Current Issue : April - June Volume : 2014 Issue Number : 2 Articles : 8 Articles
The genus Piper belongs to the family ââ?¬Å?Piperaceaeââ?¬Â comprising more than 700 species distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Plants belonging to the genus Piper are reputed in the Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine for their medicinal properties and in folklore medicine of Latin America and West Indies. Piper attenuatum (B.Ham.) is an important Piper species which is much used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. It is a rare Piper species which is found in the tropical and sub-tropical region and mainly found in southern part of India. Plant having important phytochemical constituents like Alkaloids, amides, steroids, saponins, glycosides, tannins, which are responsible for its therapeutic efficacy. Piperine & Piperlonguminine are the main Alkaloids/amides present in Piper attenuatum (B.Ham.). Various parts of plant like seeds, root, leaves, and stem are used in different indications. Roots of Plant show excellent diuretic activity. Piper attenuatum (B. Ham) is considered as king of spices throughout the world due to its pungent principle Piperine. Different part of Plant is used as drug, Preservatives, Insecticidal and larvicidal control agents. Biologically Piper attenuatum (B. Ham) is very important spice. The biological role of this spice is explained in different experiments like anti-pyretic, anti-malarial, anti-microbial, anti-cancer & anti- trypanosomal. Seeds of plant having anti-oxidant property....
Jatropha curcus linn bark were extracted using water to obtain aqueous extracts. This extract was evaluated for anti cataleptic activity using clonidine induced and haloperidol-induced catalepsy models at the dose of 50 mg/kg, i.p. The aqueous extracts (50 mg/kg, i.p.) of the plant significantly inhibited clonidine-induced catalepsy and haloperidol-induced catalepsy. Thus polar constituents of the plant can be used as antihistaminics and may have promising role in the treatment of asthma....
The present study, aims to evaluate the antidiabetic potential of ethanol extract of A.aspera Linn. Against alloxan induced diabetic rats. Wistar strain of albino rats of either sex were divided into five groups comprising of six rats each. Group I served as normal control, group II served as disease control (alloxan induced), group III & IV animals, received ethanol extract of A.aspera Linn leaf and callus at a dosage of 250 mg/kg body weight for 45 days, groupV served as standard drug control (glibenclamide1mg/Kg body weight). After the experimental period the blood and tissue samples were collected and subjected to various biochemical and enzymic parameters. There were profound alteration in fasting blood glucose, serum insulin, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) and liver glycogen levels in alloxanized rats. Total protein, albumin, globulin, urea level were also altered in diabetic rats. The alterations were observed to resume (P<0.05) back to normal on treatment with plant drug. The effect of plant extract was found to be dose dependent. The present investigation reveals the antidiabetic potential of ethanol extract of leaf and callus of A.aspera L...
Guar gum is derived from the seeds of plant Cyamposis tetragonoloba (guar). An annual leguminous plant originating from India and Pakistan, also cultivated in the United States. It is an arid and semi arid plant, tolerates arid conditions valiantly. Its product, the guar gum, is extracted from the guar seed after a multistage industrial process. It is a gel-forming carbohydrate which is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract of mammals including human beings. It is largely used in the form of guar gum powder as an additive in foods, in pharmaceuticals, paper, textiles, explosives, oil well drilling and cosmetics industry. It is also beneficial in the management of many health problems like diabetes, bowel movements, heart disease and colon cancer. The present paper reviews the available information on different aspects of guar gum (production composition, properties, processing, and food applications) along with elaborating its role in reducing diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk and its potential in weight loss program....
Jatropha is a multipurpose shrub and it has been introduced in the tropical countries for the production of bio diesel an alternative to non renewable diesel for engines. Beside the production of biodiesel it also has many other uses like medicinal purposes, production of soap, cattle fodder etc. In many parts of India farmers have been using Jatropha for fencing the agricultural lands. Besides protection from entry of cattle and animals during hot summer these plants act as barrier against hot winds and play vital role in reducing the evapotranspiration rates. Jatropha plant root exudates influence pathogenic fungi, bacteria and nematodes in various ways. In ancient systems of medicines Jatropha is mentioned as medicinal herb. This mini review is an effort to understand the effect of these root exudates in Jatropha and the plant pathogens affecting the crops thus having an economic importance....
Careya arborea Roxb (Lecythidaceae)) is commonly known as ââ?¬Å?kumbhiââ?¬Â. The aim of present study was to carry out morphology, microscopy and physiochemical parameter of fruits and seeds of Careya arborea. The detailed microscopy of fruits revealed that the presence of sclereids and fibers. The detail histology of seed shows starch grain and stone cells. The result of these studies could be useful for correct identification and detection of adulterants of this plant material....
In the present investigation physiochemical parameters of the leaves of Berberis asiatica.Berberis Asiatic a commonly known as Daruhal di/Kilmora belonging to family Berberidence. Berberis asiatica roots have been used for treatment of affection of eyes, skin, rheumatism and jaundice could be a substitute for endangered species Berberis aristata exhaustively used by industries and in ayurvedic system of medicine. Quantitative estimation of total ash value, acid insoluble ash and water soluble ash may serve as useful indices for identification of the powdered drugs. The study scientifically validates the use of plants in traditional medicine and phytochemical data will be helpful for the standardization and quality control of precious indigenous drug and also Pharmaceutical industries....
Clerodendrus splendens (Family- Verbanaceae) is a perennial shrub commonly known as Flaming glorybower. It is a well-known plant in Ghanaian folklore medicine. It is the plant of tropical and subtropical regions. Plant part such as leaves, roots, flowers and stems are reported for possessing activities like skin infections, immunomodulation, anti-microbial, antioxidant, anti-histaminic, antipyretic and in wound healing. C. splendens showed presence of sterols, tannins, flavonoids and diterpenoids. In the present review attempts have been made to present comprehensive information of traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Clerodendrum splendens....
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