Microscopy and phytochemical screening of the leaves of Pandanus candelabrum were studied. Microscopical examination of the leaves showed paracytic stomata which are more numerous on the lower surface with prisms of calcium oxalate cystals. Preliminary phytochemical screening of the 80 % ethanol extract of the leaves revealed the presence of anthraquinones, saponins and traces of tannins and al...

The roots of Ichnocarpus frutescens (L) R.Br. (Apocynaceae) are used in indigenous system of medicine. The present study on phytochemical characteristics of root powder, namely behavior with different chemical reagents, fluorescent behaviour, extractive values, colour and consistency and qualitative phytochemical studies are useful for identification and conformation of its authenticity.

Hemali Padalia, Pooja Moteriya, Yogesh Baravalia and Sumitra Chanda* 1 Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Microbiological Laboratory, Department of Biosciences (UGC-CAS), Saurashtra University, Rajkot-360005, Gujarat, India 2 Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Microbiological Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot-360005, Gujarat, India * Corresponding author: ema...

Partially purified methanolic extract of Cissus quadrangularis (belonging to Vitaceae member, South Indian medicinal plant) have been explored for antiviral activity and their phytochemical characterisation. In vitro antiviral activity against HSV type1 and 2, and Vero cells at non-cytotoxic concentration were determined. HSV1 and HSV2 showed more sensitivity against the partially purified comp...

Introduction: A species’ populations differ across its distribution due to selection pressure from the climate gradient. Objective: To describe phytochemical variation among 14 tree provenances in an altitudinal gradient of Abies religiosa (Kunth) Schltdl. & Cham. determine if there are associations chemical profiles populations, expressed under a single environment. Materials and methods: ...

background and objectives: cardiospermum halicacabum l. is a climber plant of sapindaceae family with certain medicinal properties that have made it to be used traditionally in different systems of medicine such as ayurveda, homeopathy and unani medicine. literature survey has revealed the reports about some investigations but references were not available about the seeds of c. halicacabum; hen...

molds are one of the most important causes of food spoilage that produce toxic substances called mycotoxins, which endanger the consumer health. the adverse effects of synthetic food preservatives consumption made researches to focus on application of natural preservatives in order to increase shelf life of food as well as prevention of harmful effects of chemical preservatives. the present stu...