Publications by authors named "H S Palep"

Objective: Anti-pathogenic potential of a polyherbal formulation Enteropan® was investigated against a multidrug-resistant strain of the bacterium .

Methods: Growth, pigment production, antibiotic susceptibility, etc., were assessed through appropriate assays.

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Objective: This study aimed at investigating whether the duration of fermenting Panchagavya (PG) preparation in copper vessel affects its biological activity and microbiome composition.

Materials And Methods: Prophylactic potential of PG against bacterial infection was assessed through an in vivo assay employing the nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans as a model host. Bacterial diversity of the PG samples was revealed through metagenomic analysis.

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Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Cap. Torchnil & Tab. Febcin when given as add-on therapy to Covid19 positive patients with moderate disease.

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Background: In view of the gravity of the problem of antimicrobial resistance among pathogenic bacteria against conventional bactericidal agents, investigation on alternative approaches to combat bacterial infections is warranted.

Objective: Current study aimed at investigating anti-infective potential of a polyherbal ayurvedic formulation namely panchvalkal against three different pathogenic bacteria.

Materials And Methods: The panchvalkal formulation available as Pentaphyte P5® was tested for its possible in vitro quorum-modulatory potential against Chromobacterium violaceum, Serratia marcescens, and Staphylococcus aureus through broth dilution assay.

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Background: A Panchvalkal formulation (Pentaphyte P-5®) mentioned in ancient texts of Indian traditional medicine was investigated for its anti-infective potential against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Methods: Effect of the test formulation on bacterial growth and pigment production was evaluated by broth dilution assay. In vivo efficacy was evaluated using Caenorhabditis elegans as the model host.

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