Polygonum minus (Polygonaceae) is a medicinal herb distributed throughout eastern Asia. The present study investigated antiproliferative effect of P. minus and its possible mechanisms. Four extracts (petroleum ether, methanol, ethyl acetate, and water) were prepared by cold maceration. Extracts were subjected to phytochemical screening, antioxidant, and antiproliferative assays; the most bioact...

Pectinase enzymes are one of the commercially important enzymes having great potential in various industries especially in food industry. Pectinases accounts for 25 % of global food enzymes produced and their market is increasing day by day. Therefore, the exploration of microorganism with novel characteristics has always been the focus of the research. Microorganism dwelling in unique habitat ...

AIM This investigation aimed to assess the hepatoprotective effect of saponin fraction isolated from the fruit pericarp of Sapindus mukorossi on carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4))-induced hepatotoxicity. METHODS Fruit of S. mukorossi was collected and authenticated, and dried pericarp powder subjected to extraction with cold ethanol (70%) by maceration followed by isolation of total saponin fracti...

Stigmasta-5,22-dien-3-O-βDgalactopyranoside has been isolated from ethyl acetate fraction of Nothopanax scutellarium Merr leaves. Extraction method used in this study was the maceration. Separation of compounds were done by column chromatography and thin layer chromatography (TLC). The purification of compound was tested by melting point test and structure elucidation performed using spectrosco...

Introduction: To establish the pharmacognostical and phytochemical standardization parameters of Pyrus pashia fruits in order to ensure quality and safety of this traditionally acclaimed medicinal tree. Methods: The fresh fruits of P. pashia were collected and dried. Fruit was subjected to various pharmacognostical investigations, Extraction procedures, and preliminary phytochemical screening, ...

Dental caries is a multifactorial infectious disease that leads to the destruction of dental hard tissue. The main goal of research into medicinal plants is to seek compounds with antimicrobial activity for subsequent use in prevention strategies and control of infectious diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of fractions and subfractions obtained from Elaea...

Oils, fats including their hydrolytic products (glycerol and fatty acids) are widely used as raw materials in food, cosmetics, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. In this study, the seed oil of Garcinia kola was investigated for its antimicrobial properties. The seed oil, extracted with n-hexane by cold maceration was assessed for the presence of secondary metabolites and thereafter tested ...

Plants have been source of fantastic natural compounds that range in complexity. Chemical studies on traditional medicinal plants have led to discovery of potent bioactive components. Pistacia integerrima belonging to family Anacardiaceae has been traditionally effective for rheumatic pain, analgesic and antipyretic effects and used in treatment of coughs, phthisis, asthma and dysentery. Natura...

To study the anti-inflammatory activity of a hydro-ethanolic extract of Alternathera brasiliana leaves (HEAB).The study was carried out using Wistar albino rats (150-180 gm) and Swiss albino mice (20-25 gm) of either sex. HEAB was prepared by cold maceration. The effect of HEAB was investigated for anti-inflammatory activity using carrageenan induced paw edema (acute), cotton pellet granuloma (...