Publications by authors named "Pushpa V H"

Shivagutika is a polyherbal formulation mentioned in Ayurveda, the oldest system of medicine. The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-breast cancer potential of DCM extract of Shivagutika using MCF-7, MDA-MB-231, and MDA-MB-468. Primarily, various extracts of Shivagutika were prepared and subjected to primary analysis-total protein, phenolic acid content, and flavonoid content.

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Context: L. (Magnoliaceae) has been known since ancient times for its rich medicinal properties.

Objective: The ethanol extract of leaves (EEMC) was evaluated on depression and anxiety using and studies.

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Objective: To evaluate the effect of Edrophonium on blood glucose levels in euglycemic albino rats through OGTT.

Materials And Methods: Twelve Swiss albino rats weighing around 150-200 gms of either sex were randomly selected from the central animal facility, JSSMC, Mysore and divided into two groups. The control group received distilled water (25ml/kg body wt.

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Background: Epilepsy is one common neurological disorder requiring newer targets and newer drugs for its efficient management. In the recent days brain renin angiotensin system has gained immense importance because of its involvement in seizure regulation.

Objective: To evaluate and compare antiepileptic activity of different doses olmesartan and telmisartan on MES and PTZ induced seizure models.

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Background: Carvedilol is a commonly used drug in hypertension, congestive heart failure in diabetics. It has moderate calcium channel blocking property in addition to α1 and non selective β antagonistic activity. Though some studies bring forth the beneficial effects of Carvedilol in cardiovascular comorbidities in diabetes, there is no consensus on its effects on glycaemic levels.

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