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31 articles for “Phyto-chemical screening”
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Phyto-chemical Screening, In Vitro Anti-arthritic Study, Formulation and Evaluation of Ethanolic Extract of Helicteres Isora Fruits
Abstract: The present investigation was aimed at exploring the anti-arthritic activity of ethanolic extract of Helicteres isora fruits, using Bovine serum albumin (BSA) and Egg albumin denaturation method. The extract was subjected to preliminary phyto-chemical screening in order to find out the major phyto-constituents present in it. Various concentrations of the extract (100, 250, and 1000 μg/ml) were prepared and the percentage inhibition of protein denaturation was determined. Diclofenac sodium (100, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Phyto-Chemical Screening and Quantitative Analysis of Certain Secondary Metabolites of Madhuca indica J. F. Gmel. Leaves used by the Ethnic Communities of Jharkhand State for the Treatment of Different Ailments
Abstract: Plants of Madhuca indica J. F. Gmel., popularly known as “Mahua” is an Indian tropical tree found in abundance in plains and forests of Jharkhand state. Recently, various development and anthropogenic activities have resulted in depletion of forest area on one hand and migration of forest dwellers, mostly tribals, to urban area on the other in search of job. If this continues unabated there are all possibilities of losing valuable …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Ethanolic Extract of Hemigraphis Colorata Leaves: Extraction, Phytochemical Screening, and in Vitro Evaluation of Antiulcer Activity
Abstract: This study aims to extract the phytochemical constituents and in-vitro evaluation of antiulcer activity of Hemigraphis colorata (Acanthaceae) Commonly known as red flameivy, belongs to the family Acanthaceae. Used to advance pee, checkhemorrhage, stopdysentery, treat veneral sicknesses and to recuperate hemorrhoids. Preliminary phytochemical screening revealed the presence of the leaves contain flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins, high potassium and low sodium levels; stem contains saponins and tannins, roots contain flavonoids and polyphenols. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Preparation, Phytochemical Screening and Pharmacological Evaluation of Poly-herbal Formulation
Abstract: AbstractThe current investigation was endeavored at formulating and evaluating a poly-herbal formulation. The poly-herbal formulation was a combination of 10 herbal ingredients which was phyto-chemically screened for the detection of various phyto-constituents. The formulation was subjected to in vitro Anti-Arthritic and Anthelmintic activity studies. Anti-Arthritic activity was evaluated using various concentrations of the formulation (100 μg/ml, 250 μg/ml, and 500 μg/ml) and Diclofenac sodium (100 μg/ml, 250 μg/ml, and 500 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Chemical Profiling and Antibacterial Activity of Punica Granatum L against Pathogens Causing Bovine Mastitis
Abstract: The antibacterial activity of aqueous and methanol extracts of Punica granatum L was investigated against bovine mastitis causing bacterial pathogens- Streptococcus agalactiae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus uberis, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus dysagalactiae and coagulase negative Staphylococcus aureus by agar disc diffusion method [3] isolated locally from clinical cases. The results obtained in the present study scientifically proved and suggest the use of Punica granatum for treating mastitis causing organism. The phytochemical screening …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Phytochemical Screening of Coccinia indica
Abstract: It is a code of conduct that ensures the correct substances in the correct amount for the desired therapeutic effect such as safety, quality, and efficacy. There have evidence which suggest that Coccinia indica has therapeutic effects that range from antihyperglycaemic and antiureogeniceffects in diabetic, ovicidal and repellent properties. The active principles are extracted from plant drugs and purified for therapeutics. Detection of nature of adulterants carried out by various …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Efficacy of Ferula persica Extracts: A Phytochemical and Bioactivity Assessment in Iraq
Abstract: The research presented in the tables focuses on analyzing the chemical content of extracts from the Ferula persica plant, a wild species in Iraq with significant medical and therapeutic importance dating back to ancient times. This study involved testing some chemical and physical properties of the alcoholic extract of the plant's aerial parts and evaluating its antimicrobial activity, specifically against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli). The …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 10–22 Read article
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Antibacterial, Cytotoxicity Studies of Azukia mungo (L.) Masam and Correlation with in silico Docking Studies
Abstract: Introduction and Background: Azukia genus plants rich in proteinaceous anti-nutrients like tannins (especially condensed tannins) has been shown to have anti-bacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and antineoplastic activity against lung and liver cancer cells. Five types of procyanidins (condensed tannins) have already been isolated from Azukia mungo and structurally elucidated. But its activity against the Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has not yet been shown. Hence we focus our work …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 21–31 Read article
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In vitro Anthelmintic and Antibacterial Potentialities of Methanol Extract from the Leaf and Bark of Lawsonia inermis Linn. (Family: Lythraceae)
Abstract: Due to the availability of the genus Lawsonia in Bangladesh, the present study was aim to investigate the phytochemical screening, anthelmintic and antimicrobial potentialities of methanol extract from the leaf and bark of Lawsonia inermis L. The phytochemical screening was performed by chemical group tests for both the extract which indicate the presence of several chemical groups including steroids, alkaloids, flavanoids, tannins and saponins. The anthelmintic activity was performed by …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Preliminary Phytochemical and Pharmacognostical Investigation of Barleria buxifolia L.
Abstract: AbstractDuring the past several decades, traditional systems of medicines have become a topic of global relevance. Current estimate suggests that in many underdeveloped countries, a large proportion of the population rely heavily on traditional practitioners and local herbals to meet the primary health care needs. Under these circumstances, only a few plants of medicinal value have been successfully evaluated for their medicinal applications. Safety and efficacy data are available only …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Phytochemical Screening of Medicinal Plant Lantana camera Linn.
Abstract: AbstractThe phytochemical studies on medicinal plants have served the dual purpose of bringing up new therapeutic agents, providing useful leads of chemotherapeutic studies directed towards the synthesis of drugs modeled on the chemical structure of natural products. Lantana camara is an important medicinal plant with ethnomedicinal properties. It is screened for the presence of major phytochemical screening which shows the presence of steroids, triterpenoids, flavonoids, sugar, phenol, and tannin. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Phytochemical and Pharmacological Study of Seed Extract of Vigna radiata from Bhopal District (M.P.)
Abstract: Vigna radiata, the seed of moong bean (a common pulse), is majorly rich in nutrients with biological activities. It has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of a number of diseases. The aim of the present study was to perform preliminary pharmacological and phytochemical research of moong bean seeds. Various physicochemical parameters including extractive values and ash values of moong bean seeds were found. The powdered seeds were …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 4–10 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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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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Phytochemical Screening and Anticonvulsant Activity of Sebastiania chamaelae
Abstract: Epilepsy is one of the most common serious neurological conditions. Here, phytochemical screening and anticonvulsant activity of Sebastiania chamaelea evaluated. The present study was undertaken to screen anticonvulsant activity of Sebestiana chamelea. The drug was administered in the form of hydro-alcoholic extract orally and the effect was noted at two doses. The drug was found quite safe by the oral route as animals tolerated drug up to the dose of …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 23–28 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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Molecular Docking Studies of Moringa concanensis Nimmo Leaf Phytocompounds for Brain Cancer
Abstract: Phytochemicals are the secondary metabolites of medicinal plants and are considerably used in traditional cancer research. Computational methods involving virtual screening, shape and pharmacophore analysis and molecular docking have been used to select chemicals that target a particular protein or enzyme and to determine potential protein targets for well characterized as well as for novel phytocompounds. Objective of the present study is, in silico approach to identifying the anticancer activity …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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Preliminary Phytochemical and TLC Studies on Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennel
Abstract: Baccopa Monnieri (Scrophulariaceae), an important medicinal plant belonging to the family Scrophulariaceae, which has been valued for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine. The study was carried out for determining Phytochemical and TLC studies of Bacopa monnieri. The different qualitative chemical test was performed on the extracts to detect the various phyto constituents present in them. The photochemical screening reveals the presence of many therapeutically important compounds such as glycosides, alkaloids, saponins, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 122–125 Read article
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Phytochemical profiling in different fruit stages of Morinda citrifolia L. by GC-MS analysis
Abstract: Morinda citrifolia L., commonly known as Noni or Indian Mulberry is being widely used for its various therapeutic activities. The fruit juice of M. citrifolia is commercialized as health tonic due to neutraceutical property. In the present phytochemical screening of the ripened fruit has revealed the presence of generic phytoconstituents like alkaloids, phenols, glycosides, terpenoids, flavanoids, tannins and reducing sugars. The chemical constituents present in the methanolic extract of the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 27–37 Read article
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Evaluation of Different Extracts of Ganoderma lucidum on Pharmacognostical Parameters
Abstract: For about 5000 years or more, mushrooms have been used as medicines by human beings. Fungi are the great recyclers in nature. Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) is one of the most commonly used species of medicinal mushrooms. Reishi is not an edible mushroom, though people use reishi to brew teas for medicinal purposes only. This mushroom, due to its large number of pharmacological properties, has attracted substantial attention in recent era. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 6–9 Read article