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A REVIEW ON HEPATOPROTECTIVE ACTIVITY
Liver, the largest gland functioning as an organ of storage, manufacturing and biotransformation is a vulnerable target for injury. Chronic alcohol consumption, exposure to toxic chemicals and certain drugs like paracetamol, tetracycline, antitubercular drugs, chemotherapeutic agents, NSAIDS, damage the liver cells (hepatocytes) in long run. Drug induced liver injury is a major health problem, the...
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NANOCAPSULES: A NEW APPROACH IN DRUG DELIVERY
Nanocapsule consists of a thin membrane surrounding a core (Liquid, solid) with their size ranging from 10nm to 1000 nm. Nanocapsules are submicroscopic colloidal drug carrier systems composed of an oily or an aqueous core surrounded by a thin polymer membrane. The membrane may be composed of natural or synthetic polymers. Two technologies can be used to obtain such Nanocapsules: the interfacial p...
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A COMPREHENSIVE PHARMACOGNOSTIC REPORT ON VALERIAN
Herbalism is a traditional medicine practice based on the utilization of plants and plant extracts. In herbalism ‘Valerian’ is a boon medicine for several ailments. Valerian (Valerian officinalis) is a naturally occurring Ayurvedic medicine widely grown in the temperate zones of Europe, North America and Asia and is a safe herbal supplement indicated in various ailments, chief being for the sy...
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MODIFIED RELEASE FORMULATIONS TO ACHIEVE THE QUALITY TARGET PRODUCT PROFILE (QTPP)
Modified Release (MR) Formulations have a modification in the release mechanism. Modified release dosage forms are developed by altering drug absorption or the site of drug release in order to achieve predetermined clinical objectives. Modified drug release from dosage forms is complemented by the allied processes of drug design, of dosage administration, and of membrane transport and absorption o...
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FLOATING DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM: A REVIEW
In the recent years, scientific and technological advancements have been made in the research and development of novel drug delivery systems by overcoming physiological troubles such as short gastric residence times and unpredictable gastric emptying times. Gastric emptying of dosage form is extremely variable process and ability to prolong and control the emptying time. Gastric transit time is va...
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A REVIEW ON PHARMACOGNOSY, PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF CARICA PAPAYA (LINN.) LEAF
Papaya (Carica papaya Linn.) is well known for its nutritional as well as medicinal value since long time. The medicinal properties of fruit and other parts of papaya are well known in the different system of traditional medicine including Ayurveda. Its various parts has been reported for various disease conditions viz. fever, swellings, jaundice, gonorrhea, bilious fever, itches, eczema, and rheu...
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PHYTOCHEMICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF ARTEMISIA PALLENS
Artemisia pallens Walls. ex DC, commonly known as Davana, is an aromatic herb found abundantly in humid habitats in the plains all over India. Artemisia pallens is found in Nilgiri hills, and has been used by the tribal people for various ailments. It has been widely used in Indian folk medicine for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. This plant is accredited with antihelmintic, antipyretic and to...
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A REVIEW ON THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF NELUMBO NUCIFERA (GAERTN): THE SACRED LOTUS
objectives: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn (Nelumbonaceae) known by numerous common names including Indian lotus, sacred lotus, bean of India, or simply lotus is one of the most important medicinal plants. In this review there is discussion about therapeutic potential of the different parts of the plant (leaves, seeds, flower, and rhizome) which can be used in traditional system of medicine. This review ...
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ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF RICINUS COMMUNIS LEAF EXTRACT
Based on the scope given by traditional knowledge, present study was conducted. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of castor (Ricinus communis, Family: Euphorbiaceae) leaf extract using five bacteria; two Gram-positive bacteria (Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus) and three Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas aerug...
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A REVIEW ON ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY, PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGY OF BUDDLEJA ASIATICA
Buddleja asiatica commonly called as butterfly bush is a tender deciduous plant. It is endemic to Asia and found in most parts of India. Traditionally it is used in the treatment of many health disorders such as inflammation, rheumatism, skin disease, malaria etc. In view of pharmacological aspect, Buddleja asiatica is screened for antihepatotoxic, antibacterial, hypotensive, anticancer, antifunga...
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