Publications by authors named "Shaukat Mahmud"

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are frequently used for the treatment and prevention of inflammation with the increase in number of side effects. Traditional plants have been used to treat inflammation owing to lesser adverse responses. Croton bonplandianus being an anti-inflammatory plant is extensively utilized all over the world.

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The object of this study is to investigate the quality of various plant materials used in the preparation of herbal formulations using different methods of standardization to confirm their purity, safety and efficacy. However, it is uncertain whether these raw materials comply with the standards prescribed in the pharmacopeias. In the present study six raw materials' i.

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Histopathological studies are an essential element to ascertain comprehensive safety profile of a drug. Unfortunately limited data are available about the toxicity of herbal remedies. Since a popular medicinal plant Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb) Planch.

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In traditional medicine Cardiospermum halicacabum L. (Sapindeaceae) is used against various ailments such as rheumatism, nervous diseases, stiffness of the limbs and snakebite. Leaves are crushed and made into a tea, which aids itchy skin.

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The various extracts of leaves Holoptelea integrifolia (Ulmaceae) were investigated for analgesic activity in mice by tail flick method. The fresh plant leaves of H. integrifolia were collected, dried, cleaned, weighed and chopped into small pieces and percolated in ethanol.

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