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A review of Acalypha indica L. (Euphorbiaceae) as traditional medicinal plant and its therapeutic potential

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This review summarizes the current studies on ethnomedicinal practices, phytochemistry, pharmacological studies and a potential study of Acalypha indica in different locations around the world to provide a useful and basic knowledge platform for anyone interested in gaining information about this plant.
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This article is published in Journal of Ethnopharmacology.The article was published on 2017-07-31. It has received 49 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Acalypha.

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Evaluation of leishmanicidal effect of Euphorbia petiolata extract by in vivo anti-leishmanial assay using promastigotes of Leishmania major.

TL;DR: The results support the possibility of E. petiolata extracts application as an anti-leishmanial agent with similar effects to amphotericin B.
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Anti-Ophidian Properties of Herbal Medicinal Plants: Could it be a Remedy for Snake Bite Envenomation?

TL;DR: The aim of the present review is to provide an outline regarding poisonous snakes all over the world, various compositions of snake venom, adverse effects related to anti-snake venom and numerous medicinal plants used for anti ophidian activity.
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In Vitro Anthelmintic Activity of Acalypha Indica Leaves Extracts

TL;DR: The leaf extract of Acalypha L has an anthelmintic effect on the Ascaris suum worm, resulting in worm death at a concentration of a concentration with positive control over the time of worm death.
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Biosynthesis and characterization of polysaccharide-capped silver nanoparticles from Acalypha indica L. and evaluation of their biological activities.

TL;DR: In this article , an eco-friendly method of synthesizing silver nanoparticles from the leaf polysaccharide (PS) of Acalypha indica L. (A. indica) was carried out.
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Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, agrotechnology, and conservation of Inula racemosa Hook f. – A critically endangered medicinal plant of the western Himalaya

TL;DR: In this article, a detailed literature survey on the plant, evidences were found fascinating for biological, traditional, and pharmacological effects, whilst there are no genomic resources available for this medicinal herb.
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Indian Medicinal Plants

TL;DR: Indian medicinal plants/, Indian medicinal plants /, مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اصاع رسانی, کδاوρزی
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Carrageenin-Induced Edema in Hind Paw of the Rat as an Assay for Antiinflammatory Drugs

TL;DR: The potency ratios obtained for aspirin, phenylbutazone and hydrocortisone are fairly close to the ratios of their respective daily doses in the treatment of rheumatic disease.
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Plant essential oils for pest and disease management

TL;DR: The range of biological activities of essential oils and their constituents is reviewed, their toxicity and proposed mode-of-action in insects; their potential health and environmental impacts as crop protectants; and commercialization of pesticides based on plant essential oils are reviewed.