Volume 3, Issue 12

Pharmacognostic Parameters for Evaluation of the Roots of Echinops echinatus marketed as Brahmadandi

Somashekar A. P, Mishra S. H

pp. 196–197 · DOI: · Published 2007

In ethnomedicinal practices the traditional healers use the roots of E. echinatus (Brahmadandi) in the treatment of various ailments related to reproductive disorders. Plants from other genus are also reported to be sold…

Preclinical Toxicity Study of the phytomedicine - bee honey, propolis and Mikana glomerata extract in rodents

F. L. R Ponte, A. A. R Silva, M. B.S Maia

pp. 203–204 · DOI: · Published 2007

This study was designated to evaluate the preclinical toxicity of the phytomedicine - bee honey, propolis (1.8 %) and extract of Mikana glomerata Sprengel (3.7%), commonly used in Brazil in treatment of respiratory illne…

A new γ-pyrone, sterols and triterpenes from Helichrysum bracteatum, Gazania nivea and Dimorphotheca ecklonis

Fathy Mohamed Soliman, Afaf Hassan Shehata, Amal El-Sayed Khaleel, Shahira Mohamed Ezzat

pp. 213–214 · DOI: · Published 2007

A new γ-pyrone, 3-ethyl-6-(7'-hydroxy-7'-methyl-nonyl)-2-methoxy-5-methyl-pyran-4-one (helichrysone) (3) was isolated from the aerial parts of Helichrysum bracteatum. In addition, twelve known compounds; six triterpenes …

In vitro antioxidant and free radical scavenging activities of Galega purpurea root

Malaya Gupta, Upal Kanti Mazumder, P. Gomathi

pp. 218–219 · DOI: · Published 2007

This study was designed to determine the antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties of methanol extract of Galega purpurea (MEGP) (Papilionaceae) root in various in vitro systems. DPPH radical, superoxide anion r…

Lysosomal enzyme inhibiting activity of flavone fraction from Tylophora indica leaves in arthritic rats

S. Arora, A.K.S. Rawat

pp. 225–226 · DOI: · Published 2007

Tylophora indica (Burm) Meril, (Asclepiadaceae), commonly known as Antamul possesses various pharmacological activities including anti-inflammatory activity. The present study was designed to evaluate lysosomal enzyme in…

Anti-inflammatory properties of Rhododendron dauricum Linn. Inhibition of lipopolysaccharide induced septic shock and vascular permeability

Harwinder Singh Rao, Balwinder Singh, Narinder Singh, Ramnik Singh

pp. 232–233 · DOI: · Published 2007

The anti inflammatory activity of the aqueous extract of leaves of Rhododendron dauricum L. was further evaluated in models which are mediated by tumour necrosis factor – alpha (TNFα). The effect of the extract on lipopo…

Antihyperglycemic activity of the ethanolic extract of Curculigo orchioides Gaertn

N.S. Chauhan, V.K. Dixit

pp. 236–237 · DOI: · Published 2007

The investigation was carried out to study effects of Curculigo orchioides Gaertn rhizome on blood glucose level. The antihyperglycemic efficacy of ethanolic extract of the rhizome was evaluated in normal, glucose loaded…

Effect of Terminalia chebula on monoamine oxidase and antioxidant enzyme activities in aged rat brain

R. Mahesh, T. Ramesh, KR. Nagulendran, S. Velavan, V. Hazeena Begum

pp. 240–241 · DOI: · Published 2007

The aging presents itself with various alterations in physiological events. The free radical theory of aging reflects the free radical induced damage to cellular components and increases in catecholamine metabolism in ag…

Gastroprotective effects of Anisomeles indica Kuntze

M.G. Dharmasiri, W.D. Ratnasooriya, M.I. Thabrew

pp. 245–246 · DOI: · Published 2007

The demands for cheap, anti-ulcer drugs are increasing. In Sri Lanka, there is a folklore belief that a boiled, aqueous extract (decoction) of leaves and stems of Anisomeles indica Kuntze (Lamiaceae) possesses gastroprot…

Hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties of methanolic extract of Piper nigrum Linn. in rats

Ramnik Singh, Narinder Singh, B.S. Saini, H.S. Rao

pp. 250–251 · DOI: · Published 2007

Hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects of methanolic extracts of Piper nigrum Linn. (MPN) were studied in sodium oxalate treated rats. Lipid peroxidation was induced in rats by administration of 100 mg/kg body weight s…

Gastroprotective effect of Lippia nodiflora L. extracts in ethanol-induced gastric lesions

H Khalil, H Ismail, A Taye, M Kamel

pp. 258–259 · DOI: · Published 2007

Lippia nodiflora L., is a herbaceous, perennial and prostrate plant; containing a group of flavonoids. Accumulating evidence indicates potential therapeutic benefits of flavonoids as anti-oxidative in pathological condit…

A study on preliminary phytochemical and diuretic activity of leaves of Portuleca oleracea

Hemanth J. Pagar, T.M. Jyothi, S.V. Rajendra, A. Veerana Gouda, K. Prabhu, S. Ramachandra Setty

pp. 262–264 · DOI: · Published 2007

The shadedried powder of Portuleca oleracea was subjected to successive extraction using the solvents (Pet. ether, chloroform, alcohol and water) in the increasing order of polarity and also 70% ethanolic extract was pre…

Radical radical everywhere, where is the perfect antioxidant?

pp. · DOI: · Published 2012