Isoflavanquinones from Abrus precatorius roots with their antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory effects.

Phytochemical studies on the root of Abrus precatorius Linn. (Fabaceae), leads towards the identification of four undescribed (abruquinones M, N, O, and P), and seven known abruquinones, (abruquinones A, E, B, F, I, D, and G). Spectroscopic analyses (1D, and 2D NMR, HRESI-MS) were used in elucidating structures of the all compounds.

Modulation of Blood Coagulation and Hematological Parameters by Leaf Methanol Extract and Fractions in STZ-Induced Diabetes in the Rat.

Diabetes affects the homeostasis of the circulatory system. Benth S. Moore (Asteraceae) is an edible plant locally used in the treatment of wounds, stomach ulcer, and skin-related conditions in Africa and some other parts of the world.

In vitro anticoagulant effect of leaf methanol extract and fractions on human blood.

Background: Blood coagulation is a rapid and efficient process that produces clot formation which requires regulation. A derangement of blood coagulation is a feature of many disease conditions. This study investigated the in vitro effects of Benth S.

Hematological and lipid profile evaluation of a hexane fraction of Costus afer leaves in arthritic rats.

Context: Costus afer Ker Gawl. (Costaceae) is an ethnomedical plant used as therapy against inflammatory disorders.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the hematological and lipid profile analysis of hexane fraction of C.

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of Costus afer Ker Gawl. hexane leaf fraction in arthritic rat models.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Costus afer Ker Gawl is an indigenous tropical African medicinal plant used as therapy in the treatment of inflammatory ailments such as rheumatoid arthritis. This study was designed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of the hexane fraction of C. afer leaves (CAHLF).

Chemical constituents in n-butanol fractions of Castus afer ker Gawl leaf and stem.

Aim: This study was designed to investigate the bioactive compounds in Costus afer Ker Gawl, an indigenous African medicinal plant whose leaf and stem extracts are used in the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases, especially rheumatism and arthritis.

Materials And Methods: The bioactive compounds present in the n-butanol fractions of C. afer leaf and stem were identified using qualitative phytochemical evaluation and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) analytical method, comparing the mass spectra of the identified compounds with those of the National Institute of Standards and Technology database library.