ABSTRACT The paper deals with ethnoveterinary medicinal plants used to treat bone fracture to the animals. A total 24 plant species belonging to 24 genera and 20 families have been recorded from the Rayalaseema region of the Andhra Pradesh. Formulations and dosage of use were also given in the paper. Due to over exploitation of the medicinal plants in this region plants may undergo rare and endangered. So it is suggest that ex-situ and in-situ conservation is needed to overcome the said problem. Keywords: Etnoveterinary medicinal plants, Bone fracture, Rayalaseema region.
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ROLE OF INDIGENOUS FUNGAL SPECIES IN THE DEGRADATION OF SOME COMMONLY USED DYES
ABSTRACT Different native fungal strains were isolated from the dye effluent and were acclimatized and screened for the degradation experiments against five commonly used dyes viz. Methyl Red, Methyl Orange, Erichrome Black, Crystal Violet and Malachite Green. RGL and MRL values for these bacterial strains against the dyes were evaluated by keeping them on solid culture media or Dye Modified Media (DMM). The relative decolorization potential of bacterial strains was determined by growing them in liquid media and its modifications. From the screening experiments several fungal isolate strains emerged as ‘Degrader strains’ that possess a good deal as they displayed good values of MRL and RGL against various dyes in DMM. It was found that these degrader strains were Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus tereus and Penicillium sp. that displayed a good deal of decolorization against all the dyes tested. Best results were obtained for Aspergillus niger followed by Aspergillus flavus against all the tested dyes. Methyl Orange and Methyl Red dyes were the most accessible dyes for degradation. Aspergillus niger displayed a maximum decolorization percentage of 79% and 78% against Methyl Orange and Methyl Red dye respectively. Keywords: Degradation, Rich Growth Limit, Maximum Resistance Level, Decolorization percentage.
ABSTRACT Curcuma aromatica Salisb. mentioned as ‘Vanaharidra’ in Ayurveda, belongs to the ‘ginger family’ Zingiberaceae. It is a perennial herb with characteristic aromatic rhizomes used in many traditional systems of medicines in India, China and other Southeast Asian countries. The rhizome of the plant is rich in alkaloids, flavonoids, curcuminoids, tannins and terpenoids which are reported to be the reasons for its various pharmacological properties. The extraction of compounds in different solvents shows that the plant contains curdione, neocurdione, germacrone as its major components. Extensive literature survey showed that the plant has anticancerous, anti-obesity,anti-acne, antitussive, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and wound healing properties. The rhizome extract of the plant is highly effective against many human pathogens as well as microorganisms causing food spoilage and food borne diseases. The plant thus proves to be a promising candidate for the development and designing of modern drugs for several diseases. The present study was aimed to review the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of C. aromatica Salisb. Keywords: Curcuma aromatica, Rhizome extract, Pharmacological, Antimicrobial, Anticancerous.
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A MULTIUSEFULL PLANT OF CINNAMON: A PHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEW
The eternal tree of tropical medicine, belongs to the Lauraceae family known as Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, and Cinnamon cassia), it is a multifacilited medicinal plant having the medicinal value of each part of tree. Cinnamon primarily contains vital oils, cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid, and cinnamate etc. In addition to being an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anticancer, lipid-lowering, and cardiovascular-disease-lowering compound, in this article we are focus on the origin, cultivation collection of Cinnamon tree.
ABSTRACT Ayurveda is simply translated as ‘science of life’ and more comprehensively as ‘the knowledge that teaches us which substances, life style and activities are beneficial or harmful for life.’ Yashtimadhu or liquorice has been included in the pharmacopeia of many ancient civilizations. The present study was aimed to access the standard pharmacognostical profile of stem of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn. Stem powder of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn was used to access the pharmacognostical evaluation as per standard protocols. Pharmacognostical findings of the drug are prismatic crystals, pericyclic fibers, cortex, medullary rays, starch grain, etc. The preliminary pharmacognostical study needed for proper identification and authentication of stem of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn. Keywords: Glycyrrhiza glabra, Yashtimadhu, Stem, Pharmacognosy.
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IN VITRO EVALUATION OF THE ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF STRYCHNOS POTATORUM L.
Rupali R. Chaudhary, Surekha A. Kalkar and Subhash R. Somkuwar*
ABSTRACT The present study was carried out to investigate the in vitro antioxidant activities of the leaves, stem and bark of Strychnos potatorum. Strychnos potatorum L. an important ethnomedicinal plant in the study region. To evaluate an antioxidant potential of different parts of S. potatorum plant, three favorable in vitro test methods was used, including nitric oxide, catalase and superoxide dismutase. The results indicated that S. potatorum exhibits an excellent antioxidant activity. Keywords: Strychnos potatorum, antioxidant activity, nitric oxide, catalase and superoxide dismutase.
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THE PHARMACOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF ALOE VERA- A REVIEW
ABSTRACT Aloe vera contained anthraquinons and their derivatives, these included barbaloin, aloe-emodin-9- anthrone, isobarbaloin, anthrone-C-glycosides and chromones. The gel or mucilage which obtained from the flesh of the leaf contained an emollient polysaccharide, glucomannan, acemannan, bradykininase salicylic acid, amylase, lipase, and carboxypeptidase. The previous studies showed that Aloe vera produced laxative, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, cytotoxic, anti ulcerogenic, cardiovascular and endocrine effects. Keywords: Aloe vera, Constituents, Pharmacology.
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THE CONSTITUENTS AND BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ARUNDO DONAX - A REVIEW
ABSTRACT Arundo donax is considered as one of the medicinal plants. Traditionally, the rhizome or rootstock was used for dropsy. Root or rhizome boiled in wine with honey was used for cancer. Arundo donax was also used for condylomata and indurations of the breast. The root infusion was considered as antigalactagogue, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, hypertensive, hypotensive, and sudorific. Arundo donax is also used as haemostatic, in toothache, and for the treatment of pertussis and cystitis. It contained proteins, carbohydrates, lignin, cellulose, hemicelluloses, alkaloids, indoles, fatty acids, trace elements and many other bioactive metabolites. The previous studies showed that the plant exerted antibacterial, antifungal, anthelmintic, anticancer and other pharmacological effects. It also enhanced milk production and fattening performance. This review will highlight the constituents and pharmacological effects of Arundo donax. Keywords: Arundo donax, traditional uses, chemical constituents, pharmacology
ABSTRACT Village pharmacy plant commonly known as Neem (Azadirachta indica) belongs to the family eliaceae, subfamily Meloideae and tribe Melieae. Neem is the most important multimedicinal trees. It possesses maximum useful non-wood products (flowers, fruits, seed, leaves, and bark, gum, oil and neem cake). These non-wood products are known to have antiallergenic, antidermatic, antifeedent, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antipyorrhoeic, antiscabic, cardiac, diuretic, insecticidal. Because of these activities neem has found enormous applications making it a green treasure. Keywords: Village pharmacy, Neem cosmetics products, Extraction process, Medicinal Activity.
