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Phytochemical composition and in vitro antioxidant activity of methanolic and aqueous extracts of aerial part of Pentatropis nivalis (Asclepiadaceae)
The objective of present study was to evaluate preliminary phytoconstitutents andinvitro antioxidant potential ofPentatropis nivalis(Asclepiadaceae). During the preliminary phytochemical analysis, methanolic and aqueous extracts of aerial part ofPentatropis nivalis was screened for the presence of phenolic, saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins and phytosterols. TLC of extracts were performed by using various solvent systems. Phytochemicals screening and TLC spots of MEPN and AEPN showed the presence of glycoside, steroids, terpenoids, phenolic, saponins, Methanolic extract showed better qualitative tests for presence o...
Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - April 30, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Nilesh P. Babre Source Type: research

Antioxidant, anti-cholinesterase, anti- α-glucosidase and prebiotic properties of beta-glucan extracted from Algerian barley
Beta-glucan, such as barley-derived beta-glucan (BBG), are homopolysaccharides that have attracted attention by their nutritional and therapeutic properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant power of BBG extracted from local Algerian variety of barley (SAIDA 183), and its acetylcholinesterase, alpha glucosidase inhibitory activity as well as its prebiotic potential by fermentation with lactic acid bacteria isolated from camel ’s milk, namelylactococcuslactisssplactis (Lc.l.l) andleuconostocmesenteroidesspmesenteroides (Ln.m.m). The results revealed that BBG exhibited low activity against DPPH and fer...
Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - April 30, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Saad Mebrek Source Type: research

Cardioprotective and antioxidant effects of Bougainvillea glabra against isoproterenol induced myocardial necrosis in albino rats
The present study was executed to evaluate the myocardial protective effect of methanol extract ofBougainvillea glabraagainst isoproterenol induced myocardial necrosis in rats. Myocardial necrosis was induced by subcutaneous injection of isoproterenol (85mg/kg body weight) on 29th and 30th day at an interval of 24 hours. Myocardial necrosis was evident from the changes of marker enzymes in serum, plasma and heart tissue. The activities of serum cardiac marker enzymes such as lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase myoglobin (CK-MB), serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT), serum glutamate pyruvate transaminas...
Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - April 30, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Rakam Gopi Krishna Source Type: research

Evaluation of antioxidant potential of methanolic extracts of bark and leaf of Quassia indica (Gaertn.) Nooteb
Plants are a natural source of secondary metabolites having antioxidant property and these compounds protect cells against adverse effects of reactive oxygen species. In the present study the methanolic extracts of bark and leaf of medicinal plant -Quassia indica (Gaertn.) Nooteb. were evaluated and compared employing ABTS cation decolorization test, DPPH scavenging assay, reducing power and scavenging potency towards hydrogen peroxide, nitric oxide and super oxide. The results suggested that the bark extract has better antioxidant efficacy than leaf for allin vitro models compared. The IC50 metrics (mg/g) of bark and leaf...
Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - April 30, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Sudha Bai R Source Type: research

Antifibrotic effect of Pluchea sagitallis (Lam.) cabrera aqueous extract in grx cell lineage
In conclusion, theP. sagittalis aqueous extract reduces the growth and proliferation of GRX cells and induces the reversal of activated towards a quiescent phenotype. There was no decrease in cell proliferation either by necrosis or by apoptosis via activation of the senescence. Thus, our data suggest that the extract showed an antifibrotic effect, possibly by activating phenotype reversal. (Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine)
Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - April 30, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Fabiana Garbachi de Oliveira Mendes Ouri Source Type: research

In vitro antioxidant anti inflammatory and cytotoxicity activities from Hexane extract of Bryonopsis laciniosa fruits.
Bryonopsis laciniosaalso known as “Shivlingi” annual climber with bright red fruits and is reported to be highly medicinal in India.As a folk medicine, the plant is used in treatment of broad range of diseases and disorders. In the present study, Hexane extract ofB. laciniosafruits were used to evaluateinvitro anti inflammatory, antioxidant and Cytotoxicity (towards MCF-7 cell line) activities. In vitro anti inflammatory activity by inhibition of protein denaturation, antioxidant assays like DPPH, ABTS, H2O2 and FRAP were used to measure the antioxidant capacity of the hexane extracts and cytotoxicity activity using MC...
Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - April 30, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Sanjeevkumar C.B Source Type: research

Evaluation of important mineral nutrients and vitamins in polyherbal medicines used for the treatment of tuberculosis in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Polyherbal medicines are widely used for the treatment of various diseases in the developing countries. In order to validate their ability in boosting the immune system of tuberculosis patients, the mineral nutrients and vitamins present were determined.Their nutritive properties were analysed using an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer, while the vitamins were determined using standardized methods. The polyherbal preparations were found to be rich in mineral nutrients and vitamins. Calcium was the highest mineral nutrient detected, while the lowest nutrient was phosphorus. Quantitatively, calcium and...
Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - April 30, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Elizabeth Bosede Famewo Source Type: research

Study of Daucus carota ssp. Sativus and Butea monosperma to analyse their Applicability in Pharmaceutical Industry as Antimicrobial Agents
Human Beings have been using plant products to heal the Wounds and Diseases from the inception of humankind. Even when it was not known that microorganisms exist, People have been using antimicrobial agents prepared from plants. These antimicrobial products were prepared by extracting the plant in a suitable solvent. Antimicrobial property is conferred to plants by the presence of various phytochemicals which are the products of several Secondary metabolic pathways. The aim of this project was to decipher the potential use ofDaucus carota ssp. SativusandButea monosperma in the pharmaceutical industry. In this research, Qua...
Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - April 30, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Nikhil Bhalla Source Type: research

Diabetes mellitus treatment using herbal drugs
Diabetes mellitus is becoming a common metabolic disorder which has serious threat to public health in the world. There are chemicals and biochemical agent that helps in controlling diabetes but there is no permanent remedy available which helps to get recovered completely from this disorder. By conducting large number of research work, numerous traditional medicines have been found for diabetes. Substances and extracts isolated from different natural resources especially plants have always been a rich arsenal for controlling and treating diabetes problem and complication arising due to it. So this review helps the reader ...
Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - April 30, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Sonia Verma Source Type: research

In- vivo diuretic and antiulcer activity in fruits of Buchanania lanzan 
Conclusion: Our data provide a rational base for the folkloric use ofBuchanania lanzan in the treatment of ulcers and as diuretic. (Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine)
Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - December 27, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Chandra Kishore Tyagi Source Type: research

Phytochemistry investigation and antioxidant activity of four edible Verbenaceae of Burkina Faso
Lantana rhodesiensis Moldenke,Lippia chevalieri Moldenke,Vitex diversifoliaBak andVitex donianaSweet are four species of Verbenaceae family widely used in traditional medicines in Burkina. The aim of this investigation was to study the chromatographic profile of phenols acids and that of the flavonoids as well as the antioxidants activities. Then, three types of extraction were made: acetonic (100%), decoction, ethanol-water(80/20 + 20/80); and fractions of ethanol-water which arehexane fraction (HF), ethyl acetate fraction (EAF), butanol fraction (BF) and aqueous fraction (AqF) of each species. These evaluations were supp...
Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - December 27, 2017 Category: Science Authors: BANGOU Mindi édiba Jean Source Type: research

Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of methanol leaf extract of Aegle Tamilnadensis Abdul Kader
The present investigation was aimed to evaluate the phytochemical constituents, free radical scavenging activities, antioxidant properties and antimicrobial activities of the methanol leaf extract ofAegle tamilnadensisAbdul Kader. The phytochemicals present in the methanol leaf extract ofA. tamilnadensis Abdul Kaderwere determined qualitatively and quantitatively using standard procedures. The antioxidant activities were carried out by DPPH free radical scavenging assay, OH• radical scavenging assay, NO•radical scavenging assay, Fe3+reducing power assay, and phosphomolybdenum reduction assay methods. The antimicrobial ...
Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - December 27, 2017 Category: Science Authors: M Chella Kumar Source Type: research

Anti-diabetic and acute toxicity studies of Annona squamosa L. ethanolic leaves extract.
AbstractAim of this research work was to explore the anti-diabetic activity and acute toxicity ofAnnona squamosaL. leaves ethanolic extract in albino rats and mice respectively.Diabetes was induced by Alloxan (120 mg/kg). Seven rats were taken in each group. Glibenclaimide (0.25 mg/kg) was taken as the standard drug.A. squamosa was administered orally in 100mg, 200mg and 400mg doses in three different groups of diabetes- induced rats.A. squamosa leaves extracts were found to have significant anti-diabetic activity.Acute toxicity study was carried out on administration of 800mg/kg, 1600mg/kg and 5000 mg/kg body weight. No a...
Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - December 27, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Farah - Saeed Source Type: research

Antioxidant activity and green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles using allium sativum extract
In this study we investigated the clove ofAllium sataivum, which is used for the synthesis of Selenium nanoparticles. The biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles were characterized by using UV-Visible (UV-VIS) spectrophotometer, Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Energy dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy (EDAX). The selenium nanoparticles synthesized by garlic were observed as hollow and spherical particles in size ranging 7-45nm which is found more stable more than two months. The present study also reports the efficiency of ABTS, DPPH and FRAP assay to estimate the antioxidant pot...
Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - December 27, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Jay Vyas Source Type: research

The effect of troxerutin on alterations of lipid profile and biochemical enzymes in blood of rats with chronic diabetes
Conclusion:Troxerutin improve the lipid profile and reduce biochemical enzymes in blood of diabetic rats.In this way could be useful in reducing the complications of diabetes.KeyWords: Diabetes; Troxerutin; biochemical enzymes; lipid profile; rat (Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine)
Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - December 27, 2017 Category: Science Authors: reza badazadeh Source Type: research