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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractExploration of Preliminary Phytochemical Studies of Seed of syzygium cuminiKrishna Murti, Deepika Paliwal, Shyna Madan et al.Problem statement: The investigation for possible Preliminary Pharmacognostical and phytochemical activity of seeds of Syzygium cumini were performed to lay down the standards which could be useful in future experimental studies. Approach: The study includes macroscopy, microscopy, preliminary phytochemical screening and physicochemical evaluation of seeds of Syzygium cumini. Results: The results were discussed for both the extracts in terms of … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 6 Mar 2012 · 7,877 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDevelopment of Curcumin Based Ophthalmic FormulationD. Anjana, K. Anitha Nair, N. Somashekara et al.Problem statement: Ophthalmic drug delivery system has been a major challenge due to the distinctive and unique anatomy of the eye. The use of phytochemicals for the application in ocular disease has not been investigated much, due to poor pharmacokinetics of phytochemical and hence poor therapeutic efficacy. Approach: Curcumin is one such phytochemical known for its medicinal properties, but its … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 24 Feb 2012 · 15,401 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstract(+)-Syringaresinol Lignan from New Species Magnolia ThailandicaWisit Monthong, Siripit Pitchuanchom, Narong Nuntasaen, Wilart PompimonProblem statement: Magnolia, an ancient genus, is a large genus of about 210 flowering plant species in the subfamily Magnolioideae of the family Magnoliaceae. Having evolved before bees appeared, the flowers developed to encourage pollination by beetles. Members of this family are rich in a wide variety of biological active compounds including lignans. Magnolia thailandica, a new species for Thailand … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 12 · 11 Oct 2011 · 9,283 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractStudies on Wound Healing and Antiulcer Activities of Extract of Aerial Parts of Phyllanthus niruri L. (Euphorbiaceae)C. O. Okoli, A. C. Ezike, P. A. Akah et al.Problem statement: Phyllanthus niruri is widely used in many parts of the world to manage a wide range of diseases. As part of efforts to elucidate its pharmacological activities and hence medicinal potential, we studied the wound healing and antiulcer properties of extract of the aerial parts using experimentally-created wounds and ulcers in rodents. Approach: Wound healing effect was assessed … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 10,091 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnticancer Activities of Styrylpyrone from the Leaves and Twigs of Goniothalamus maewongensis via Cell Cycle ArrestPradit Pradupsri, Chatchanok Loetchutinat, Narong Nuntasaen et al.Problem statement: Goniothalamus maewongensis is one of three new species which are found in Thailand recently. The genus goniothalamus is not only well known for the rich of styrylpyrones but also famous for the potential of biological activities, especially the cytotoxic activity against a number of human cancer cell lines. The phytochemical and biological investigations of this plant are interesting … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 12 · 31 Dec 2009 · 8,192 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordAssay for Rapid Screening of Phytochemicals as Antimicrobial AgentsGhosh Saurav, Indranil Mukherjee, Ashoke Ranjan Thakur, Shaon Ray ChaudhuriThe present study aims to develop a rapid method for antibiotic sensitivity detection and screening of natural products for antimicrobial activity. The dimension of WBC in blood film was found to get altered when seeded with bacteria and monitored under light microscope. The shrinkage was prevented in response to antibiotic treatment and validated using statistical analysis (two sample one tailed … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 18 Mar 2013 · 8,303 accessesView PDF Cite