Publications by authors named "Raksha A Purohit"

In developing countries, diarrhoea is a major issue of concern, where consistent use of antibiotics has resulted in several side effects along with development of resistance among pathogens against these antibiotics. Since natural products are becoming the treatment of choice, therefore present investigation involves mechanistic evaluation of antidiarrhoeal potential of Begonia roxburghii and its marker rutin against Shigella flexneri (SF) induced diarrhoea in rats following in vitro, in vivo and in silico protocols. The roots of the plant are used as vegetable in the North East India and are also used traditionally in treating diarrhoea.

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Since diarrhoea is reportedly the third largest cause of fatality among kids, therefore it is considered to be one of the major areas of concerns among developing nations. The main causative agents of diarrhoea include , and where shares the maximum contribution. The roots of the plant Vogel.

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