Identification of the best plant ratios for a polyherbal tea mix to obtain optimum antioxidant, antidiabetic, and β-glucuronidase inhibition activities.

Background: The influence of plant types and their ratios on the effectiveness of polyherbal formulations is a crucial yet underexplored area of research.

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the optimal ratios of Phylanthus debilis (PW), Osbeckia octrandra (HB), and Artrocarpus heterophyllus (WR) leaf powders for a polyherbal tea to achieve the best functional properties.

Material And Methods: A three-level factorial design was used to examine the combined effect of three independent variables (PW, WR, and HB) on antioxidant, antidiabetic, and β-glucuronidase inhibitory activities.

Long-term health manifestations of hump-nosed pit viper (Genus: ) bites.

Introduction: The hump-nosed pit viper (Genus: ) is a highly medically significant snake in Sri Lanka, responsible for the majority of venomous snakebites (22-77%). They are found throughout Sri Lanka and the Western Ghats region of India. The venom can lead to two types of effects: acute and long-term.

Epidemiology and clinical features of Hypnale nepa (hump-nosed pit viper) envenoming in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka homes 3 species of hump-nosed pit vipers including Hypnale Hypnale, H. zara and H. nepa from which, latter 2 are endemic to the country.

Cat-eyed snake (Genus: Boiga) bites in Sri Lanka: First authentic case series.

Cat snakes (Genus: Boiga) are considered to be of lesser medical important in Sri Lanka, as their bites are known to cause only mild local effects such as local pain and swelling at the site of the bite. Five species of cat snakes are found in Sri Lanka, of which three are endemic. They are widely distributed all over the country.

Epidemiological and clinical features of hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnale hypnale and Hypnale zara) envenoming in children.

Background: Bites by the hump-nosed pit vipers (HNPV) of the genus Hypnale are the commonest type of venomous snakebites in Sri Lanka. Their bites frequently cause local effects while rarely causing systemic envenoming, that may include acute kidney injury and coagulopathy. There are 3 species of genus Hypnale including H.