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Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants
01 Jan 1956-
About: The article was published on 1956-01-01 and is currently open access. It has received 5524 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Glossary.
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TL;DR: The chloroform extract of Boerhaavia diffusa has significant antidiabetic activity and this supports the traditional usage of the plant by Ayurvedic physicians for the control of diabetes.
Abstract: Purpose: The root and aerial parts of Boerhaavia diffusa Linn. (Nyctaginaceae) were used in Ayurveda for the treatment of diabetes. The present study is aimed at evaluating the antidiabetic activity of chloroform extract of Boerhaavia diffusa leaves on chronic administration in streptozotocin-induced non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) model diabetic rats. Methods: The blood glucose lowering activity of the leaf extract was studied in streptozotocininduced (65 mg/kg, i.v.) NIDDM model diabetic rats after oral administration of the extract at daily doses of 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg body weight for four weeks and compared with glibenclamide. Blood samples were collected from the tail vein before and also at weekly intervals for four weeks from the first dose of drug administration and blood glucose was analyzed by glucose-oxidase method using a visible spectrophotometer. Results: The leaf extract of B. diffusa produced dose-dependent reduction in blood glucose in streptozotocin-induced NIDDM rats comparable to that of glibenclamide. The results indicate that the reduction in blood glucose produced by the extract is probably through rejuvenation of pancreatic β-cells or through extrapancreatic action. Conclusion: The chloroform extract of Boerhaavia diffusa has significant antidiabetic activity and this supports the traditional usage of the plant by Ayurvedic physicians for the control of
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TL;DR: In this paper, the collection, consumption, sale and income from edible forest fruits in 49 tribal villages spread over five districts of Orissa State in eastern India was analyzed, where they estimated an average of 48 fruit plants per hectare of deciduous forests.
Abstract: A number of wild plants, used by rural and tribal populations and contributing significantly to their livelihood and food security have escaped recognition and scientific inquiry. Their distribution, conservation, mode of harvest by locals and optimal use require region-specific assessment in order to integrate them into developmental interventions. This study analyzed the collection, consumption, sale and income from edible forest fruits in 49 tribal villages spread over five districts of Orissa State in eastern India. Density, dominance and diversity of species yielding wild fruit were measured by studying ecological parameters in the sample plots. We estimated an average of 48 fruit plants per hectare of deciduous forests. Fifty-six wild edible fruit species belonging to 40 genera in 26 families were recorded in the study region, many of which have multiple uses. Indigenous fruits formed part of the family diet with average annual consumption of 73 kg per household. Sale of wild fruits contributed 15 % of income for tribal households. Despite their good knowledge of indigenous fruits, the tribal populations have not adopted fruit tree farming which would enhance their nutrition and income.
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TL;DR: Pharmacological results supported some of the uses of Sida species in the traditional medicine and detailed study on mechanism of action of isolates and extracts and their clinical study are needed for their use in modern medicine.
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...S. cordifolia L. has been used for the treatment of chronic dysentery, asthma, gonorrhea, blennorrhea, oral mucosa, nervous disorders, stomatitis and nasal congestion (Chopra et al., 1992; Balbach, 1978; Franzotti et al., 2000; Rastogi and Malhotra, 1985)....
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...mucosa, nervous disorders, stomatitis and nasal congestion (Chopra et al., 1992; Balbach, 1978; Franzotti et al., 2000; Rastogi and Malhotra, 1985)....
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01 May 2021
TL;DR: In this paper, a controlled ultrasound cavitation technique using the extract of Passiflora foetida fruit peels, which act as a reducing (i.e., reduction of metal salt) and stabilizing agent.
Abstract: Creating a sustainable and effective approach to handling organic contaminants from industrial waste is an ongoing problem. In the present study, ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were synthesized under a controlled ultrasound cavitation technique using the extract of Passiflora foetida fruit peels, which act as a reducing (i.e., reduction of metal salt) and stabilizing agent. The formation of monodispersed and hexagonal morphology (average size approximately 58 nm with BET surface area 30.83m2/g). The synthesized ZnO NPs were characterized by a various technique such as UV–visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Dynamic light scattering (DLS). Further, the XRD pattern confirmed the hexagonal wurtzite structure of synthesized ZnONPs. The ZnO NPs exhibit excellent degradation efficiency towards organic pollutant dyes, i.e., Methylene blue (MB) (93.25% removal) and Rhodamine B (91.06% removal) in 70 min, under natural sunlight with apparent rate constant 0.0337 min−1 (R2 = 0.9749) and 0.0347 min−1 (R2 = 0.9026) respectively.Zeta potential study shows the presence of a negative charge on the surface of ZnO NPs. The use of green synthesized ZnO NPs is a good choice for wastewater treatment, given their high reusability and photocatalytic efficiency, along with adaptability to green synthesis.
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24 Jan 2008
TL;DR: This book discusses nutritional and Therapeutic values of vegetables, vitamins and minerals, and their sources, as well as describing the phytochemical properties of fruit fruits.
Abstract: Nutritional and Therapeutic Values of Vegetables Vitamins and Minerals of Vegetables Flavonoid, Isoflavone, and Carotenoid Contents in Raw Vegetables Nutritional and Therapeutic Values of Fruits Vitamins and Minerals of Fruits Vegetables and Fruits Used To Protect Health Appendices Chemical Components and Their Sources List of English and Scientific Names: Vegetables List of Scientific and English Names: Vegetables List of English and Scientific Names: Fruits List of Scientific and English Names: Fruits References
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