Biosynthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) in a cost-effective and eco-friendly way has gained its importance. CuONPs has been prepared from copper sulfate by using Adiantum lunulatum whole plant extract. CuONPs have been characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic, transmission electron microscope, etc. Mono-disperse, spherical, pure, and highly stable CuONPs have formed with an average diameter of 6.5 ± 1.5 nm. Biosynthesized CuONPs at different concentrations were applied to seeds of Lens culinaris. Physiological characteristics were investigated in the germinated seeds. Roots obtained from the seeds treated with 0.025 mgmL-1 concentration of CuONPs showed highest activity of different defence enzymes and total phenolics. However, at higher concentration it becomes close to control. It showed gradual increase of antioxidative enzymes, in accordance with the increasing dose of CuONPs. Likewise, lipid peroxidation and proline content gradually increased with the increasing concentration. Reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide generation was also altered due to CuONPs treatment indicating stress signal transduction. Finally, this study provides a new approach of the production of valuable CuONPs, is a unique, economical, and handy tool for large scale saleable production which can also be used as a potent plant defence booster instead of other commercial uses.

Green Synthesized Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Ameliorate Defence and Antioxidant Enzymes in Lens culinaris.

Ethnomedicinal plants used for treating epilepsy by indigenous communities of sub-Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, India

Amoxicillin functionalized gold nanoparticles reverts MRSA resistance.

Snakebite has been a major cause of mortality across the tropical countries including Indian subcontinent The present review deals with the enormous amount of ethnobotanical work performed in the last few years involving use of different plants against snakebite in Indian subcontinent (India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal) From a variety of literature sources the data has been compiled mentioning the plants, parts used, dosage, mode of administration, name of the ethnic communities, geographical locations etc depending on the availability of information

https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajtcam/article/download/70327/58661

Traditional use of plants against snakebite in indian subcontinent: a review of the recent literature

This paper presents a review of plants identified from various ethno botanical surveys and folklore medicinal survey with aphrodisiac activity An aphrodisiac is defined as an agent that arouses sexual desire Erectile dysfunction (ED) or male impotence is defined as the inability of a man to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for mutually satisfactory intercourse with his partner Sexual health and function are important determinants of quality of life To overcome the problem of Male sexual (or) erectile dysfunction various natural aphrodisiac plants potentials are preferred This review discuss about aphrodisiac potential of plants, its botanical name, Common name, family, part used and references, which are helpful for researcher to development new herbal aphrodisiac formulations

https://www.phytojournal.com/archives/2012/vol1issue4/PartA/6.1.pdf

An Overview on Traditional Medicinal Plants as Aphrodisiac Agent

Chitrakoot is rich in ethnic and biological diversity since ancient times. Several tribal communities like Kol, Gond and Mawasi inhabit Chitrakoot region, and utilize wide variety of plant resources for food, fodder, fibre, medicine, etc. An ethnobotanical study among the tribal communities of Chitrakoot has been carried out during 2002-2005. In the study, ethnomedicinal uses of 28 plant species belonging to 27 genera and 23 families have been reported. These uses are not reported in earlier published literature.

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Anil Jaiswal

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Some unique ethnomedicinal perceptions of tribal communities of Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh