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The effect of Adenanthera pavonina (AP) seed extract on the blood cholesterol level of atherogenic diet rats was evaluated. Twelve adult male Wistar rats divided into 3 groups of 4 animals each were used and were treated orally with normal saline (Control group), atherogenic diet (Positive control) and 200mg/kg of AP seed extract (treatment) over a 4-week period. The present study was undertaken to assess body weight, total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL) and very low density lipoprotein (VLDL). They were significantly lower in the extract treated groups compared to the control group. Phytochemical screening showed that the extract contained cardiac glycosides, tannins, saponins, alkaloids and flavonoids. Cyanogentic glycosides and anthraquinones were absent. Histopathological examination showed that the extract did not cause any significant lesion changes in the liver, kidney and even the testes. The study showed that Adenanthera pavonina (AP) seed extract have the potential to cause a blood cholesterol lowering effect. The serum biochemistry changes may suggest that the extract...
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The genus Mangifera indica belongs to the family Anacardiaceae and comprises of 40 species distributed in tropical and sub-tropical parts of South East Asia, Africa and Latin America The resin is useful in cutaneous disease .the juice of kernel is snuffed to stop nasal bleeding. A decoction of the leaves with a little honey added is given in aphonia, the loss of voice. Mid ribs of the leaves calcined are used to remove warts on eyelids. Tender leaves, dried and made into a powder, are useful in diabetics. Smoke of the leaves is said to have a curative effect in some infections of throat diseases. Ashes of leaves are a popular remedy for burns and scalds. Dried flowers in decoction powder and useful in diarrhea, chronic dysentery and gleets .Powder of flowers are used for fumigation against mosquitoes. Gum resin of the tree is applied with benefit to cracked feet. Gum resin from the bark is used in catarrhs and when mixed with lime juice and applied, it is...
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Withania somnifera Dunal. (ashwagandha) is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine, the traditional medicinal system of India. It is an ingredient in many formulations prescribed for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., arthritis, rheumatism), and as a general tonic to increase energy, improve overall health and longevity, and prevent disease in athletes, the elderly, and during pregnancy. In the recent past tremendous attempts are being made to evaluate the scientific standards for Traditional system of medicine. For the standardization of this drug Pharmacological and Phytochemical parameters were carried out such as moisture content, ash values, pH values, extractability in water and alcohol were carried out. Thin Layer Chromatography studies were also carried out to ascertain the quality of this...
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Antioxidant and phytochemical properties of an ethanolic extracts from the wild edible mushroom Termitomyces reticulatus and their individual parts (Cap and Stipe) were evaluated. Reducing power, β-carotene bleaching, ABTS and DPPH radicals scavenging activity were used to evaluate their antioxidant activity. Antioxidant components like total phenol, flavonoid, β-carotene and lycopene were also determined and the amount of phenol was correlated with the antioxidant property. All the extracts showed potent antioxidant activities, in which the entire mushroom extract showed more antioxidant property when compared with the other two extracts (Cap and Stipe) and they were in the order, entire mushroom>stipe>cap. Total phenol exhibited a negative correlation with the EC50 values of antioxidant assays in all the extracts. The phytochemical profile of the ethanolic extracts, analysed were found to contain alkaloids, saponins, phenols, anthraquinones, steroids, carbohydrates, proteins and cardiac glycosides. The tannins and toxic content cynogenic glycosides were absent. In conclusion, our results supported the consumption of wild edible mushroom that act as a good dietary supplement, taken as whole or...
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Paliperidone is a new active substance, belonging to the class of atypical antipsychotic, and is the active metabolite of a well-known active substance, risperidone that has been used for the last 3 years. A randomized, double-blind, multicentric, study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Paliperidone ER compared to Olanzapine in patients with Schizophrenia was conducted in Indian schizophrenic patients. Pharmacokinetic Evaluation in Indian schizophrenic patients randomized to Paliperidone ER was an open label extension, pharmacokinetic (PK) study of previously conducted phase III trial. The doses of paliperidone 3, 6, 9, and 12 mg were administered during the study. Paliperidone concentrations were measured up to 36 hours post dose after administration of paliperidone ER 30 minutes after dinner to the patients who continued the medication after completion of phase III clinical trial. The mean Cmin, Cmax, AUC (tau) for paliperidone ER 3 mg, 6 mg, 9 mg, 12 mg were found to be [6.71 ng/ml, 23.59 ng/ml, 349.50 hr*ng/ml]; [28.88 ng/ml, 57.77 ng/ml, 1040.86 hr*ng/ml]; [17.25 ng/ml, 71.05 ng/ml,...
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