Sterculia foetida

About: Sterculia foetida is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 166 publications have been published within this topic receiving 2532 citations. The topic is also known as: Bastard poon tree & Hazel sterculia.

Evaluation of Sterculia foetida Gum as Controlled Release Excipient

Abstract: The purpose of the research was to evaluate Sterculia foetida gum as a hydrophilic matrix polymer for controlled release preparation For evaluation as a matrix polymer; characterization of Sterculia foetida gum was done Viscosity, pH, scanning electronmicrographs were determined Different formulation aspects considered were: gum concentration (10–40%), particle size (75–420 μm) and type of fillers and those for dissolution studies; pH, and stirring speed were considered Tablets prepared with Sterculia foetida gum were compared with tablets prepared with Hydroxymethylcellulose K15M The release rate profiles were evaluated through different kinetic equations: zero-order, first-order, Higuchi, Hixon-Crowell and Korsemeyer and Peppas models The scanning electronmicrographs showed that the gum particles were somewhat triangular The viscosity of 1% solution was found to be 950 centipoise and pH was in range of 4–5 Suitable matrix release profile could be obtained at 40% gum concentration Higher sustained release profiles were obtained for Sterculia foetida gum particles in size range of 76–125 μm Notable influences were obtained for type of fillers Significant differences were also observed with rotational speed and dissolution media pH The in vitro release profiles indicated that tablets prepared from Sterculia foetida gum had higher retarding capacity than tablets prepared with Hydroxymethylcellulose K15M prepared tablets The differential scanning calorimetry results indicated that there are no interactions of Sterculia foetida gum with diltiazem hydrochloride It was observed that release of the drug followed through surface erosion and anomalous diffusion Thus, it could be concluded that Sterculia foetida gum could be used a controlled release matrix polymer

Detailed analysis on sterculia foetida kernel oil as renewable fuel in compression ignition engine

Abstract: This work briefs the ability of Sterculia foetida methyl ester (SFME) as an alternate fuel in determining the engine characteristics. Non-edible nature of the Sterculia foetida kernel oil favored choosing as a feedstock. The Acid-catalyzed transesterification process is conducted for converting Sterculia foetida kernel oil into methyl ester. Experimental analysis was conducted using blends such as SFME20, SFME40, SFME60, SFME80, SFME100, and standard diesel at atmospheric conditions. The observations concluded that the Smoke opacity, Hydro carbon emissions, and carbon monoxide emissions lowered with increase in SFME content in diesel. In addition, the performance aspects namely BTE lowered with increase in SFME in diesel/SFME blends. Carbon-di-oxide and Nitroden oxide emissions increased when compared with standard diesel becausce of its higher O2 concentration. The combustion analysis witnessed a reduction in HRR and ICP for SFME-diesel blends relative to standard diesel.

Pharmacological Studies On Sterculia Foetida Leaves

Abstract: An alcoholic extract of Sterculia foetida L. leaves was subjected to pharmacological screening using various animal models. The extract caused reduced exploratory activity in mice. Further it potentiated pentobarbitone sleeping time in normal and chronic pentobarbitone-treated mice. It also potentiated barbital sodium-induced hypnosis, indicating central nervous system depressant activity. The extract also exhibited significant antiinflammatory activity in the acute carrageenan-induced rat paw edema and the chronic granuloma pouch models. However, it was devoid of analgesic activity in the tail flick model.