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The methanol extract of Centella asiatica (Family:Umbelliferae) was studied for its phytochemical and pharmacological Activities. This study of the extracts indicates the presence ofReducing Sugar Tannins, Alkaloids, Sapponins and.The pharmacological study include Antimicrobial activities.The extract of the plant showed activity against a wide a variety of microorganism’s .All the activities were compared by measuring the zone of inhibition with the standard antibiotic. Based on the findings of Antimicrobial activity, we can say that the plant may contain novel compounds that possess potent anti-mutagenic activity and anti-oxidative activity. The obtained results support for the uses of this plant as traditional medicine. Infectious diseases are the second leading cause of death worldwide. Treatment of infections continues to be problematic in modern time because of the severe side effects of some drugs and the growing resistance to antimicrobial agents. The activities observed could be attributed to the presence of some of the phytochemicals detected which have been associated with antibacterial...
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Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) that are characterized by progressive loss of functioning and structure of neurons are of great burden to the individuals and the society. With several hypotheses, the existent cause still remains a mystery for various NDs in healthcare. Protein degradation, inflammation, oxidative stress, environmental factor, mitochondrial defects, abnormal protein accumulation in neuron and familial history are amongst the commonly studied environmental causative factors for NDs. These disorders are a significant cause of disability and mortality, and consequently increasing life spans is one of the key challenges for medical research. The excessive treatment cost has led the world to move to alternative therapy with lower cost and minimal side effects compared to conventional treatments. Medicinal plants have been used for treating various diseases since ancient times in India. Medicinal plants used in Unani System of Medicine cover most of the NDs. It has defined a huge number of plants with multiple therapeutic benefits. In this review, the role of important medicinal plants, viz., Prunella vulgaris L., Melissa officinalis...
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The present study deals with the PHB made cast film with different plant and algal formulations. Its biocompatibility was tested in-vitro and in-vivo. The anti-inflammatory activity was higher in F4 and F5, close to the standard Diclofenac. The F7 and F8 exhibited moderate cytotoxicity, and formulation F2 exhibited low cytotoxicity. The maximum zone of inhibition was exhibited in F5 followed by F4 against skin pathogens. The overall results of antioxidant activity indicated that F4, F5, and F8 have good antioxidant properties. Percentage (%) of wound contraction at the 10th day of control was 16.9% and PHB alone was 21.3%. F5 and F3 showed higher activity with 51.7 and 49.7%, respectively. The self-healing potential was found to be 35.6%, but PHB was able to cure additional 5% (40.5) on 16th day. F5, F3, and F4 showed high activity of 81.5, 80.1, and 79.9, respectively. The in-vitro and in-vivo studies showed that the Centella asiatica and Padina tetrastromatica with PHB has an effective activity towards antimicrobial, antioxidant, and wound healing activity....
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Medicinal plants are widely used to treat disease in non-industrialized societies for not being far cheaper than modern medicines. In this study, five types of medicinal plants viz., Glycyrrhiza glabra, Aegle marmelos, Centella asiatica, Cinnamomum verum, Cynodon dactylon were collected from Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, and extracts were prepared using various solvents such as methanol, ethanol, chloroform, diethyl ether, benzene, and water. These extracts were checked for antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus isolated from a hospital environment. On the basis of antibacterial activity, three plants viz., Glycyrrhiza glabra, Aegle marmelos, and Centella asiatica were chosen for further research in which the ethanolic extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra rendered higher activity against Staphylococcus aureus. Thin Layer Chromatography of the plant extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra was carried out, which showed the development of four bands of which the first three bands rendered higher sensitivity against Staphylococcus aureus. The eluted bands from TLC were visualized under the UV-Spectrophotometer to monitor the absorbance of the eluted three bands in the wavelength spectrum ranging...
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The imbalance between aggressive (pepsin, Hydrochloric acid) and protective elements (bicarbonate and mucosa) in the inner lining of the stomach lead to the formation of peptic ulcers. The presence of Body fluids, mucosal hydrophobicity, fast epithelial cell recharging, and rich mucosal blood flow is involved in mucosal protection of the Stomach. Prostaglandins E2 and I2 are the predominant prostaglandins which synthesized by the gastric mucosa and known to hinder the emission of gastric acid and stimulate the discharge of body fluid and bicarbonate. The treatment of peptic ulcers can either be achieved with declination in aggressive elements or elevation of mucosal resistance in the stomach and duodenum with cytoprotective agents. In this review, 30 herbal medicinal plants have been discussed along with its respective extracts; these are Bauhinea veriegata, Euphorbia umbellata, Azadirachta indica, Centella asiatica, Indigo feratinctoria, Mangofera indica, Moringa oleifera, Mimosa pudica, Aegle marmelos, Lawsonia inermis, Tephrosia purpuria, Plantago lanceolata, Solanum nigrum, Annonas quamosa, Ocimum sanctum, Morus alba, Pinusrox burghi, Allium sativum, Hibiscus cannabinus, Emblica officinalis, Curcuma longa,...
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