May 2012
Asian plants as a promising alternative to classic drugs in postmenopausal osteoporosis: A review of literature from clinical perspective
Osteoporosis is characterised by low bone mineral density (BMD) resulting in fragile bones with increased risk of fracture. According to statistics, 75 million people worldwide suffer from osteoporosis. However, the higher consumption of soy by the Asian population is thought to be one of the contributing factors for the lower incidence of osteoporosis-related fractures in the region. Various side effects were...
May 2012
Callus induction and plant regeneration from leaf explants of Falcaria vulgaris an important medicinal plant
Falcaria vulgaris is an important medicinal plant belonging to the family Apiaceae. The leaf of explants of this plant was cultured for callus induction and plant regeneration. The explants of this plant were cultured onto Murashig and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with different concentrations of (alpha)-naphtalene acetic acid (NAA), 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D), thidiazuron (TDZ), alone and in...
May 2012
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders was carried out in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Information on the names of plants, used parts and methods of preparation was obtained from traditional medical practitioners, herbalist, hawkers in traditional medicines and rural dwellers, using semi-structured questionnaire. 36 plant species representing 24 families...
May 2012
Bioactivity of natural compounds isolated from cyanobacteria and green algae against human pathogenic bacteria and yeast
Analysis of bioactive natural compounds of algae such as cyanobacteria (Spirulina platensis; Nostoc linckia; Phormidium autumnale; Tolypothrix distorta and Microcystis aeruginosa) and green algae (Chlorella vulgaris and Dunaliella salina), and their activity against human pathogenic bacteria and yeast such as Salmonella suis ATCC 13076;Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC...
May 2012
Status and trade of crude drug in Uttarakhand
The present study deals on crude drug marketing in Tanakpur market, a virgin mandi of Uttarakhand. Survey of Tanakpur mandi was carried out in 2005 and 2008. A complete data of crude drugs in trade was gathered, 65 crude drug samples were collected from different traders of Tanakpur for authentication on taxonomical basis. After critical evaluation, it was found that some of the crude drugs were substituted/adulterated...
May 2012
Morin, a flavonoid, prevents lysosomal damage in experimental myocardial ischemic rats
The present study was designed to investigate the preventive effect of morin on lysosomal enzymes in isoproterenol (ISO) treated myocardial infarcted rats. Myocardial ischemia was induced by subcutaneous injection of ISO hydrochloride (85 mg/kg BW, twice at an interval of 24 h) for two consecutive days. The morin (40 mg/kg BW) was administered daily for 30 days and subsequently two doses of ISO administered on...
May 2012
Effects of Psidium guajava on the metabolic profile of Wister rats
The consumption of a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, seeds and whole foods contributes to reduce the risk factors for chronic disorders such as insulin resistance, high blood pressure and dyslipidemia. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the consumption of the pulp and seeds of guava (Psidium guajava) on the metabolic profile of Wistar rats. The animals were divided into a control group, G1, and...
May 2012
Antihaemorrhagic Potential of Citrullus colocynthis Schrad (Cucurbitaceae) against Naja naja karachiensis (Black Pakistan Cobra) Venom
Snake bites have been widely treated using plant remedies in rural areas of Pakistan.Citrullus colocynthis Schrad (Cucurbitaceae) is one of the plants used for the treatment of snake bite. This project evaluated the antivenom potential of the methanol extract from the fruit, pulp, seeds, and stems of C. colocynthis on a haemorrhage provoked by Naja naja karachiensis venom. A whole dried plant...
May 2012
High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) nano analysis of antioxidant compounds of Iranian medicinal plants
Four Iranian plants (pomegranate, khakshir, shevid, and chaye-shomal), already known to have various medicinal properties since several decades ago, were evaluated for their antioxidant compounds. Most of these bioactive properties correlating with antioxidant activity of phenolic compounds found in the plants. The high-performance liquid chromatography analysis was used in pomegranate juice and methanol extracts...
May 2012
Essential oil composition and insecticidal activity of Evodia lepta (Spreng) Merr. root barks from China against two grain storage insects
In our screening program for new agrochemicals from local wild plants and Chinese medicinal herbs, the essential oil of Evodia lepta (Rutaceae) root barks was found to possess strong insecticidal activity against the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais Motsch. and red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum Herbst. Essential oil of E. lepta root barks was obtained by hydrodistillation and...
May 2012
An efficient protein preparation method compatible with 2-DE analysis of Panax quinquefolius root - a tissue riches in interfering compounds
Extraction of high-quality proteins from tissue like Panax quinquefolius root is difficult due to high levels of interfering compounds, mainly viscous polysaccharide, which obstructs the extraction of low abundant proteins. To establish an efficient method for the application of proteomic analysis to P. quinquefolius root, 4 sample preparation methods were tested: Acetone precipitation, ethanol...
May 2012
Tocopherol and phytosterol profile of Sesbania grandiflora (Linn.) seed oil
Determination of the minor components in any botanical source is of great importance in establishing the extract of oil quality and its validity. n-Hexane extracted Sesbania grandiflora seed oil was investigated for its tocopherol and phytosterol contents. Total tocopherol content in seed oil is 258.21 mg/100 g, which shows its great potential as an antioxidant agent while occurrence of phytosterol shows...
May 2012
Composition and insecticidal activity of the essential oil of Cananga odorata leaves against Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
The aim of this research was to determine chemical composition and insecticidal activity of the essential oil of Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook. f. and Thomson leaves against maize weevils (Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky). Essential oil of C. odorata leaves was obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). A total of 23 components of the...
May 2012
Composition and biological activities of the essential oil extracted from a novel plant of Cinnamomum camphora Chvar. Borneol
This study analyzed the chemical composition, in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the hydrodistillated essential oil obtained from fresh leaves of a novel plant ofCinnamomum camphora Chvar. Borneol. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of the oil resulted in determination of 27 compounds, composing 98.14% of the oil. d-Borneol (81.58%), camphor (2.96%), and...
May 2012
Enhancement of compatible solute and secondary metabolites production in Plantago ovata Forsk. by salinity stress
Accumulation of toxic ions in plant tissues modulates the levels of primary and secondary metabolites, which may be related to salinity tolerance. In this study, the effects of salt stress (0 to 300 mM) on proline and secondary metabolites (total flavonoids and total saponins) of Plantago ovata (Isabgol) were investigated. This experiment was conducted hydroponically in a NaCl spiked solution. The results...
May 2012
The hypolipidemic and antioxidant actions of aqueous extracts of Ocimum basilicum and Ocimum suave in high fat fed Rats
The abilities of Ocimum suave (OS) and Ocimum basilicum (OB) to prevent high fat diet (HFD) induced hyperlipidemia and oxidative stress in Wister albino rats was investigated. Groups of rats maintained on a HFD, containing 31% fat, were given daily oral doses of 800 mg/kg of extracts of O. suave or O. basilicum for 21 days. High fat feeding caused significant (p < 0.05)...
May 2012
Feeding deterrents from the tubers of Boschniakia himalaica against the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum
In our screening program for new agrochemicals from Chinese medicinal herbs and local wild plants, MeOH/CHCl3 extract of the tubers of Boschniakia himalaica was found to possess strong feeding deterrent activity against the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum. From the MeOH/CHCl3 extract, three feeding deterrents were isolated by bioassay-guided fractionation. The constituent compounds were...
May 2012
Investigation of in vitro antifungal activity of honey
The study was aimed at determining the antifungal activities of some honey samples obtained from different geographical locations in Nigeria against some fungal isolates by the method of agar well diffusion. The honey samples were examined for antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Penicillium chrysogenum, Microsporum gypseum, Candida albicans, and Saccharomyces sp....
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