Volumes & Issues

Somashekar A. P, Mishra S. H

pp. 196–197 · 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…

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

pp. 203–204 · 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…

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

pp. 213–214 · 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 …

Malaya Gupta, Upal Kanti Mazumder, P. Gomathi

pp. 218–219 · 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…

S. Arora, A.K.S. Rawat

pp. 225–226 · 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…

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

pp. 232–233 · 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…

N.S. Chauhan, V.K. Dixit

pp. 236–237 · 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…

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

pp. 240–241 · 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…

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

pp. 245–246 · 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…

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

pp. 250–251 · 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…

H Khalil, H Ismail, A Taye, M Kamel

pp. 258–259 · 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…

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

pp. 262–264 · 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…

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