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Antibacterial and cytotoxic activities of Spondias pinnata (Linn. f.) Kurz fruit extract

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Antibacterial and cytotoxic activities of Spondias pinnata (Linn. f.) Kurz fruit extract Authors: Muhammad, Ashif; Rahman, Md. Shafiur; Kabir, ANM Hamidul; Kabir, Shaila; Hossain, Md. Khalid Abstract: The plant Spondias pinnata (Linn. f.) Kurz belonging to Anacardiaceae family, is used as a medicinal agent in Bangladesh. In the present investigation, attempt was undertaken to study the antibacterial potency and cytotoxic activity of 80% ethanol extract of its fruit. The antibacterial activity was performed by the disc diffusion method and cytotoxicity was observed by brine shrimp lethality bioassay. The fruit extract exhibited mild to potent antibacterial activity against some Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria at a concentration of 500 µg/disc. Among them Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus epidermidis shows promising result. The ethanolic extract revealed strong cytotoxicity having LC₅₀ of 2.12±0.09 µg/ml. Page(s): 265-267

Indirect organogenesis of Vitex trifolia Linn.-An important medicinal plant

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Indirect organogenesis of Vitex trifolia Linn.-An important medicinal plant Authors: Arulanandam L, John Peter; Ghanthikumar, S Abstract: A protocol was established for mass propagation of the valuable medicinal plant Vitex trifolia Linn.(Verbenaceae) through in vitro culture using leaf and internodal explants. The highest percentage (88%) of callus induction from internodal explants was observed on MS medium supplemented with 1.5mg/l 2, 4-D and 0.3mg/l KIN and highest percentage (95%) of shoot induction from callus was observed on MS medium supplemented with 2.0mg/l BAP and 0.3mg/l NAA. The in vitro raised shoots were successfully rooted in MS medium augmented with 0.5 mg/l IBA. The plantlets were subsequently hardened to green house conditions. Page(s): 261-264

Ethnomedicinal plants used for curing dysentery and diarrhoea by tribals of Jhabua District (Madhya Pradesh)

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Ethnomedicinal plants used for curing dysentery and diarrhoea by tribals of Jhabua District (Madhya Pradesh) Authors: Wagh, Vijay V; Jain, Ashok K; Kadel, Chitralekha Abstract: Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh is inhabited by Bhil and Bhilala tribes who possess vast knowledge about uses of a good number of plant species for curing various ailments. The present papers deals with 20 plant species used against dysentery and diarrhoea by these tribes. All plants are enumerated along with botanical name followed by family, local names, voucher specimen number, parts uses and mode of administration of drugs. Out of 20 plant species 09 plants species are used against diarrhoea and 11 against dysentery. Page(s): 256-260

Ethnobotany of Irular tribe in Palamalai Hills, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Ethnobotany of Irular tribe in Palamalai Hills, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Authors: Umapriya, T; Rajendran, A; Aravindhan, V; Thomas, Binu; Maharajan, M Abstract: The present paper highlights the use of plants for various ailments by Irular tribe living in Palamalai Hills. A total of 50 plants species belonging to 47 genera and 31 families used by them as herbal medicines to treat several common diseases such as skin diseases, dysentery, cough and cold, cuts and wounds, etc. were documented. During present study it has been observed that the ethnobotanical systems and herbal medicines as therapeutic agents are of a paramount importance in addressing health problems of traditional communities. The indigenous knowledge available with these people plays an important role in quick and proper identification of natural resources. Page(s): 250-255