. The plant has reported for many pharmacological actions such as antifungal, antibacterial, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, antiarthritic, hypolipidemia, etc. The aim of the present study was to investigate Phytochemical screening and in vitro antibacterial and anti-arthritic activity of Azima tetracantha leaves in different solvents extract (hexane, chloroform, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Phytochemical and Solubility Test of Guava, Jambolan, Ber & Lakshmi Taru Leaves
Abstract: The current research study aimed to conduct a comprehensive phytochemical screening of four distinct plant leaves, namely Guava, Jambolan, Ber, and Lakshmitaru, all of which are found in the Madan Mohan Herbal Garden located at JNCHRC in Bhopal. This screening process involved the preparation of ethanolic extracts from the plant leaves. The analysis revealed the presence of various phytoconstituents, including tannins, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, terpenoids, steroids, carbohydrates, and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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Antioxidant Activity of Bacopa monnieri, Tagetes, Withania somnifera and Formulation of Polyherbal Hair Oil
Abstract: The purpose of this research is to evaluate the chromatographic antioxidative activity and thin-layer analysis of medicinal plant leaves. Its antioxidant activities were calculated by calculating its radical scavenging DPPH and radical scavenging ABTS and were obtained in 35.08 per cent, 32.12 per cent, 17.22 per cent, for this research Bacopa monnieri and Withania somnifera. AGAR diffusion assay was used to carry out antibacterial extract activity, and its antibacterial effect …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–19 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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Phytochemical Screening, Proximate Analysis and Acute Toxicity Study of Ethanolic Extract of Launaea taraxacifolia on Visceral Organs of Albino Rats
Abstract: Despite increase in the acceptance of herbs for the treatment of certain diseases, there are limited information on the effectiveness, safety and toxicity of herbs. In this study, proximate analysis, phytochemical screening and acute toxicity studies on the herbal recipe, Launaea taraxacifolia were carried out. Constituents of Launaea taraxacifolia were extracted using ethanol. Phytochemical screening and proximate analysis were carried out on the extract. Fifteen (15) albino rats, divided into …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Formulation of Wonderful base pomegranate shampoo and evaluation of it
Abstract: The current study objective was to create and assess a herbal shampoo using natural ingredients that prioritized both efficacy and safty. The extracts of pomegranate (the active ingredient), curry leaves, hibiscus leaves, Fenugreek seeds and reetha were combined in varying amounts to make the shampoo. As ancient times, people are used herbal shampoos, which are cosmetic preparations made with traditional ayurvedic herbs, to clean their hair, scalp, and to beautify …
Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–36 Read article
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Review on Cyperus scariosus: A Potential Medicinal Plant
Abstract: Saad kofi or Cyperus scariosus, known as Nagarmotha in India, is a delicate grass which is an angiosperm belonging to family Cyperaceae. Indian species of this plant is called motha. The best quality of saad is heavy in weight, rough from outside with strong aroma, whitish inside, highly bitter in taste. Its root extracts and volatile oil are used for medicinal purposes. Nagarmotha is also prescribed by local herbal medicine …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology Read article
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A Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties of Curcuma amada (Zingiberaceae)
Abstract: Plant has been employed in traditional medicine since ancient times. Curcuma amada Roxb. (Mango ginger), is a member of Zingiberaceae family and the Curcuma genus. It is a distinctive spice that shares a similar appearance with ginger but provides a raw mango taste. It is considered as a valuable plant in traditional medicine which plays a crucial function in both the food and pharmaceutical industries. Ayurveda and Unani medicinal traditions …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Preliminary Phytochemical Screening from Different Extracts of Bryonopsis laciniosa Fruits
Abstract: Plants derived bioactive compounds have been the focus of recent research due to their health promoting effects. There is continuous and urgent need to discover new antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer compounds with diverse chemical structures and novel mechanism of action because there has been an alarming increase in the incidence of new and re-emerging diseases. The present investigation was carried out to assess the qualitative phytochemical analysis of Bryonopsis laciniosa …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Neutralization of Inflammatory Effect of LPS by Premna latifolia Extract in RAW 264.7 Cells
Abstract: Natural compounds of Premna latifolia, extracted using petroleum ether, ethyl acetate and methanol as solvent has dose-dependent effect against inflammatory effect of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in RAW 264.7 cells. Keywords: Premna latifolia, inflammation, petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, methanolCite this ArticleDevi A. Neutralization of inflammatory effect of LPS by Premna latifolia extract in RAW 264.7 cells. Research & Reviews: Journal of Herbal Science. 2018; 7(3): 1–3p.
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Assessment of Diuretic Activity of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Matricaria Chamomilla (Linn.) and Its Phytochemical Analysis with Emphasis on Toxicology
Abstract: While the traditional medicines are derived from medicinal plants, minerals and organic matter, the herbal drugs are prepared from medicinal plants only. This current research work will be very beneficial in figuring out the Matricaria chamomilla leaves extract diuretic effect by determining the ions and electrolyte excreted by the animals using ion selective channel inhibition. The phytochemical screening results revealed that the after which it was observed whether the alkaloids …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Anti-infective Investigations of Methanolic Extract and Petroleum Ether Extract of Ixora coccinea L. Flowers
Abstract: Ixora is an evergreen flowering tropical plant belonging to the family Rubiaceae. It is commonly found in India, the United States of America, Africa, South East Asia, and Southern Asia. Across the globe, several species (Ixora coccinea, I. parviflora, I. chinensis, I. macrothyrsa, I. javanica, and I. finlaysoniana) of this genus have been identified so far. After going through the literature available in pharmaceutical databases, it was found that the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Extraction and Characterization of an Eco-Friendly Surfactant for Its Use in Enhanced Oil Recovery
Abstract: Experimental studies have been performed to explore the suitability of an eco-friendly surfactant in enhanced oil recovery. In this respect, herbal surfactant has been isolated from soap nut and characterized by its morphology and physico-chemical properties. The extracted surfactant reduces the interfacial tension significantly over a wide range of concentrations. A series of flooding experiments have been carried out using the extracted surfactant and substantial incremental recoveries have been observed …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 20–29 Read article