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10 articles for “Mucilage”
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Intrinsic Viscosity of Stud Plant Mucilage (Dicerocaryum Zanguebarium): Polymeric Studies at Infinite Dilution.
Abstract: AbstractStudies on stud plant mucilage (SpM) showed that it constitute of galactose, mannose and xylose and it has a molecular weight of 500kDa. However, the behaviour of the polymer using intrinsic viscosity, in dilute regime, has not been explored. The research investigated the intrinsic viscosity of SpM in water, salt and sugar solutions. Salt solutions has poor solvent properties and hence reduced the intrinsic viscosity of SpM as opposed to …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 28–39 Read article
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Analysis of the Intrinsic Viscosity Behavior in Polymer Mixtures of Stud Plant Mucilage (Dicerocaryum zanguebarium) with Carboxymethyl Cellulose and Guar Gum: Synergism at Infinite Dilution
Abstract: Compatibility studies of the stud plant mucilage (SpM) with guar gum (GG) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) were elucidated using the following parameters: viscous synergy ( ), interaction index ( ) and enhancement index ( . These parameters were derived from the intrinsic viscosity ( ) obtained from the binary system of SpM–CMC and SpM–GG, measured at 0.05 g/dl. The effects of salt (NaCl) on the binary systems were also investigated …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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A Comparative Review on Abelmoschus palianus and Barleria mysorensis: Phytochemical Constituents, Pharmacological Potentials, and Ethnobotanical Significance
Abstract: Medicinal plants have long served as invaluable resources for treating human ailments, with countless species still awaiting scientific exploration and validation. Abelmoschus palianus and Barleria mysorensis are two such botanicals with rich ethnomedicinal heritage but limited pharmacological characterization. This review presents a detailed comparative analysis of these two species, examining their botanical descriptions, geographic distribution, traditional applications, phytochemical constituents, pharmacological properties, toxicological profiles, and therapeutic potential. Abelmoschus palianus, native to …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Nondairy desserts: Potential ingredients for the development of innovative formulations
Abstract: With a growing demand for lactose-free foods, the food industry faces a challenge in identifying new food ingredients to replace equivalent chemical constituents of milk, achieve similar rheological properties, and preserve texture stability and sensory properties in milk-free food preparations. This study aimed to systematize data on potential innovative ingredients for the production of nondairy desserts, with a focus on different types of texturizing agents. Cactus mucilages, cereal and legume …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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A Brief Review on Herbal Excipients
Abstract: Natural or herbal excipients are significantly more advantageous than their synthetic equivalents because they are readily available, non-toxic, and less expensive. The pharmaceutical industries are becoming more interested in using these herbal excipients – mainly polymers of natural origin – in formulation development because of growing knowledge of them. The purpose of this study is to provide light on the possibility of using natural excipients, which are biocompatible and able …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 5–14 Read article
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Biopolymer-Based Flocculation for Microplastic Removal: Fenugreek and Okra as Sustainable Alternatives to Synthetic Flocculants
Abstract: Microplastic pollution has emerged as a persistent global environmental concern due to its widespread presence in aquatic ecosystems and potential implications for food chains and human health. Conventional removal approaches, particularly the use of synthetic flocculants such as polyacrylamide (PAM), have demonstrated high removal efficiencies in water treatment applications. However, their use is often associated with environmental concerns including toxicity, non-biodegradable residues, and energy-intensive production processes. In this context, the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1119–1128 Read article
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Phyto-Pharmacognostical Study of Zornia Gibbosa Span (Samyojaki)
Abstract: Recent survey shows that the plants extinction are occurring at rates hundreds of times higher than natural background rates, and 15,000 species of medicinal plants are now threatened. Under such circumstances the drugs which are abundantly available, common and cost-effective should be encouraged to control the extensive overuse of few classical drugs. Thus preventing them from verge of extinction and also reducing the chances of adulteration. Looking at the need …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Concepts, Functionalities and Applications of Dietary Fiber in Foods and Therapeutics
Abstract: Dietary fiber was well researched over recent decades, and its health advantages have been shown abundantly. Food technologists as well as scientists investigated the dietary fiber applications for a range of food products by analyzing and utilizing fibers, such as agro-food by-products processing, from different uncommon and conventional sources. In the diet, dietary fiber is the plant material part, which is resistant to enzymatic digestion that includes non cellulosic polysaccharides, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 47–57 Read article
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Sharbat Ejaz: An Effective Herbal Formulation
Abstract: Sharbatejaz is an herbal Unani formulation, which is used for treating dry cough. This formulation is made by mixing products like AdhatodaVasica, Unnab, Sapistan, Asl-us-soos, Tukhm-e-Khatami, Tukhm-e-Khubbazi, Gul-e-Nilofar, Gul-e-Banafsha, Behidana, Aab, Kateera, Samagh-e-Arabi, and Qand Safaid. Alkaloid extract of Adhathoda helps in loosing cough while leaves of Acasia Arabica are used in sore throat. Presence of Glycyrrhin in this herbal formulation is effective for sore throat. Jujube fruit is rich …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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A Review of Phytochemistry and Biological Activities of Ruellia prostrata
Abstract: Ruellia genus represents one of the highest numbers of texa and having greater variety of plants especially in floral variety and inflorescences pattern. Several species of rullea have decorative value because of their attractive large colorful flowers. Ruellia species have been utilized in folkloric medicine for the treatment of various disorders such as renal infections, gonorrhea, syphilis, anti-diabetic etc. Ruellia prostrata is a well-known weed which is an annual to …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 27–32 Read article