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11 articles for “pharmacognostic activity”
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Smilax zeylanica linn: Pharmacognostic, Taxonomical and Phytochemical Status
Abstract: Plants have always been a center of attraction since ancient times and widely exploited for various needs by humans. Smilax zeylanica linn is a small woody climber belonging to the family Smilacaceae. Smilax china, a very well-known plant used for production of Sarsaparilla is also a member of this family. Thus S. zeylanica is used as a substitute for S. china for obtaining sarsaparilla or chopachini. From the leaves up …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–14 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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Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) – A Drug Review
Abstract: Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum Linn. belonging family Lamiaceae) is described as a sacred and useful medicinal plant in ancient literature. It is derived from ‘Sanskrit,’ which means "the incomparable one. Tulasi leaves have Katu- Kashaya Rasa, as well as Laghu, Ruksha and Tikshna Guna and Ushna Virya. It has proven pharmacological actions such as antioxidant, immune-modulatory, antipyretic, anticancer, chemo-preventive, radio-protective, anti-hypertensive, cardio protective, antimicrobial activity and many more. The present article …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Evaluation Of Anti Obesity Activity Of Citrus Sinensis & Citrus Limon By High Fat Diet Induced Model Using Danio Rerio
Abstract: Obesity, defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health, is becoming one of the greatest challenges to global health in this millennium, with more than 300 million men and nearly 450 million women obese globally in 2018. Obesity turns into serious problem globally. Zebrafish model can be used extensively for drug screening due to its low maintenance cost, comparatively short …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on Biological Activities of Caesalpinia crista L. (Caesalpinaceae)
Abstract: Caesalpinia crista L., a member of the Caesalpinaceae family, is used for medicinal purposes. It's a thorny bush that grows in the tropics of India, Sri Lanka and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but can be found all over the world. It has a long history of importance as a therapeutic agent in the traditional plant system of India. This is a highly valued medicinal plant used in the ancient …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 12–26 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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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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Pharmacognostical overview of Gymnema sylvestre and its role in the manifestation of metabolic syndrome and other diseases: a review
Abstract: G. sylvestre is herb plant and belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family. Leaves of this plant are used for making medicine for the treatment of diabetes they are also used as diuretics, as well as work sugar destroyers. The main chemical constituent of this plant is gymnemic acid. Investigation of literature uncovered some eminent pharmacological activities of this plant such as antidiabetic, hypolipidaemic, antimicrobial, free radical scavenging antiobesity and anti-inflammatory activities. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 40–49 Read article
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A Review on Pharmacognostic Profile of Ajuga reptans
Abstract: The present review was aimed to collect the pharmacognostic information about the Ajuga reptans, a flowering plant species of Lamiaceae family. The generic Greek name ‘Ajuga’ means “without yolk” and species ‘reptans’ means “creeping”. It is known by alternative common names including bugleweed, common bugle and carpetweed. Bugleweed is a native of Europe and widely distributed throughout New Zealand, North America and Venezuela. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Secret of Dr. JRK’s 777 Oil–Pharmacognostic and Cell Culture Revelation
Abstract: The metabolites profile of Wrightia tinctoria leaf with reference to their age (young, matured and senescent) was studied by TLC (Thin-Layer Chromatography) and HPTLC (High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography) derivatization. Further, the difference between the young and matured leaf was tested by anatomical and pharmacognostic means. The profile of Dr. JRK’s 777 oil matched fully with the profile of young leaf. The quantitative and qualitative abundance of metabolites was found to be …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 03, 2014 · pp. 35–41 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