The macroscopic and microscopic characters, physical constant values, extractive values, ash values and the behaviour of powder drug on treatment with different chemical regents, microchemical and histochemical analyses were conducted to characterize some pharmacognostical parameters of Curcuma amada linn. (Zingiberaceae).

Infectious diseases, particularly skin and mucosal infections, are common in most of the tribal inhabitants due to lack of sanitation, potable water and awareness of hygienic food habits. Skin diseases like wounds, furuncles, sepsis, atopic dermatitis, cellulitis, gas gangrene, acne, candidiasis can be caused by a variety of the microbes. Plants produce a diverse range of bioactive molecules, m...

This investigation was conducted to evaluate the antimicrobial effectiveness of agar disc diffusion method and determine inhibition zone Curcuma amada (CA) rhizome extracts (petroleum ether, dichloromethane, chloroform) against 12 bacterial species 4 fungal species. The zones were compared those Ciprofloxacin Griseofulvin for antibacterial antifungal activities, respectively. findings revealed ...

Aqueous and alcoholic extracts of curcuma amda roxb. rhizomes have been evaluated for its anti tumour activity in Swiss albino mice. Alcoholic extract exhibited more potent anti tumour activity than aqueous extract. In-vitro cytotoxicity studies were confirmed by brine shrimp bioassay method. A significant increase in the life span and a decrease in the cancer cell number and tumour weight were...

India has rich history of using plants for medicinal purposes. Curcuma species are well-known indigenous medicine. They are used for the treatment of various ailments and metabolic disorders. In Manipur, traditionally the rhizomes of Curcuma caesia Roxb. is used in treating leucoderma, asthma, tumours, piles, bronchitis etc. The paste is applied on bruises, contusions and rheumatic pains. Essen...