Showing papers on "Fagonia cretica published in 2016"

Evaluation of antipyretic activity of some medicinal plants from Cholistan desert Pakistan.

Abstract: Traditional herbal healers "Hakims" use various plants of the Cholistan desert, Pakistan for treating a number of infectious and non-infectious diseases. However, there has never been a scientific validation of these plant-based therapeutics. We compared the antipyretic effect of Echinops echinatus, Alhagi maurorum, Fagonia cretica, Cymbopogon jwarancusa and Panicum turgidum in animal model. These plants were used to reduce E.coli lysate induced pyrexia in rabbits. There were five groups of rabbits having five rabbits in each group. Among these five groups, three received various doses of experimental treatment, paracetamol was given to fourth group known as positive control. The fifth group of animals served as negative control and received no treatment. Ethanol extracts of Fagonia cretica (500 mg/kg), Panicum turgidum (500 mg/kg and 750 mg/kg), Alhagi maurorum (500 and 750 mg/kg), Cymbopogon jwarancusa (250 mg/kg) and Echinops echinatus (750 mg/kg) showed significant antipyretic effects when compared with controls and experimental counterparts. These results revealed that ethanol extracts of the plants evaluated in this study have dose dependent antipyretic activity. Further detailed screening of these plant species is recommended.

Determination of total protein conents from medicinal plants (zygophyllaceae) famaily found in pakistan

Abstract: Present worked determined Total protein contents analyzed from different four medicinal plants Zygophyllaceae family growing in Sindh, Pakistan (including Tribulus terristris L, Zygophyllum simplex L., Fagonia cretica L.,and, Peganum harmala L.,from different parts of plant (i.e. flower leave, stem, root and seed) ,were subjected for the analysis of Total protein contents, seed proteins from plant for wide biotechnological applications. different parts of four plants (i.e. flower leave, stem, root and seed), Zygophyllum simplex L. was highest in seeds ranging from 26.11 %, and lowest in Roots11.10 %, Tribulus terristris L. indicated highest in seeds ranging from 23.30% and lowest in stems 9.13 %, Fagonia cretica was highest in seeds ranging from 20. 00% , and lowest in stems 8.14 % , Peganum harmala L.was highest in seeds ranging from 17. 20 % , and lowest in Roots 9.40 % as established by kjeldhal method. Protocol of ISI-24-1-e, was under of etermination of total nitrogen, which was calculated using a nitrogen conversion factor of 6.25. Therefore, the main object of the present investigation was result of different levels of total protein contents present in these medicinal plants belong to Zygophyllaceae family and also search for high quality and cheap sources of plant protein. People in developing countries depend mostly on plant protein sources to increase the ease of use proteins in their diets, seeds are a good source of high-quality proteins that could be obtain from the seed meal and use as functional ingredients in various food materials, Medicinal plants have bioactive compound which are used for remedial of different diseases and moreover play a vital role in curing. Plant foodstuff one of the most important factors that enhance plant produce. Nitrogen is the large amount in plant for its presence in the constitution of the protein molecule.

Effect of Fagonia Cretica Linn Ethanolic Extract on Different Hematological Parameters in Albino Rats in Sudan

Abstract: Objectives: To determine the effects of ethanolic extract of fagonia cretica linn on different hematological parameters, in albino rats, in Sudan (January – February) 2011. Materials & Methods: Different methods were adopted in this study; the Harborne extraction method was applied. A total of (30), young adult Wistar rats of age (8-12) weeks, weighing (42.6 – 72.2) grams, maintained at standard laboratory conditions, obtained from Sudan NCR. Rats were divided into (4) groups, (3) x (7) rats (study groups), and control group (9) rats. All rats were sacrificed for inspection, and safety of internal organs. Ethical approval had been obtained. Before experiments started, rats were fasted overnight for (14 – 16) hours. the control group (C), received orally (10) ml/kg distilled water, while groups (1,2,3) were orally receiving single, daily doses ( 100, 300 and 600) mg/kg of body weight of the extract in distilled water (1 g/10 ml) respectively, for (14) days using acute oral toxicity (425) protocol [36] . (CBC) blood samples were collected in (EDTA) tubes - from the rat’s eyes using nonheparinized capillary tubes. The assay was done at Shendi University using (Shenzhen Mindray BC-3000 Plus Auto Hematology Analyzer). Results: The ethanolic extract of Fagonia cretica in doses of (100, 300 and 600) mg/kg/body weight) has different effects on the major blood cells in rats after the study period (14 - days) compared to the control group. Conclusion: Statistical analysis for evaluation of the extract affects different variant hematological parameters, but in general it is concluded that it raises the main blood parameters.

Meiotic chromosomal studies in family Zygophyllaceae R. Br. from Rajasthan

Abstract: Present paper deals with the cytomorphological study of 4 genera and 5 species belonging to family Zygophyllaceae collected from various localities of Rajasthan. Three cytomorphovariants of Tribulus terrestris have been observed with 2n=24, 36 and 48. Peganum harmala with 2n=12 (based on x=6) is reported for the first time from world level, earlier the species is based on x=12. The presence of B-chromosomes also makes the first report of the species from world level. Fagonia cretica (2n=22), Tribulus alatus (2n=24) and Zygophyllum simplex (2n=16) have been cytologically worked out for the first time from India.