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To evaluate a meticulous pharmacognostic cram of Cayratia pedata (Lam.) Gagnep. var. glabra Gamble (Vitaceae), an important endemic and endangered medicinal plant in Thiashola, Manjoor. The study genus is used in the Siddha, Ayurveda and Folk medicine for treating diarrhoea, refrigerant, hysteria, astringent and ulcers. However, the detailed scientific information of Cayratia pedata var. glabra is not available to identify the plant material and to ascertain its quality and purity. The plant C. pedata var. glabra is an herbaceous, large, fragile climber grows up to a height of 8-12 m with nodes and internodes. In present communication, morphology, anatomical and physico-chemical characters along with phytochemical screening and fluorescence analysis of powdered crude drug were carried out for systemic identification and authentication of aerial plant parts. This study provides referential information for identification and characterization of C. pedata var. glabra and its...
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The present study was designed to investigate the hypolipidemic activity of the methanolic leaf extract of Lagerstroemia speciosa Linn. Plant extract was tested in fat diet induced hyperlipidemic rat models. Methanolic extracts of leaves of Lagerstroemia speciosa Linn. were administered in doses of 250mg/kg and 500mg/kg/day for one week. The obtained results reveal that methanolic leaf extract (LMLS & HMLS) of Lagerstroemia speciosa Linn. showed significant antihyperlipidemic...
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Endometrial thickness is one of the determinant factors in fertility success. This study was carried out to determine the effects of plants on increasing endometrial thickness and ultimately increasing fertility preservation. Key terms of “endometrium thickness” or “endometrial thickness” or “endometrial lining thickness” in combination with the words “Medicinal plant”, “Herb” and “Phyto” were searched on the ISI, PubMed and Scopus databases. Then, the abstracts of the articles, as well as information obtained from other sources about medicinal plants and their derivatives from which their effects directly on endometrial thickness and pregnancy were studied, were selected. Besides, only clinical trials and laboratory studies between 2007 and 2017 were included. The results from this study showed that plants such as Cimicifuga racemosa and Aspalathus lineararis and plant derivatives such as Klimadynon and Icariin and plant formulations such as Xiaoyao powder, Erzhi pill and Siwu decoction can increase fertility in humans or animals by increasing endometrial thickness. Medicinal plants and their derivatives affect the thickness of the endometrium, mainly due to...
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An herbal formulation composed of Allium cepa (Onion), Zingiber officinale (Ginger), Allium sativum (Garlic), Aloe vera, Andrographis paniculata (King of bitters), Allium ascalonicum (Shallot), reportedly used as anti–inflammatory agent was investigated. This study evaluated the physicochemical, phytochemical properties and in vivo anti–inflammatory effect of the herbal formulation. The herbal formulation (Hp-01) was subjected to physicochemical analysis; visual and organoleptic test, thin layer chromatography (TLC), pH, trace elements, phytochemical screening, antioxidant activity using DPPH inhibition and total phenolic acid (TPA) content determination. The biological effect at three doses (half, normal and double) on acute inflammation using carrageenan-induced paw oedema, weight, haematological parameters and liver functions were investigated in Wistar rats. The herbal formulation (Hp-01) was an acidic (pH 3.18), bitter preparation with pungent odour and sediments. The TLC analysis showed a maximum of three spots. Trace elements content of Pb, Cd, Fe, and Zn were within acceptable limits at 0.053, 0.003, 1.190 and 4.190 mg/l respectively. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of anthraquinones, tannins, terpenoids, saponins (2.12%w/w), alkaloids (2.45%w/w) and...
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The present study was Rifampicin-resistant (Rif r) mutants of Pseudomonas fluorescens pf2T2 and pf2m1 were isolated from different localities of onion plant rhizosphere soil in an around the Tamil Nadu. However, the mutants of P. fluorescens were of two general categories. Group 1 showed fast growing in terms of growth rate, competitive fitness, and membrane protein composition. Group 2 showed a slower growth rate in both minimal and enriched media and an altered membrane protein profile. These mutants also demonstrated decreased competitive fitness compared with the wild-type strain based on the study of colony morphology, soil characters, different temperature, pH, NaCl (salt tolerant), and gram staining has been done. Although, the Rifampicin – resistant (Rif r) mutants of Pseudomonas fluorescens pf2T2 and pf2m1 were distinctly in the...
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