January 2010

Evaluation of antioxidant activity, quantitative estimation of phenols and flavonoids in different parts of Aegle marmelos

  In existing study, we carried out an efficient record of the comparative antioxidant activity in methanolic extract of the selected parts (leaves, root and stem bark) ofAegle marmelos. Total content of phenol and flavonoid was quantitatively estimated in different parts of A. marmelos. The total phenolic contents varied from 9.8367 ± 0.0235 to 1.7281 ± 0.049 mg g-1. Total flavonoid contents...

Author(s): Nadeem Ahmad Siddique, Mohd Mujeeb, Abdul Kalam Najmi and Mohd Akram

January 2010

Assessment of indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants in Central Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

  This research was initiated to document indigenous knowledge associated with traditional medicinal plants; specifically to identify the plant parts used for medicinal purposes and investigate plant species that are used as medicines for the treatment of human health problems. Twelve traditional healers in the study area were interviewed to gather information on the knowledge and use of medicinal plants used...

Author(s): Gidey Yirga