The effects of two valerian extracts (aqueous and hydroalcoholic) were investigated through [(3)H]Glutamate ([(3)H]Glu) and [(3)H]Fluorowillardine ([(3)H]FW) receptor binding assays using rat synaptic membranes in presence of different receptor ligands. In addition, the extract stability was monitored spectrophotometrically. Both extracts demonstrated interaction with ionotropic glutamate recep...

Several studies have demonstrated that herbal extracts possess various biological effects including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities. The present study was aimed to investigate the protective effects of the Astragalus gypsicolus (AG) hydroalcoholic extract in early allergic sensitized mice induced by ovalbumin. Phytochemical assay was used to recognize the main active constituents i...

introduction: diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder of the endocrine system leading to increased blood glucose concentration in the patients. as a basic treatment for managing the blood glucose level, insulin or hypoglycemic medications are used but herbal medicines are more favored. the design of this research project was to study the therapeutic effect of hydroalcoholic extract of melissa...

AIM To determine the effect of two different extracts of red maca in male rats. METHODS Prostatic hyperplasia was induced in male rats with testosterone enanthate (TE). The study comprised six groups: one control group (group 1), one group treated with TE (group 2), two groups treated with TE and aqueous extract of red maca (groups 3 and 4), one group treated with hydroalcoholic extract of re...

d-galactose induces pancreatic disorder along with aging mouse model. vitex agnus-castus (vac) has potential pancreatic protective effect. hence, this study was designed to evaluate the hypoglycemic and pancreas protective effects of vac hydroalcoholic extract in d-galactose-induced aging female mice. in the present experimental study, 72 adult female naval medical research institute (nmri) mic...

In the present study, the hepatoprotective activity of hydroalcoholic extract of Selaginella corymbosa leaves was investigated. Qualitative test confirmed the presence of flavonoids, sterols and saponins in the extract. The extract was studied for isoniazid and chloroquine induced hepatic injury using 500mg/kg oral dose in albino rats. The changes were assessed by serum enzyme profile, which in...

BACKGROUND Mikania laevigata leaves are commonly used in Brazil as a medicinal plant. OBJECTIVE To obtain hydroalcoholic dried extract by nebulization and evaluate its antiulcerogenic potential. MATERIALS AND METHODS Plant material and hydroalcoholic extract were processed and analyzed for their physicochemical characteristics. A method using HPLC was validated to quantify coumarin and o-co...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro activity of dentifrices containing the hydroalcoholic extract of the ripe fruit of Eugenia uniflora L. (Surinam cherry) on Streptococcus oralis (ATCC 10557) and Lactobacillus casei (ATCC 7469). Five dentifrices were used: D1: containing hydroalcoholic extract of Eugenia uniflora L.; D2: containing fluoride and hydroalcoholic extract of Eugenia ...

The main objective is to study the inhibitor effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Achyranthes indica Linn. on the crystallization of calcium oxalate in synthetic urine. Our study of the calcium oxalate crystallization is based on change in turbidity followed at 620nm by means of a spectrophotometer. The calcium oxalate formation is induced by the addition of 0.01M sodium oxalate solutions in syn...

background methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (mrsa) is considered a major cause of nosocomial and community infections. its prevalence varies from country to country, even between hospitals of a country. these bacteria often have multi-resistance and can be difficult to treat. objectives the current study evaluated the effect of hydroalcoholic extract of the stem bark of juglans regia...