December 2012
Phytochemistry and pharmacologic properties of Urtica dioica L.
Urtica dioica is known as Stinging Nettle. U. dioica extracts are important areas in drug development with numerous pharmacological activities in many countries. For a long timeU. dioica has been used in alternative medicine, food, paint, fiber, manure and cosmetics.U. dioica has recently been shown to have antibacterial, antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-colitis,...
December 2012
Recent advances in the study of elemene on cancer
Elemene, a natural sesquiterpene, has a wide antineoplastic spectrum, including multidrug-resistant tumors. Here, we summarize the literature about elemene’s effects on cancer. Elemene has antiproliferative activity, blocks cell cycle, induces apoptosis, inhibits angiogenesis, reverses drug resistance, enhances radiotherapy and chemotherapy and improves immunity of cancer sufferers. Besides, more...
December 2012
Effects of aqueous leave extract of Ficus exasperata on pathophysiology and histopathogy of alloxan-induced diabetic albino rats
The effects of treatment with aqeous extract of Ficus exasperata on the pathophysiology and histopathology in alloxan-induced diabetic rats was studied. Thirty rats divided into five treatment and one control groups (n = 5 rats each) were used for the study. Rats in the treatment groups were induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of 150 mg/kg alloxan...
December 2012
Antioxidant activity and total flavonoids content of different parts of Azadirachta indica A. Juss
Reactive oxygen species are known to play a key role in many pathological conditions, and antioxidants from plant sources have been of great contribution in modulating this effect. Different parts of Azadirachta indica (AI) A. Juss were studied for their antioxidant capacity. We investigated antioxidant properties and total flavonoid contents of successive solvent extracts of different parts of AI. Total...
December 2012
Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of the petroleum ether, methanol and ethanol extracts of Ceiba pentandra stem bark
Ceiba pentandra stem bark has been used in traditional medicine as an important and highly efficacious herbal remedy and has been recommended as a potential source of antimicrobial agent as well as a possible anti-inflammatory agent. Three extracts of the plant obtained using petroleum ether, ethanol, and methanol as solvents were used. Phytochemical analysis of the plant extracts showed important bioactive...
December 2012
Population biology of Brackenridgea zanguebarica in the presence of harvesting
Population biology studies play a major role in understanding the ecology of our highly utilized natural resources. Intense and frequent harvesting of bark from species with a high market demand often result in ring-barking of trees. The trees subsequently die, and the species becomes rare over time. Brackenridgea zanguebarica Oliv. is a species in demand not only because of its medicinal value but also...
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