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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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01 Jan 2011
TL;DR: The review reveals that wide numbers of phytochemical constituents have been isolated from the plant which possesses activities like be bitter, astringent, aphrodisiac, purgative, anthelmintic, depurative, febrifuge and expectorant.
Abstract: Costus speciosus Koen. (Keu, Crape ginger), an Indian ornamental plant, has long been medicinally used in traditional systems of medicine. The plant has been found to possess diverse number of pharmacological activities. The present article gives an account of updated information on its phytochemical and pharmacological properties. The review reveals that wide numbers of phytochemical constituents have been isolated from the plant which possesses activities like be bitter, astringent, aphrodisiac, purgative, anthelmintic, depurative, febrifuge and expectorant. Rhizomes are given in pneumonia, rheumatism, dropsy, urinary diseases, jaundice while leaves are given in mental disorders. Bruised leaves are applied in fever; decoction of stem is used in fever and dysentery. Various other activities are also reported like anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic effect and antifungal activities. The plant is also used in gout rheumatism and bronchial asthma. Rhizomes of plant exhibit cardiotonic, hydrochloretic, diuretic and CNS depressant activities. These reports are very encouraging and indicate that the plant should be studied more extensively for its therapeutic effects.
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TL;DR: The methanol extract of Pterocarpus santalinus showed significant DPPH radical inhibition (83.4% at 25 mg/ml concentration).
Abstract: Methanol extract of Pterocarpus santalinus (leaves) was evaluated for HPTLC finger print, phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity. Preliminary phytochemical screening (HPTLC fingerprint) revealed the presence of terpenoids, steroids, flavonoids and carbohydrates. DPPH assay was used to determine the antioxidant property. The methanol extract of Pterocarpus santalinus showed significant DPPH radical inhibition (83.4% at 25 mg/ml concentration). The study reveals the potency of Pterocarpus santalinus as antioxidant source.
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...Traditionally it has been used in treatment of headache, skin diseases, fever, boils, scorpion-sting and to improve sight (Chopra et al., 1956)....
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TL;DR: The aim of the present study was to find out the bioactive phytocompounds of plant extract of P. murex, which was used to design the drug for the treatment various type of inflammatory diseases.
Abstract: The aim of the present study, phytochemical and anti-inflammatory activities of different parts of hydro alcoholic extracts of Pedalium murex (L) The maximum phytocompounds were present in hydro alcoholic extracts of leaf of P murex when compared to stem and pod In vitro anti-inflammatory activity was screened against human red blood cell (HRBC) membrane stabilization method The maximum percentage of stabilization (8210±293%) was observed in hydro alcoholic extract of leaf at higher concentration In vitro protein denaturation was screened by using egg albumin method The maximum amount of inhibition of protein denaturation was showed in hydro alcoholic extract of stem of P murex The above result showed that the hydro alcoholic extract of P murex possess anti- inflammatory activity So future to find out the bioactive phytocompounds of plant extract of P murex, which was used to design the drug for the treatment various type of inflammatory diseases
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TL;DR: In this paper, the analysis of chemical composition of essential oil and antibacterial activity from the leaves of Ajuga bracteosa was made by using GC-MS and showed minimum inhibiting concentration against the bacterial strain e.g. E.coli, Bacillus, Pseudomonas and Staphylococos.
Abstract: In the present work, a comprehensive study was made on the analysis of chemical composition of essential oil and antibacterial activity from the leaves of Ajuga bracteosa. The essential oil was extracted by Cleavenger type apparatus and analyzed by GC-MS. The main components present in the essential oil of leaves are Limonene, α-humulene, β-Myrcene, Elemol, Camphene, β- Caryophellene, α-phellendrene.The antibacterial activity of the essential oil was evaluated. The essential oil was active against Staphylococcus . The plant extracts of Ajuga bracteosa was evaluated for antimicrobial activity. The methanol extract is acting against Staphylococcus aureas and acetone extract also active against E. coli The plant extract showed minimum inhibiting concentration against the bacterial strain e.g. E.coli, Bacillus, Pseudomonas and Staphylococos.
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01 Jan 2008
TL;DR: It was concluded from this study that medicinal plants especially Withania somnifera, Nigella sativa and Azadirachta indica can be used as growth promoters in the poultry diets with better producti on performance.
Abstract: This study was conducted to determine the comparative efficacy of six medicinal plants including Nigella sativa, Boerhavia diffusa, Withania somnifera, Ipomea digitata, Azadi rachta indica and Corylus avellena @ 4 g/kg of feed as growth promoter and their subsequent influence on the performance of br oilers 210 day old chicks were randomly divided in to 21 experimental units of 10 chicks each These experimental units were ra ndomly allotted to 7 treatments comprising of 3 rep licates each Commercially formulated broiler starter and finishe r rations were offered ad libitum from 0-4 and 4-6 weeks of age Authenticated samples of the plant materials were d ried in shade, pulverized and mixed each @ 4g kg -1 of feed and offered to the chicks of the respective treatment groups Maximum gain in weight was observed with the Withania somnifera (1819 kg) followed by Nigella sativa (1805 kg) and Azadirachta indica (1800 kg) The best cumulative FCR at the end of 6 th week of age was for that of Withania somnifera (2038) followed by Nigella sativa (2054) and Azadirachta indica (2083) The lowest results as regards FCR were recorded for Ipomea digitata (2394) and Boerhavia diffusa (2396) The results of the Corylus avellena (2209) and control (2235) were statistically simi lar The maximum profit per bird was obtained from Azadirachta indica treated birds followed by Nigella sativa and Withania somnifera treated chickens as compared to control It was co ncluded from this study that medicinal plants especially Withania somnifera, Nigella sativa and Azadirachta indica can be used as growth promoters in the poultry diets with better producti on performance
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...Chopra et al. (1956) have also mentioned that roots of Withania somnifera have been used to treat debility due to old age and emaciation in children....
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