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153 articles for “extracts herbal”
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Role of Unani Herbal Medicine in the Management of Acute Hepatitis (Warm Kabid Haad)
Abstract: In unani system of medicine acute hepatitis is known as Warm Kabid Haad. Almost all unani physicians described about hepatitis; its etiology, sign and symptoms, prevention and treatment in their classical texts. In conventional system viral infections of the liver are classified as hepatitis A, B, C, D and E viruses. Hepatitis A is a milder version of the disease, whereas hepatitis D is more severe. Hepatitis is of two …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Polymer Chemistry and Its Applications in Pharmaceutical Composite Formulations
Abstract: Polymer chemistry plays a critical role in pharmaceutical formulations, particularly in enhancing drug stability, bioavailability, and controlled release. Polymers are widely utilized in drug delivery systems. Polymers are widely used in pharmaceutical sciences for drug delivery, controlled release, and stability enhancement. This paper explores the role of polymers in the extraction and formulation of glycyrrhetinic acid from Glycyrrhiza glabra, a bioactive compound. Various polymer-based extraction and purification techniques are discussed, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 216–221 Read article
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Isolation of Bioactive Molecules from Ficus racemosa – Its Biochemical Characterization and in silico Analysis of Antimicrobial Studies
Abstract: Many herbal remedies have been employed in various medical systems for the treatment and management of different diseases. In this study, the purpose is to extract and isolate the alkaloid from leaf-galls of Ficus racemosa plant using suitable solvents by soxhlet extracter and performing the antimicrobial activities against different bacterial and fungal strains and in silico analysis on membrane proteins, outer membrane protein A tran-membrane domain (OmpA) and Feruloyl esterase …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Phytochemicals, Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Properties of Nepata cateria and Arnebia benthamii of Kashmir (India)
Abstract: Nepata cateria and Arnebia benthamii two reputed folk medicinal plants used by Kashmiri people. Nepata cateria is commonly used in ointment as mosquito repellents. Both the plants show both antioxidant and antidiabetic properties in vivo as well as in vitro. Phytochemical test were done in order to screen the presence of terpenoids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, polyphenols, alkaloids, anthraquinones and cardiac glycosides and all the result were positive. As well as …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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The Potential of Guava Leaf-Enriched Chocolate in Sugar-Free Anti-Diabetic Confectionery: A Review
Abstract: People of all age groups enjoy chocolate however, it is often linked to health issues like obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to develop a medicinal chocolate suitable for diabetic individuals by incorporating herbal ingredients. Specifically, guava leaves (Psidium guajava), known for their rich vitamin and antioxidant content and their ability to help regulate blood sugar, were used. The chocolate formulation included guava leaf powder, coffee, and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 55–63 Read article
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Herbal Shampoo: A Comprehensive Overview
Abstract: Shampoo is a cosmetic product designed mainly to use surfactants to clean away grease, dirt, and skin flakes from hair safely when used as intended. Today, shampoo not only cleanses the hair and scalp, but also helps stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss. To achieve these goals, the shampoo industry incorporates a range of chemical additives that may present risks to consumers. It also acts as a conditioning agent, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Vrikshayurveda: Sustainable Farming and Herbal Health Care
Abstract: India is an agriculture-based country where population mainly depends upon agricultural practices for their survival. The indiscriminate use of chemicals as fertilizers and controlling agents over last few decades has resulted in multifarious ecological and health problems. Vrikshayurveda, the ancient Indian science which advocates use of plants and their extracts for controlling the infection of soil and plants for obtaining better yield has been ignored with our greed in various …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 64–73 Read article
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Pharmacognostical and Physicochemical Studies of Elytraria acaulis (L.F.) Lindau
Abstract: Nature has bestowed on us a very rich botanical wealth and a large number of diverse types of plants grow in different parts of the country. Herbal medicine is still the main stay of about 75–80% of the whole population, and the major part of traditional therapy involves the use of plant extract and their active constituents. In recent years there has been rapid increase in the standardization of selected …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 39–43 Read article
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Polymer Chemistry in Sustained-Release Herbal Composites: Designing a Stable Euphorbia tithymaloides Topical System with Phospholipid and Polymer Matrices
Abstract: Polymer chemistry enables the stabilization and sustained release of herbal actives, critical for topical therapeutic applications. This study explores a novel process for preparing a stable, sustained-release topical composition of Euphorbia tithymaloides, leveraging polymer-based systems. Ethanolic extract (50 mg) of the plant, rich in unstable sugar moieties (e.g., D-ribose) and sterols (e.g., stigmasterol), is encapsulated within a phospholipid matrix of phosphatidylcholine (50–100 mg) and cholesterol (50–100 mg). This lipid-polymer complex, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 165–171 Read article
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Hepatoprotective Activity of Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) against Carbon Tetrachloride Induced Toxicity
Abstract: Liver is a vital organ which plays a major role in metabolism and excretion of xenobiotics from the body. Liver injury or liver dysfunction is a major health problem that challenges not only health care professionals but also the pharmaceutical industry and drug regulatory agencies. Liver cell injury caused by various toxic chemicals and excessive alcohol consumption and microbes is well studied. The available synthetic drugs to treat liver disorders …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 6–9 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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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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Formulating Pure Natural Polyherbal Hair Dye Preparation for Improved Coloring and Superior Protection Attributes as Compared to Marketed Products
Abstract: AbstractThe commercial synthetic hair dyes include permanent coloring agents like amino compounds (meta-aminophenol, 4-amino-2-hydroxytoluene, etc.), aromatic diamine, polycompounds (para-phenylenediamine), hydric phenols, etc. that precipitates several adverse effects like erythema, skin irritation, skin cancer, loss or damage of hair, etc. In the traditional systems of medicines like Unani, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and Siddha, the recommended hair dyes are wholly based on plant materials (extracts) and metal oxides (iron oxide, titanium dioxide, etc.). …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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HPTLC Method Development and Validation of Genistein and Daidzein Estimation in Mucuna cochinchinensis Seed Extracts
Abstract: Aim: The current study was designed with the objective to estimate the concentration of Genistein and Daidzein in ethyl acetate extract of Mucuna cochinchinensis by high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC).Methods: The separation of bioactive compounds was performed using mobile phase, Toluene: n-Butanol: Glacial Acetic Acid: Water (1:4:2:2) and detected at wavelength 254 nm. The method was validated for linearity, accuracy, precision, limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) by …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Formulation And Evaluation of Vyadhikshamatva Vardhak Giloy Ghanvatis
Abstract: The product of Kalka Kalpana, one of the five essential ayurvedic medicinal preparations, is vati Kalpana. Because of its many advantages, such as its tasty nature, ease of administration, ease of dispensing, and ease of transportation, vati kalpana is a vital part of the ayurvedic formulation. A pharmaceutical technique called vati kalpana uses powder of unprocessed medications (herbal or herbo minerals) and is triturated using juice, honey, or kassayam, and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Studies on synthesis and characterization of Silver nanoparticles from Cassia Auriculata and their effect on biological applications – A Review
Abstract: Plants are able to synthesize a broad range of different chemical compounds called secondary metabolites and these are easily degradable. Many of them provide new sources of natural compounds. Majority of world population in developing countries relay on herbal medicines. Currently 80% of the world population depends on plants derived medicine for the first line to primary health care because it has no side effects. In the present study, review …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 45–52 Read article
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Identification and Standardization of Crude Drugs according to Ayurvedic and Modern Parameters
Abstract: Medicinal plants constitute a source of raw material for both traditional system of medicine and modern medicine. Now plant materials are employed throughout the pharmaceuticals industries, developing world as home remedies and ingredients for the industry. Standardization of herbal drugs in this globalization phase of Ayurveda bears utmost significance because this can sustain the tremendous interest that Ayurveda is witnessing across the globe. The increased use of herbal drugs and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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In vitro Antibacterial Activity of Dietary Spice Trigonella foenum-graecum and Syzygium aromaticum
Abstract: Multi-drug resistant strains of bacteria are broadly distributed in hospitals and are progressively being isolated from community. The aim of the contemporary study was to govern the potential of spices Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek) and Syzygium aromaticum (Clove) as antibacterial mediators against drug resistant and virulent strains of gram negative pathogens quarantined from urinary pathway infections. Twelve bacterial isolates from urinary tract infections were studied for their ability to produce virulence …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease using Plant Based Therapies indepth review
Abstract: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a debilitating condition with a constantly increasing incidence associated with global financial and social burden on health care systems. The last stage of CKD is kidney failure which if left untreated with kidney replacement therapies is significantly life threatening. Modern treatment schedules of CKD focus on delaying the disease progression by using angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers and calcium channel blockers. The three …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 17–43 Read article
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Antibacterial Multi-Herbal Hand Sanitizer Description and Review
Abstract: Many hand sanitizers on the market contain alcohol formulations that can lead to various issues. In response, we have focused on developing alternative hand washing solutions using detergents to address problems such as dermatitis, itching, dryness, and irritation. Our current efforts involve creating a range of hand sanitizers enriched with ingredients like aloe vera gel, Rita, Azadirachta indica, holy basil, reetha fruit, eucalyptus (Nilgiri), rose, and citrus fruits. Additionally, we …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 10–16 Read article