September 2013

Evaluation of anti-acne activity of hydroalcoholic extract of Punica granatum Linn.

Nature always stands as a golden mark to exemplify the outstanding phenomena of symbiosis. Acne vulgaris is an extremely common disorder affecting many adolescents and adults throughout their lifetimes. The pathogenesis of acne is multifactorial and is thought to involve excess sebum, follicular hyperkeratinization, bacterial colonization, and inflammation. Pomegranate, Punica granatum Linn....

Author(s): Revan S. Karodi, Mahendrakumar C. B.  and Kiran Bhise

September 2013

Ethnobotanical survey of plants used in the management of fertility and preliminary phytochemical evaluation of Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench

The rise and fall in fertility level remain a serious concern in economic planning nations. In spite of concerted efforts of governmental and non-governmental organization to control birth through campaign and provision of safe sex devices, yet not much success has been recorded. There is dearth of information on plants traditionally used for fertility regulation in literature. In this study an ethnobotanical survey of...

Author(s): J. S. Ashidi, E. A. Olaosho and A. E. Ayodele