OBJECTIVES The leaf decoctions of Tamarindus indica (TI) have long been traditionally used in liver ailments. The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-apoptotic activity of TI leaf extract against acute ethanol (EtOH)-induced liver injury. The major constituents of the extract were also examined for standardization purposes. METHODS Rats (n = 5-7) were orally pretreated with TI leaf ...

Background: Ischemic heart disease is a leading cause of death in patients with cardiovascular disease. Natural products containing high antioxidant activity have been used as an alternative therapy to improve the living conditions patients. In this study, we examine protective effect tamarind seed (TS) on myocardial hypoxic injury. Methods:<...

ABSTRACT In the present study, objective was to fit different models experimental data of drying tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) seeds and select best model, determine effective diffusion coefficient, activation energy thermodynamic properties for process during at temperatures. The experiment carried out Laboratory Post-Harvest Vegetable Products Instituto Federal Goiano (Federal Institute Goi...