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56 articles for “Tropical plants”
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Agricultural Residues as Pharmaceutical Excipient
Abstract: Excipients development has become a core area of research in pharmaceutical drug delivery. Agricultural residues and natural sources represent a potential source of inexpensive pharmaceutical excipients. Pharmaceutical excipients have vital roles in drug formulations and dosage forms and are used as thickeners, gelling, bulking and water retention agents, fillers, binders, disintegrants, lubricant and/or glidant, flavours and sweeteners. Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), a very important directly compressible excipient widely used in pharmaceutical …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Exploring The Therapeutical Potential Of Pongamia Pinnata For Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1)
Abstract: Objective: Pongamia pinnata (L.), commonly known as Indian beech or pongam tree, is a tropical plant renowned for its medicinal properties in traditional medicine systems. Extracts derived from various parts of Pongamia pinnata have demonstrated antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory activities. Such attributes make it a compelling candidate for exploring its therapeutic potential against HSV infections. Thymidine kinase is the target protein mostly used in the treatment of HSV1 infections. In …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Anti-infective Investigations of Methanolic Extract and Petroleum Ether Extract of Ixora coccinea L. Flowers
Abstract: Ixora is an evergreen flowering tropical plant belonging to the family Rubiaceae. It is commonly found in India, the United States of America, Africa, South East Asia, and Southern Asia. Across the globe, several species (Ixora coccinea, I. parviflora, I. chinensis, I. macrothyrsa, I. javanica, and I. finlaysoniana) of this genus have been identified so far. After going through the literature available in pharmaceutical databases, it was found that the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Studies of Jalpalak to evaluate its phytochemical and cytoprotection properties
Abstract: Ipomoea aquatica, commonly known as water spinach, is a semi-aquatic, tropical plant. It is cultivated as a vegetable and originated first in Southeast Asia. It grows abundantly near waterways and requires little to no care. The current review summarizes the various studies done to evaluate the nutritional, phytochemical and pharmacological aspect of water spinach, lpomoea aquatica forssk, commonly known as Jalpalak in Hindi. The review has been done by intensive …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Review on Biological Properties of Cymbopogon Citratus
Abstract: Lemongrass, Cymbopogon citratus (Poaceae-Gramineae), is an important source of ethnomedicines as well as citral, the primary component of Cymbopogon citratus, which is used in the cosmetic perfumery, and pharmaceutical industries for pathogen control. The word "lemon" comes from the aroma of the plant, which is mostly accountable to the existence of citral, a cyclic monoterpene. Initial research on lemongrass extracts (tea) may have disclosed inconsistent pieces of evidence; however, the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 24–27 Read article
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A Review On Alocasia Macrorrhizos
Abstract: Abstract: Alocasia macrorrhiza (L.) G. Don syn. Alocasia indica(L.) schott. is an important medicinal plant in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and South America. Alocasia macrorrhiza (L.) G.Don is recommended in the Ayurvedic text for the prevention and treatment of inflammation, diseases of the abdomen and spleen, antimicrobial, anticancer, analgesic, hepatoprotective, hepatorenal, antioxidant and antifungal. Leaf juice is used as a digestive, anthelmintic, laxative, diuretic and astringent. Alocasia macrorrhiza(L.)G.Don …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 45–57 Read article
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Medicinal Potential of Cullen corylifolium in Ageing and Ageing Related Diseases
Abstract: Cullen corylifolium is a tropical medicinal plant of the Fabaceae family, generally known as Babchi/Bakuchi in various regions of Asia. Cullen corylifolium is a traditional phyto-therapeutic plant of China used to manifest various pathological conditions since ages, possesing round and dark brown seeds with a rough texture. Cullen corylifolium has been previously reported to possess various properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and can be used as a solution to treat …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 21–32 Read article
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Studies on Naturally Extracted Surfactant to Enhance Flow Properties of Crude Oil
Abstract: Indian heavy crude oil sample from Gujarat was studied for improvement of properties such as pour point, wax crystal structure, particle size analysis and viscosity by addition of a novel surfactant extracted from a tropical Indian plant Sapindus mukorossi. Characterization was done to find the effect of surfactant addition on individual components of the crude oil such as saturates, asphaltenes, resins and aromatics. The objective was to increase the flowability …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nano-conjugates Using Heliotropium indicum and Glycosmis pentaphylla Leaf Aqueous Extracts
Abstract: Heliotropium indicum Linn. (Family Boraginaceae), an annual herbaceous medicinal plant, is usually known as Indian heliotrope. Glycosmis pentaphylla (Retz.) DC (Family Rutaceae) is a perennial shrub, commonly known as orange-berry. These traditionally used medicinal plants originate from tropical and temperate parts of the world along with India, Southeast Asia, Northern Australia, and some other African countries. Extensive literature studies suggested that the different parts of the plant are reported to …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Phytochemistry and Antimicrobial Potential of Apang (Achyranthes aspera L.): An Update Review
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE With the increase of synthetic antibiotic resistance and severe side effects, the pharmaceutical industry is interested in finding new drugs from natural sources with fewer or no side-effects. The present review deals with the phytochemical and antimicrobial aspects of Achyranthes aspera- a commonly used folk medicinal plant in Bangladesh and other tropical countries. Different parts of this plant (leaf, root, stem and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Development and Evaluation of Medicated Mouth Wash
Abstract: The present invention is to formulate and evaluate a novel medicated mouth rinse using Achyranthes aspera extract in an oil-based formulation. The herb Achyranthes aspera, which has long been used for medicinal purposes, was chosen because of its purported anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities. This study aimed to create a safe, effective, and pleasant-tasting mouth rinse to maintain oral hygiene and address common oral health issues. Achyranthes aspera’s bioactive components were …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Looking Forward to the Promising Anti-filarial Plant Resources and Futuristic Drug Discovery Approaches
Abstract: In tropical and subtropical nations, lymphatic filariasis (LF) is considered a significant public health issue. Adult worms may survive in an infected person for many years, generating microfilariae (mf) and aiding disease transmission via vector mosquitoes. Elephantiasis, river blindness, and tropical pulmonary eosinophilia are among the illnesses caused by filarial worms. The medication of choice for treating filariasis has a slew of negative side effects. Current filariasis control methods aren't …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 9–23 Read article
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Aerva sanguinolenta (L) Blume: A Review on Morphology, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Aspects
Abstract: In India, herbs have always been the natural form of medicine. Many of the most common medicines are developed from the components of medicinal plants. Aerva sanguinolenta (F: Amaranthaceae) is a pernennial herb found in tropical countries. It is commonly known as climbing wool plant. It is having many folklore medicinal uses like wound healing, anti-inflammatory, diuretic etc. As far as the available literature is concerned, this plant has not …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Computational Exploration of Aristolochia indica Bioactive Compounds Against Snake Venom Proteins Using Docking and Dynamics Simulations
Abstract: Snakebite envenoming is a neglected health threat impacting millions of people each year especially in tropical and subtropical countries. Ethnomedicinal plants are sources of various bioactive compounds and have been utilised by several tribes across the world for centuries. Aristolochia indica is a perennial herb mentioned in the Indian Ayurveda with a long history of use against snake venom, scorpion venom, fevers, rheumatic arthritis, liver ailments, leishmaniasis etc. The major …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 50–66 Read article
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Ecology of Leaf Adaptations in Azardirachta indica A. Juss at Desert Environment
Abstract: Azardirachta indica A. Juss is a medicinally important plant belonging to the family Meliaceae. It is widely used during COVID 19 for its anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects for COVID 19 prophylaxis. Although the plant is native to India, but is very much naturalized in tropical and subtropical countries. It is one of the commonly used plant for shelterbelt and wind break system along roadsides also. The present investigation was done …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Evaluating the therapeutic effects of Asystasia gangetica (Chinese violet) on the chronic respiratory condition- Asthma
Abstract: Asthma is a chronic condition affecting the respiratory system. Its symptoms affect the immune pathways via helper T-cells. The plant Asystasia gangetica is prevalent throughout tropical regions around the world. It has been used in some herbal remedies to relieve symptoms of asthma. This study used computational techniques to assess the effectiveness of several phytocompounds present in A. gangetica in relieving symptoms of Asthma. Three proteins associated with asthma, namely …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Characterization of BARI Kola-2 (Musa paradisiaca)
Abstract: The investigation was carried out at the research field of the Horticulture Research Centre (HRC), Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Jamalpur, Bangladesh during February 2013 to April 2014. BARI Kola-2 was included in the investigation. Musa cultivars (cooking banana or plantain) are important crops in the humid tropics and subtropics of Asia region. This article reports the magnitude of morphological characterization of the BARI Kola-2 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 22–40 Read article
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Viral Elimination Strategies for Musa spp.
Abstract: Banana is one of the major crops in tropical parts of the world. The banana plant is susceptible to many diseases due to the less genetic diversity in its popular cultivars. Particularly viral diseases can severely destruct quantity and quality of the crop. Four major banana infecting viruses doing the damage- banana bunchy top virus, banana streak virus, banana bract mosaic virus, cucumber mosaic virus; two other viruses- banana mild …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Preliminary In Silico Analysis of Choline Monooxygenase and Betaine Aldehyde Dehydrogenase from Suaeda monoica Forssk. and its Expression in E. coli.
Abstract: AbstractIn a tropical country like India, the yield of crop plants is majorly affected by soil salinity and drought. One of the strategies to address this problem is by introducing genes responsible for salinity/drought tolerance in crop plants. Such genes could be identified and isolated from mangrove plants, as they are known to have evolved certain physiological mechanisms to augment saline environments. One such mechanism is the accumulation of Glycine …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–39 Read article
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Solanum viarum Dunal: Ethnomedicinal Importance, Phytochemical Profile and Pharmacological Potential — A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Solanum viarum Dunal, commonly known as tropical soda apple or Sodom apple, is a medicinally important plant belonging to the family Solanaceae. The plant has been widely utilized in traditional medicine systems for the treatment of fever, cough, skin disorders, inflammation, gastrointestinal ailments, and microbial infections. The present review comprehensively summarizes the ethnomedicinal importance, phytochemical profile, pharmacological activities, and pharmaceutical significance of S. viarum. Literature reports indicate that the plant …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2026 Read article