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A REVIEW ON ANTI-VENOM ACTIVITY OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS
In almost every part of the world, where venomous snake occur, numerous plant species are used as folk medicine to treat snake bite. The mortality associated with snake bites is a serious public health problem as the estimated death incidence per year is about 1,25,000 globally. In India, about 35,000 to 50,000 people reportedly die of snake bite; although, unreported cases may be even more in rur...
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FLUORESCENCE ANALYSIS OF TWO MEDICINAL PLANTS – PSIDIUM GUAJAVA L AND CITRUS AURANTIUM
The plants used for the present study viz., Psidium guajava L and Citrus aurantium belong to the family Myrtaceae and Rutaceae respectively. Guava is native to tropical America. The young leaves are used as tonic in digestive disorders. Bitter orange is native of South Eastern Asia; grow in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. It is a rich source of provitamin A. The prese...
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EMERGING USE OF GREEN SYNTHESIS SILVER NANOPARTICLE: AN UPDATED REVIEW
The aim of this review article is to reflect the current availed study on green synthesis of silver nanoparticle and its future prospects to treat chronic diseases. The development of eco-friendly and reliable techniques for synthesis of silver nanoparticles is a vital step in the area of nanotechnology. The researchers have shown more interest and attention on this because of its unique propertie...
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AN UPDATE OF PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF PSIDIUM GUAJAVA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VARIOUS DISORDERS
In the recent years, the use of herbal products has been increasing in developing countries. Psidium guajava Linn. (Guava) family Myrtaceae is an important dietary plant used traditionally for medicinal purpose around the world. The fruit part of the guava is used because of its food and nutritional value but other part of the guava plant are used in the traditional system due to their medicinal p...
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ENERGY SAVING BY MODIFICATION IN HVAC AS A COST SAVING OPPORTUNITY FOR INDUSTRIES
HVAC maintain both comfort and safety of indoor air quality. The challenge of maintaining high product quality while simultaneously reducing production costs can often be met through investments in energy efficient technologies and energy efficiency practices. The greatest opportunities for energy efficiency exist at the design stage for HVAC systems in new industrial facilities. By sizing compone...
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ANTIDIABETIC PLANTS AND THEIR ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: A REVIEW
Diabetes mellitus is a lifestyle disorder that is rapidly becoming a major threat to populations all over the globe. Over the past 30 years, the status of diabetes has changed from being considered as a mild lifestyle disorder of the elderly to one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality, affecting people of all ages. India is slated to be the diabetic capital of the world, with 50.8 mill...
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EFFECTIVENESS OF AMLA, JAGGERY AND PUMPKIN LEAVES EXTRACT ON THE LEVEL OF HAEMOGLOBIN, VITAMIN C AND IRON AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS WITH IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA
Background: Iron deficiency anaemia poses a burden on the limited health care delivery system. Current pharmacological anti anaemic agents cause undesirable side effect like nausea, vomiting dark stool etc. Herbal remedies offer the potential for alternative treatment strategies. This study was therefore conducted in an effort to formulate a food based extract prepared from plants products. Object...
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OCULAR DRUG DELIVERY: A REVIEW
The route of choice for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases is by the topical route because of the blood ocular barrier. The most commonly utilized conventional preparations of ophthalmic dosage forms are the solutions, suspensions and ointments which are relatively inefficient as therapeutic systems. Following administration, a large proportion of the topically applied drug is immediately dilute...
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REVISITING THE ROLE OF PHYCOCYANIN IN CURRENT CLINICAL PRACTICE
C-phycocyanin (C-PC) is a biliprotein found in edible blue-green algae. Its anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative and anti-oxidant activities has been evidenced by many in vitro and in vivo studies. Anti-inflammatory activity of C-PC demonstrated by free radical scavenging, inhibition of DNA damage, and decreased ROS. Here, the effects of C-PC on cytotoxicity and cell signaling throug...
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NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF LEGUMES
Legumes are plants in the family Fabaceae characterized by seeds in pods that are often ediblethough sometimes poisonous. The nutrient content (protein, carbohydrate and micronutrients) of legumes contribute to address under-nutrition, especially protein-calorie malnutrition among children and nursing mothers in developing countries where supplementing cereal-based diets with legumes is suggested ...
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