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Phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of leaves of Abutilon indicum

2014-01-21T16:42:30Z

Title: Phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of leaves of Abutilon indicum Authors: Lakshmayya; Nelluri, Narasimha Rao; Kumar, Pramod; Agarwal, Nanda Kishor; Gouda, T Shivaraj; Setty, S Ramachandra Abstract: The leaves of Abutilon indicum Linn. were traditionally used to treat bronchitis, gonorrhoea, and as mouthwash in toothache, etc. However local practitioners have claimed that the leaves are highly useful in controlling diabetes mellitus. Hence the present study was planned to verify this claim and also to screen for the analgesic property. In addition, an attempt was made to identify the class of phytochemicals present in the leaves and also attribute the pharmacological property of the leaves to the particular type of phytochemicals. The results revealed that the leaves contain steroids, sapogenins, carbohydrates and flavonoids. It was also observed that different extracts have shown significant hypoglycaemic activity at 400 mg/kg dose, but aqueous extract was most potent in reducing the blood glucose levels. Similarly pet, ether extract and benzene extract were found to possess very good analgesic property. In addition all the extracts have shown CNS depressant activity. The results revealed that the use of leaves in controlling diabetes mellitus is justifiable. However present study failed to attribute this property to any class of the phytoconstituent present in the leaves. Page(s): 79-83

Plants used in traditional phytotherapy for hair care by tribals in Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, India

2014-01-21T16:42:17Z

Title: Plants used in traditional phytotherapy for hair care by tribals in Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, India Authors: Punjani, Bhasker L; Kumar, Vimal Abstract: During ethnobotanical field trips in different villages of Sabarkantha district, the information about utilization of natural plant resources for hair care was gathered from tribal informants and Bhagats/Vaidya. Information on 21 plant species belonging to 18 families of angiosperms are reported along with plant parts and some formulations of plant parts used medicinally for the treatment of hair ailments and hair care, such as hair fall, hair growth, baldness (Tal), lice (Ju ) problems, dandruff (Khodo), itching (Khanjvad), hair tonic, hair dye and hair washing. Page(s): 74-78

A folkloric account of selection of cattle: An ethnobiological study

2014-01-21T16:42:09Z

Title: A folkloric account of selection of cattle: An ethnobiological study Authors: Mohanty, R B Abstract: Fifteen folklores concerning fifteen physical behavioral characters of cattle basing on which a farmer can select a bullock befitting his farming necessity are highlighted. The scientific basis of this selection procedure and their present relevance are analysed. Page(s): 69-73

Medicinal plants for skin and hair care

2016-07-20T05:12:37Z

Title: Medicinal plants for skin and hair care Authors: Sharma, Laxmikant; Agarwal, Gaurav; Kumar, Ashwani Abstract: Traditional preparations for herbal beauty care contain several recipes, which may be applied in cosmetic industry without any side effects but with fruitful results. Emblica officinalis Gaertn. (Amla); Acacia concinna DC. (Shikakai); Callicarpa macrophylla Vahl (Priyangu); Curcuma longa Linn. (Haldi); Rubia cordifolia Linn. (Manjith) and Curcuma amada Roxb. (Amhaldi) are strongly suggested for skin and hair care. This paper provides information on uses of Ayurvedic medicinal plants for cure of skin and hair problems and also on herbal cosmetics. Soap-like plants with their source and essential oils are also reported. Page(s): 62-68