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Allelopathy Effect of Phytochemicals in Laticiferous Species Sarcostemma brunonianum Wight & Arn and Ficus tsjakela Burm. f on Vegetative Growth of Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench
Abstract: The present experimental work was focused out to determine phytochemicals of two medicinal laticifers Sarcostemma brunonianum and Ficus tsjakela and to check the allelopathy potential on Sorghum bicolor under in vitro conditions. Allelochemicals are phytocompounds excreted during the process of secondary metabolism. Chemical components may occur in leaves, stem, root, latex, rhizomes, flowers, fruits, seeds and even in pollen grains. Plant latex supports defense in milk yielding plant species. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 43–50 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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Phytochemical Investigation, Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Calpurnia aurea (ssps): Commonly Used Traditional Medicinal Plant in Ethiopia: A Compressive Review
Abstract: In Ethiopia, Calpurnia aurea (digita), a traditional medicinal plant is used for the treatment of syphilis, malaria, rabies, diabetes, hypertension, diarrhoea, leishmaniasis, trachoma, elephantiasis, fungal diseases and different other ailment of human and animals. It is important to find a scientific evidence for the traditional use and standardization of the medicinal plant to ensure safety, efficacy and quality through preliminary phytochemical screening, analysis, safety and efficacy studies. Based on this …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Perspectives and Recent Advances in Taxol Producing Endophytic Fungal Research
Abstract: Taxol being the most successful anti cancer drug was discovered from the bark of the Taxus brevifolia. Its chemistry, structure and mechanistic action were long back established. There was a Shift of the taxol production from the yew the deforestation of the yew tree was more, and the yield was less. The discovery of the endophytic fungi which produces Taxol, lead the way for the taxol production in the larger …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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Assessment and In Vitro Studies of Potent Amylase Inhibitor from Different Plant Species
Abstract: Flavonoids are naturally occurring compounds widely distributed in plants, which have hypoglycemic potential. Amylase inhibitors belong to flavonoids that block amylases which are involved in hydrolyzing the carbohydrates to yield low molecular weight dextrin and sugars. Inhibition of α-amylase along with α-glucosidase can significantly reduce the post-prandial increase of blood glucose and can be an important strategy in the control of blood glucose level in the type-2 diabetic patients. In …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Chromosomal Aberration and Mutagenicity Toxicological Studies of Beta-Sitosterol Isolated from Ocimum gratissimum (Lamiaceae)
Abstract: Ocimum gratissimum is an important medicinal plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Ocimum gratissimum is a small erect or straggling tree or large, woody, climbing shrub found almost throughout India including Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Stem have been used in antifertility treatment in the indigenous system of medicine, and further clinical tests substantiated their efficacy. The root bark contains diketones, fatty matter, rubber, dulcitol, Beta-sitosterol, phlobatannin and glycosidal tannins. Stem …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · 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
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Ethnomedicinal, Pharmacological and Phytochemical Screening of Supari (Areca catechu Linn.): A Review
Abstract: Supari (Areca catechu Linn.) is a tall tree about 10–20 m long. It is used both locally and internally. Local application is beneficial in various acute inflammatory conditions in the form of gargle, vaginal douche or abzan, decoction, juice and oil. Internally it act as muqavvie-qalb (cardiotonic) and muqavvi-e-ama (intestinal tonic), sozish meda (gastric irritation), dries the excessive secretions of mouth, used in vomiting and nausea, strengthen the teeth and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 6–20 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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Biosynthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles by using Siris Plant Extract
Abstract: Zinc oxide (ZnO) is an inorganic compound widely used in everyday applications. Present study focuses on the biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles by zinc nitrate and utilizing the bio components of bark extract of Siris (Albizialebbeck (L.) Benth.). The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using UV-Visible spectrophotometer, Fourier transform spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Zeta Potential. The nanotechnology has recently gained the attention and vast area for research. The biologically synthesis of nanoparticles …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 36–40 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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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