Katuk (Sauropus androgynus) leaves have been traditionally used in Indonesia for increasing human breast milk production. In the previous research, katuk high moisture content, therefore extract were being prepared as spray dried S. androgynus extract. The freeze extracted with ultrasonic assisted extraction method using ethanol 80% a solvent. Then, was drying maltodextrin aid. To improve physi...

Satureja hortensis is a popular herb in most regions of the world with leaves used as seasoning. Evidence shows that this plant contains phenolic components such as thymol and carvacrol with a relatively wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity. This study aimed at evaluating the efficacy of S. hortensis plant powder as an alternative to antimicrobial growth promoters in broiler diets. The plant...

This study aims to the characteristics of herbal teabags from belimbing wuluh leaves and gotu kola with addition cinnamon powder. used a completely randomized design 5 treatments, namely differences in powder 0%, 1%, 2%, 3% 4% 3 replications. The data obtained were analyzed statistically using ANOVA (Analysis Of Variance) if they significantly different, then continued DNMRT (Duncan's News Mult...

Aim: To rationalize the macroscopial, microscopical and physico-chemical studies on leaves of plant Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. Methods: The pharmacognostic characters were determined in terms macroscopy, microscopy powder leaves. crude ethanolic extract was using parameters, preliminary phytochemical investigation (TLC). Results: microscopic study shows general characteristic Phytochemical ...

Pharmacognostical evaluation of leaves Adiantum lunulatum is done for identification in field and differentiation from other species Adiantum. Methods: A detailed literary work drug studied its pharmacognostical, phytochemical analytical study including powder microscopy taste determination with suitable instruments. Results: Macroscopic reveals the pinnacles are half moon shaped, alternate, su...

Although the use of medicinal plants or natural products has increased in recent decades all over the world, little information is available on their potential risk to health. Annona crassiflora Mart., a plant commonly known as araticum in Brazil, has been widely used in folk medicine for a long time since its seeds and leaves are often utilised in the treatment of cancer, snake bites, and vene...

AIM To observe the influence of mulberry (Morus indica L. cv Suguna) leaves on lipid abnormalities in STZ-diabetic rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Treatment with dried mulberry leaf powder for a period of 8 weeks in hyperglycemic and hyperlipidemic STZ-diabetic rats. RESULTS Mulberry leaves regulated fasting blood glucose, ameliorated the abnormalities in lipid profile as indicated by significa...

Consumption of herbal leafy porridges is a reputed dietary remedy among Sri Lankans in treating diabetes. The aim of the study was to develop a rice based herbal porridge [rice: fresh leaves: scraped coconut kernel 13 15: 25 30: 10 13 (w/w/w)] commercially with Scoparia dulcis leaves which has proven antidiabetic effects and low GI (fresh porridge) which benefits diabetics. Two porridges with t...

Experiments were carried out to determine the potential of using the powder and essential oil from dried ground leaves of Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass) to control storage deterioration and aflatoxin contamination of melon seeds (Colocynthis citrullus L.). Four mould species: Aspergillus flavus, A. niger, A. tamarii and Penicillium citrinum were inoculated in the form of conidia suspension (...

The synthesis and structure of the thiogermanic acids H4Ge4S10 and H2Ge4S9 are reported. A novel preparation method consisting of reacting germanium oxide with liquid hydrogen sulfide containing a trace amount of water is used to form Ge4S104ions. Evaporating the hydrogen sulfide solution at room temperature leaves an unstable H4Ge4S10·xH2O product. The stoichiometry and structure of the therma...