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100 articles for “terpenes”
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Screening of Phytochemicals and Antibacterial Potential of Dicranopteris linearis (Burm.f.) Underw.
Abstract: The present study deals with screening of phytochemical and antibacterial potential of terrestrial fern Dicranopteris linearis (Burm.f.) Underw. collected from Marthandam region of Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, India. The fresh plant material was collected and shade dried for a week and powdered. The powdered material was subjected to gradient extraction with Soxhlet apparatus with two different solvents (acetone and chloroform) and screened for its phytochemical and antibacterial potential. Phytochemical …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Phytochemical and In vitro Regeneration Study of Vitex Nirgundo and Piper Betel
Abstract: Medicinal plants have been a major source of therapeutic agents since ancient times to cure human disease. Interest in the revival of natural drugs started in last decade mainly because of the wide spread belief that green medicine is healthier than synthetic products. Despite the major advances in the modern medicine, the development of new drugs from natural products is still considered important. In recent times, interest in plant research …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 32–38 Read article
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A Review on Ocimum Sanctum (Tulsi) and its Medicinal Properties
Abstract: Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) is one of the most important plants mentioned in Ayurveda due to its religious values and enormous medicinal properties. It belongs to Lamiaceae family. Tulsi is an inexpensive, safe and easily available plant commonly found in all the Indian Hindu households. It is a sacred plant in Hindu belief and the offering of its leaves is mandatory in ritualistic worship. Plant parts like leaves, seeds and roots …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Therapeutic Potential of Cocculus hirsutus against COVID-19 Infection
Abstract: The complicated epidemiological situation of COVID-19 caused by continuous emergence of new variants with failure of eradication, monitoring and vaccination strategies opens the door to alternative solutions to save the current situation and prevent new disasters. One of the foremost promising alternatives is herbal products and botanicals. Herbal treatments are mainly dependent on the sign and symptoms of the patients. Cocculus Hirsutus is a rich source of phytochemical constituents which …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–14 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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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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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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Phytochemical Screening and the Effect of Temperature Treatment on the Extraction Yield of Phenolic Compounds and the Antioxidative Activities of Two Medicinal Species Growing in Algeria: Ammi visnaga and Mentha pulegium
Abstract: The aims of this investigation are the identification of molecules of secondary metabolism and study the impact of two extraction techniques (extraction by boiling water under reflux and maceration in 70% hydroethanolic solution at ambient temperature) on the yield of phenolic compounds and the antioxidative activity on two species widely used in Algeria as medicinal plants; Ammi visnaga and Mentha pulegium. The results show that phytochemical screening indicates the presence …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Variation in Extract Yield in Different Parts of Albizia lebbeck
Abstract: Phytochemical screening is an important step which leads to the isolation of new and novel compound. Solvent extract of the plant material with the help of different solvent such as n-hexane, chloroform, alcohol and aqueous revealed that in alcohol and aqueous solvent maximum extract yield obtained in all studied parts. Phytochemical screening analysis of the extract revealed presence of tannins, phenolics, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenes and steroids in most parts. In …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical Investigation of Pods of Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.
Abstract: Albizialebbeck (L.) Benth. is well known as the medicinal plant in the Ayuerveda, Siddha and Unani system of medicines. The drug isolated from different parts of this plant is used in different sciences of medicines like Unani, Ayuerveda, allopathic, Sidda, naturopathic and homeopathic. The present investigation deals with pharmacognostical and primary phytochemical screening of the pod of Albbizzialebbeck (L.) Benth. The pharmacognostical studies include fluorescence, organoleptic evaluation and physicochemical analysis. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Phytochemical, Acute Toxicity and Heavy Metals Evaluation of Khaya senegalensis (Desr.) A. Juss (Meliaceae) Stem Bark
Abstract: The present work was aimed to determine the phytochemical constituents, median lethal dose (LD50) and levels of heavy metals in Khaya senegalensis stem bark obtained from Kano State, Nigeria. The preliminary phytochemical screening revealed the presence of steroids, terpenoids, alkaloids, anthraquinones, saponins, phenolic compounds and carbohydrates, while the LD50 of the aqueous stem bark extract was above 5000 mg/kg body weight using OECD and Lorke’s method. The heavy metals analysis …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Stem Bark of Homalium Zeylanicum Benth On Wistar Rats
Abstract: Due to the adverse effects of anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic drugs, which are currently in clinical use, a need arises to develop newer anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic agents with less side effects. The investigations of the efficacy of plant-based drugs used in the traditional medicine have evidenced great interest owing to their lesser side effects. In this context the present study was conceptualized to evaluate antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of Homalium zeylanicum …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 39–50 Read article
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Pharmacognostical and Pharmacological Review of Urtica dioica L.
Abstract: Urtica dioica (stinging nettle) belonging to family Urticaceae, is obtained from word ‘uro’ to burn or ‘urere’ denotation to sting. It is found in the Himalayas region from Kashmir to Kumaon region (Uttarakhand.). The plant has been used in traditional system of medicines especially uses nasal and menstrual haemorrhage, eczema, rheumatism, nephritis, anaemia, diarrhoea, jaundice and epilepsy. The plant contains bioactive constituents like tannins, fatty acids, flavonoids, sterols, isolectins, proteins, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Preliminary Phytochemical and Acute Toxicity Studies of Different Extracts of Guiera Senegalensis
Abstract: The leaf of Guiera senegalensis is used in the management of many diseases in Nigeria and many African countries, but the medial lethal doses (LD50) of its different extracts are not widely investigated. To evaluate the phytochemical constituents and acute toxicity indexes of aqueous, hexane, dichloromethane and methanol leaf extracts of G. senegalensis, basic phytochemical screening methods were applied. While up and down procedure and Lorke’s method was used for …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Phytochemical Screening and Structural Elucidation of Extracts from Garcinia kola (Heckel) Seeds
Abstract: This study evaluated the bioactive components of G. kola seeds extract to further establish its medicinal potentials. Extracts were obtained using different solvents thus; ethanol, methanol, ethyl acetate, acetone, cold and hot water. Phytochemical (quantitative) screening showed that saponins, flavonoids, terpenoids, tanins, glycoside and alkaloids are present in the G. kola extracts: however, the quantities vary with regards to the extraction solvent used. The highest quantity of phenols (35.63±0.06 mg/g) …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 23–27 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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Phytochemical Screening and Nephroprotective Activity of Citrus maximus
Abstract: Several plants with medicinal properties are used to treat diseases. Many people rely on traditional medicines, chiefly plant-based, for their major health care needs. The wide biological and medicinal properties, higher safety margins and affordability, make plant based medicines attractive for use in developing countries for primary health care. Citrus maxima belong to the family of Rutaceae; the phytochemical screening showed the presence of alkaloids, terpenoids, sterols, flavonoids and carbohydrates. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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Quantitative Determination of Isomeric Components of essential oils by RP-HPLC-PDA in multi-herbal tablets
Abstract: Essential oils are lipophilic and highly volatile secondary plant metabolites, principally mono- and sesquiterpenes. The widespread usage and applications in biopharmaceutics and cosmoceutics of these components drives their quality assessments criteria to be established. Gas chromatography is one of the predominantly used technique for analyzing volatile oils. Although Gas Chromatography employs estimation designs operated at elevated temperatures leading for plausible structural alterations of thermo labile compounds. Hence, a novel gradient …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Comparative study of Polyherbal anti-diabetic syrup with the Marketed formulation
Abstract: Diabetes, is commonly referred to as diabetes mellitus, it’s a group of metabolic disorder in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either due to insufficient insulin secretion or the body cells not responding to insulin. Polyuria (frequent urination) and polydipsia (growing thirst and hunger) are common in patients with high blood sugar (polyphagia). This present study reveals that comparative study of poly herbal anti-diabetic syrup with marketed …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 28–32 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