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Traditional herbal remedies predate all other medicinal systems for thousands of years. The physicochemical and phytochemical analysis of Impatiens balsamina flowers reveals valuable insights into its composition, emphasizing its potential in herbal medicine and food science. The total ash content was 7.45 g/100 g, with significant portions of acid-insoluble (2.67 g/100 g) and water-soluble ash (3.28 g/100 g), indicating mineral richness. The extract was more soluble in water (18.32 g/100 g) than in alcohol (12.45 g/100 g), suggesting the predominance of water-soluble bioactive compounds. The low moisture content (8.67 g/100 g) ensures good storage stability. Organoleptic analysis highlighted its pale pink color, soft texture, astringent taste, and floral aroma. Phytochemical screening confirmed the presence of essential bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, phenols, and saponins across various solvent extracts. These results underscore the therapeutic and nutritional potential of Impatiens balsamina flowers for diverse applications in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and...
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Medicinal plants are presently viewed as being of great value because of their unique qualities as a significant source of medicinal phytochemicals that might result in the creation of new medications. Oldenlandia pumila (L.f.) DC. belong to Rubiaceae family and found as a weed throughout India. Oldenlandia pumila (L.f.) DC. has antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antiplasmodial activities. The effects of three different solvents were investigated in the current study to determine the presence of phytochemicals, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant assay. The preliminary phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of carbohydrates, flavonoids, tannins, and alkaloids whereas finding the absence of proteins and glycosides in the various extracts. Phytochemical analysis showed that Oldenlandia pumila (L.f.) DC. contained TPC ranging from (82.235 ± 0.005 mg to 424 ± 0.005 mg GAE /g) while TFC ranging from (38 ± 0.006 mg to 336 ± 0.006 mg GAE /g). The TAC ranges from (18.285 ± 0.007 to 89 ± 0.006 mg AE/g) and the TAC ranging from (64.8 ±...
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Background: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection, and its persistence can lead to cervical cancer. It can be prevented by vaccines. Objectives: The study was conducted with the objective of analyzing knowledge, attitude, and practice towards HPV infection and the acceptability of vaccination among medical students. Methodology: Around 405 students in a tertiary care centre were randomly selected. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire and statistically analyzed using MS Excel and SPSS version 16. Results: Clinical students had significantly (p<0.01) better knowledge than non-clinical students in areas like HPV and cervical cancer (99%, 91%), sexual transmission (98%, 86%), and HPV vaccine (92%, 74%). Non-clinical students significantly (p<0.01) differ from clinical students by agreeing in areas related to vaccination, perceived as “sexually active” (32%, 22%), parent’s decision (40%, 25%) and partner’s opinion (81%, 56%). None of the students were ever screened for HPV infection or cervical cancer. No difference was seen between the phases related to HPV transmission through direct contact and non-curability. Conclusions: Clinical...
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Background- Depression is a mental health condition with various symptoms including low energy, disrupted sleep, and suicidal ideation. Antidepressants have negative side effects and can cause drug interactions. Curcuma longa, a herbal extract, has shown potential in treating depression due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. A study is planned to evaluate its antidepressant activity. Aim and Objective: To study the anti-depressant activity of Curcuma longa rhizome using animal models and to find out its mechanism of action. Materials and Methods: Ethanolic extraction using Soxhlet apparatus, forced swimming test, open field behavior. Results: Curcuma longa rhizome possess antidepressant property. Conclusion: The study investigated the effectiveness of Curcuma longa rhizome in treating depression. Two doses of the ethanol extract were tested in mice, and their behaviour was assessed in various tests. The extract showed antidepressant action by increasing serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine levels in the brain and antagonizing the GABA receptor. No sleep-promoting compounds were found in the...
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Artabotrys thomsonii is a medicinal plant used in the African pharmacopoeia for the treatment of various diseases. It was therefore important to assess its potential risk to human and animal health. This study highlights the acute and sub-acute effects of the toxicological profile of A. thomsonii leaves aqueous extract. The extract was prepared using the traditional protocol, then administered orally to Wistar rats at a single dose of 2000mg/kg for acute test, and of 100, 200 and 400mg/kg once a day for 28 days for sub-acute test. In acute toxicity, no behavioral disturbances were observed in treated animals compared with the control. The lethal dose 50 was estimated to be greater than 2000mg/kg and the extract was noted to possess low toxicity. Similarly, no significant changes in body mass, relative organ mass, hematological or biochemical parameters were observed after 28 days of repeated administration of the extract. Furthermore, administration of the extract did not alter motor coordination or develop anxiety in sub-acute treatment. Histological sections revealed that A. thomsonnii...
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