Polymer blend microspheres for controlled drug release: the techniques for preparation and characterization: a review article.

The use of polymers and their microspheres in drug delivery is well known for they are being widely used in the field of drug delivery. The polymer entraps a drug which is to be released in a predesigned manner in the body through biodegradation. The blending of polymers is one way of modifying and enhancing the properties of polymer- based products which is also a cost effective procedure rather than developing a new product.

Anti - inflammatory potential of balarishta and dhanvantara gutika in albino rats.

Balarishta and Dhanvantara gutika are ayurvedic medicines prescribed in different diseases including rheumatism. These medicines were screened for anti-inflammatory activity against cotton pellet induced granuloma in albino rats. There was significant reduction in cotton pellet weight by both the tested drugs.

Hepatoprotective activity of navayasa curna and hasava combination.

Navayasa curna mixed in Lohasava was screened for hepatoprotective activity against carbon tetrachloride induced liver injury in albino rats at a dose of 100mg/kg body weight. The drug reduced liver weight, alkaline phosphatase and GOT activity in liver and chloresterol and GPT activity in serum. There was no effect on protein and liver glycogen.

Standardisation of karpurasava.

Asavas and aristhas are medicines prepared by fermentation. In some medicines alcohol produced by fermentation is distilled and added to the powdered drugs for a fixed period, filtered and the filtrate is used as medicines.Karpurasava is prepared by distilling the alcohol.

Studies on the standardisation of curnas part - ii talizadya curna.

Talisadya churna was prepared by pounding the individual ingredients in mortar and pestle and mixie. The Curna prepared by pounding the ingredients in mortar and pestle showed higher exhaustive extraction in hexane and solubility in alcohol. The Curna prepared by grinding the ingredients in mixie showed less acid insoluble content, high volatile matter, water soluble matter, and exhaustive extraction in chloroform.