Background species are perennial shrubs and flowering plants belonging to the family . The leaf and flower parts of ()and () aimed at isolating their active fractions. The present study was to determine in vitro antitumor activity against malignant melanoma cell lines for phytosome formulation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJacq. () belongs to the family of Sapindaceae, commonly known as "" and is used as a traditional medicine for treating wounds due to its high flavonoids content. However, to date there is no experimental evidence on its flavonoid-rich fraction of formulation as an agent for healing wounds.
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"Thamira parpam" (TP), a copper-based herbometallic oxide (copper (II) oxide) nanodrug has been used in Siddha medicine for centuries because of its anti-ulcerogenic property. However, the physicochemical properties and toxicity of TP still remain elusive. Rigorous clinical translation requires deciphering these vital properties.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Pain and inflammation are associatory events in cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis and other chronic diseases. Corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs exert potential side effects on long term use. This study was aimed to investigate the acute oral toxicity, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of leaf and bark extracts of Albizia procera in experimental animal models.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEthnopharmacological Relevance: In the Indian system of medicine, Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, Hemidesmus indicus (R.Br.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTen important plant parts routinely used in South Indian ethnic food preparation as spices and condiments were investigated for their potential antidyslipidemic properties. The aim of the study was to characterize the biochemical properties of the polyherbal formulation (nutritional supplement) and evaluate its use to control dyslipidemia in patients. Phytochemical evaluation, in vitro α-amylase inhibitory assay, and high performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC) fingerprinting were carried out with alcoholic extracts of all 10 individual plants and with the nutritional supplement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Candidiasis is one of the most common opportunistic infections caused by Candida albicans. Fluconazole is the drug of choice for prevention and management of this condition. However, the emergence of fluconazole resistant candidal strains has become a major concern.
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