Arctium lappa L, popularly known as burdock, is a medicinal plant with wide application in chinese folk medicine. The objective of the present work was to proceed hydroethanolic extraction leaves, analyze chemical compounds proteins, phenols, antioxidants, phytochemical and its skin healing potential exposed cutaneous lesions rats treated gel containing extract. For preparation extract, fresh l...

A hydroethanolic extract (20% V/V) from Herba Sideritis scardica has been recognized to positively influence cognition. The present investigation aimed at the question if this extract would be able to modify intra-hippocampal communication after oral administration of 100 mg/kg daily for one week. The glutamatergic synapse between Schaffer Collaterals and pyramidal cells can be tested by electr...

In this study the anti-hyperglycemic effect of the hydroethanolic extract of Smallanthus sonchifolius leaves (yacon extract) in streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetic rats (SZT i.p, 50 mg/kg) was characterized, with emphasis on the metabolic changes found in this experimental model. Diabetic and normal rats received extract (400 mg/kg) or water by the oral route for 30 days. At the end of the t...

OBJECTIVE Elsholtzia communis (Collett and Hemsl.) Diels has been widely distributed and is reported for many therapeutic effects. The present study aims to investigate the antistress activity of the leaf extract and its possible molecular mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS Hydroethanolic extract of leaves of E. communis (100 and 200 mg/kg, p.o.) were administered for 7 days to stress-induced m...

The species Kalanchoe brasiliensis, known as "Saião," has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antihistamine activities. It also has the quercetin and kaempferol flavonoids, which exert their therapeutic activities. With extensive popular use besides the defined therapeutical properties, the study of possible side effects is indispensable. The objective of this study is to evaluate the toxicit...

In 80 % of developing countries as stated by official fact sheets and report a large proportion the society still relies on traditional practitioners their armamentarium medicinal plants in order to meet health care needs. The study Psidium Guajava L. fruit ethanol extract from Dukuhwaluh village, Purwokerto, Central Java, Indonesia showed its potential increasing number megakaryocytes, followe...