Clinical Evaluation of the Safety and Tolerability of Film-Forming Sprays in Patients With Psoriasis and Eczema.

Background Treating dermatological pathologies under occlusion therapy is a popular adjunct, especially in thickened, lichenified areas of psoriasis where sustained contact with topical corticosteroids plays a pivotal role. Film-forming spray (FFS) can be a novel, alternate approach along with topical treatment in this area for carefully selected cases. This study aimed to evaluate the safety profile and physical characteristics of a novel formulation of an FFS in patients with psoriasis and eczema.

Effect of Jyotiṣmatī seed oil on spatial and fear memory using scopolamine induced amnesia in mice.

Background: Treatment of memory impairment associated with dementia such as Alzheimer's disease is still inadequate and requires development of new drugs.

Objective: The objective was to evaluate the memory enhancing effect of Celastrus paniculatus seed oil.

Materials And Methods: C.

Experimental evaluation of analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet potential of Dashamoola.

Background: Dashamoola, in the form of arishta and kwath, is a commonly used classical Ayurvedic multi-ingredient formulation for management of pain, arthritis and inflammatory disorders.

Objective: To study analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet activity of Dashamoola and its combination with aspirin.

Materials And Methods: Wistar albino rats (180-200 g) and Swiss albino mice (20-25 g) of either sex were divided randomly into five groups: Distilled water, aspirin (500mg/kg in rats; 722.

Effect of Saraswatarishta in animal models of behavior despair.

Background: Saraswatarishta (SA) is a herbo-mineral formulation consisting of 18 plants some of which are Medhyarasayanas. It has been claimed to be useful in treating central nervous system disorders.

Objective: To evaluate antidepressant effect of 'Saraswatarishta'(SA) alone and in combination with imipramine and fluoxetine in animal models of depression.