Hepatotoxicity is caused due to intake of drug or any chemical above the therapeutic range or as overdose. Current therapies for the management of hepatotoxicity are associated with several side effects. The present study was envisaged to explore the hepatoprotective potential of Ehretia laevis (E.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a huge global health issue and one of the most studied diseases, with a large global prevalence. Oxidative stress is a cytotoxic consequence of the excessive development of ROS and suppression of the antioxidant defense system for ROS elimination, which accelerates the progression of diabetes complications such as diabetic neuropathy, retinopathy, and nephropathy. Hyperglycaemia induced oxidative stress causes the activation of seven major pathways implicated in the pathogenesis of diabetic complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEpilepsy, a chronic neurological condition, impacts millions of individuals globally and remains a significant contributor to both illness and mortality. Available antiepileptic drugs have serious side effects which warrants to explore different medicinal plants used for the management of epilepsy reported in Traditional Indian Medicinal System (TIMS). Therefore, we explored the antiepileptic potential of the Grewia tiliaefolia (Tiliaeceae) which is known for its neuroprotective properties.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAutism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder which disrupts communication, social and interactive skills followed by appearance of repetitive behavior. The underlying etiology remains incomprehensible but genetic and environmental factors play a key role. Accumulated evidence shows that alteration in level of gut microbes and their metabolites are not only linked to gastrointestinal problems but also to autism.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGrewia asiatica Linn. is a well-known plant for its nutritional and therapeutic attributes. It has been mentioned in ancient Indian literature as Rasayana due to its stimulant and tonic effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDiabetes is the most prevalent disorder in the world characterized by uncontrolled high blood glucose levels and nephropathy is one of the chief complications allied with hyperglycemia. Vanillic acid; the main bioactive compound derived from natural sources such as vegetables, fruits and plants possesses various pharmacological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative. The current study was designed to investigate the antidiabetic and renoprotective effects of vanillic acid by its various pharmacological activities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEthnopharmacological Relevance: Physalis divaricata D. Don. is an erect weed of family Solanaceae.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMinocycline, a second-generation tetracycline antibiotic is being widely tested in animals as well as clinical settings for the management of multiple neurological disorders. The drug has shown to exert protective action in a multitude of neurological disorders including spinal-cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, and Parkinson's disease. Being highly lipophilic, minocycline easily penetrates the blood brain barrier and is claimed to have excellent oral absorption (~100% bioavailability).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the most prevalent neurodegenerative diseases reported in the aging population across the globe. About 46.8 million people are reported to have dementia, and AD is mainly responsible for dementia in aged people.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Phyllanthusfraternus is a pantropical weed of family phyllanthaceae, mainly found in northeast India. It has been used in the folklore medicine of Manipur tribe for treating type 2 diabetes.
Objective: The present study was commenced to evaluate the anti-diabetic and renoprotective potential of P.
The consumption of cruciferous vegetables rich in isothiocyanates has long been associated with a reduced risk of various types of cancer. 4-(methylthio)butyl isothiocyanate also called erucin is an isothiocyanate present in appreciable quantity in the seeds of Eruca sativa Mill. plant.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNeuropathic pain is a complex, chronic pain state accompanied by tissue injury and nerve damage. This important health issue constitutes a challenge for the modern medicine worldwide. The management of neuropathic pain remains a major clinical challenge, pertaining to an inadequate understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms of neuropathic pain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Alstonia scholaris commonly known as 'Saptaparni' is an Indian traditional medicinal plant used in Ayurveda. It is commonly used to treat various disorders like asthma, bronchitis, diarrhea, dysentery and malaria. In folklore medicine the milky juice of the plant is applied on wounds and ulcers to treat pain, ear ache and also in rheumatic pains.
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