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Chlorophyll and carotenoids are important photosynthetic pigments found in higher plants, cyanobacteria and algae. Carotenoids are responsible for bright red, yellow and orange color in many fruits and vegetables. These two pigments play an important role in plant health. Chlorophyll and carotenoids are reported to contain anticancer properties. Chlorophyll and carotenoids protect skin and help in normal blood clotting, hormonal balance and in deodorization. Chlorophyll and carotenoids have healing effects on oxidation and inflammatory conditions and has great antioxidant properties also. The primary objective of this comparative study is to find out the plant which contains high amount of chlorophyll and carotenoids as these two bioactive compounds has great applications in herbal medicine. In the present course of study, chlorophyll and carotenoids were extracted from the leaves of 21 medicinal plants using 80% acetone and quantified by Arnon method (1949) and Lichtenthaler and Wellburn method respectively. The results revealed that among the 21 medicinal plants under this study, Cocos nucifera (Tree) contains highest amount of total chlorophyll and total...
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We evaluated the total phenolic acid content and antioxidant activity of methanolic and aqueous extracts of Calycopteris floribunda roots. Antioxidant activity of the extracts was determined using Reducing Power Assay and Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) assays. Preliminary phytochemical analysis of the extracts revealed the presence of various phytochemicals. The total phenolic content of the extracts was higher in methanol than compared to aqueous extracts and subsequently higher antioxidant activity was also observed in case of methanol extracts. The results revealed that the antioxidant activity of the extracts was positively associated with the total phenolic acid...
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Phloroglucinol is a polyphenol and a component of phlorotannins belonging to the Laminariaceae family. Phloroglucinol has many positive effects on health. The present study was aimed to evaluate the antioxidant potential of phloroglucinol by comparing it with Standard antioxidant viz, ascorbic acid. The antioxidant potential of phloroglucinol was estimated using free radicals such as 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), superoxide anion (O2–), nitric oxide (NO–), hydroxyl radical (OH), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) by standard methods. The study shows that phloroglucinol is more powerful against DPPH and hydrogen peroxide radicals, when compared to other radicals. The IC50 value of Phloroglucinol is 42 ± 1.00 µg/ml for DPPH, 53.66 ± 1.52 µg/ml for Nitric oxide, 102 ± 2.00 µg/ml for Superoxide, 180 ± 3.60 µg/ml for Hydroxyl and 52.3 ± 1.52 µg/ml for Hydrogen peroxide radicals. In-vitro methods suggest that phloroglucinol is effective against DPPH and hydrogen peroxide radicals. Thus our study showed that the phloroglucinol exhibited antioxidant activity against all the free radicals and could be considered as a source of natural...
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Present study includes the detailed pharmacognostic evaluation in terms of macroscopic and microscopic study along with physicochemical, phytochemical and fluorescence analysis of Capsicum annuum L., an annual spice and member of family Solanaceae, commonly known as red chili. The pharmacognostic studies provide comprehensive data not only in the identification but at the same time is an excellent tool for the evaluation of quality of spices. The Fourier Transform-Infrared spectrophotometer (FT-IR) analysis and elements detection by scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDAX) was also performed and noted to be quite helpful in evaluation, authentication and judgement of quality of C. annuum. The scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDAX) technique has been used in the present studies to detect the concentration of trace elements. Results of the present study indicated comprehensive information to check, evaluate and standardized commercial samples by the manufacturers and supplier with respect to purity, identity, safety, quality of red chili and other...
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Repaglinide is used in the treatment of type 2 Diabetes mellitus and has very short half life. The patient compliance can decrease when larger doses are administered two to three times a day. Sustained release formulation which maintains a plasma level of 8-10 h might be recommended for daily administration of repaglinide. The main objective of the present study was to develop sustained release formulation using hydrophilic release retardant natural and synthetic polymers i.e., Ocimum basilicum seed mucilage and HPMC K4M alone and in combinations respectively. Direct compression technique was used to prepare tablets which were evaluated for precompression and postcompression parameters. Nine formulations were prepared in which F1-F3 were prepared using Basil seed mucilage, F4-F6 by HPMC K4M and F7-F9 using both the polymers (Basil seed mucilage and HPMC) at 1:3, 1:6 and 1:9 to the drug and polymer ratios respectively. F8 was selected as the best formulation which sustained the drug release upto 98.61% in 10 h out of nine formulations (F1-F9). The selected formulation which was...
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