Investigated six plant extracts viz.,, kaner leaf extract (Nerium indicum), khejri leaf extract (Prosopis cineraria), neem leaf extract (Azadirachta indica), safeda leaf extract (Eucalyptus globulus), tomato leaf extract (Lycopersicum esculentum) and mustard seed extract (Brassica compestris) and four plant powders viz.,, black pepper powder (Piper nigrum), garlic clove powder (Allium sativum),...

this study examines the controlled release behavior of both water-soluble (acetaminophen, caffeine, theophylline and salicylic acid) and water insoluble (indomethacin) drugs derived from caesalpinia pulcherrima seed gum isolated from caesalpinia pulcherrima kernel powder. it further investigates the effect of incorporating diluents such as microcrystalline cellulose and lactose on caffeine rele...

Control programs using conventional insecticides to target anthropogenic mosquito habitats are very expensive because these habitats are widespread, particularly in cities of most African countries. Additionally, there are serious environmental concerns regarding large-scale application of most conventional insecticides. Clearly there is a need for alternative methods that are more effective, l...

Two preparations of herbal shampoo powder were formulated using some common traditional drugs used by folk and traditional people of Bundelkhand region (M.P) India, for hair care. The preparations were formulated using bahera, amla, neem tulsi, shikakai henna & brahmi evaluated for organoleptic, powder charecterestics, foam test and physical evaluation. As the selected drugs being used since lo...

Introduction: In India, mango, neem and babool chewing twigs are considered a common way of cleaning teeth. Dental caries is steadily increasing in the underdeveloped and developing countries. These twigs possess medicinal properties. The present study was conducted to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of these chewing sticks on the caries causing microorganism, Streptococcus mutans. Aim: An ...

This research aims to extract neem oil from kernels of Neem seed. The extracted was used for bio-pesticide control pests. An presser machine extraction the oil. results obtained showed that an average 140ml/kg seed kernel. based insecticides are botanical pesticides safer environment and public. Various studies have shown is non-toxic birds, beneficial insects. Moreover, can be as fungicide, in...

The experiment was conducted at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University farm, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from March to June 2007 with seven treatments viz; T1: Hand picking of infested fruits of bitter gourd at 7 days interval; T2: Neem seed kernel at 5 gm/l of water at 5 days interval +T1; T3: Spray of shobicron 425EC @ 2ml/l of water at 7 days interval + T1; T4: Micronutrient-Zn @ 6.72...

Drinking water is often the main source of fluoride intake by humans, especially in areas where their concentrations in groundwater and/or surface water is high. Endemic fluorosis is present in at least 20 states of India, affecting more than 65 million people including 6 million children. Fluoride ion (F) concentrations in India’s groundwater vary widely, ranging from 0.01 mg/L to 48 mg/L. Def...

The coconut Rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) is one of the most damaging insect to coconut palms in India. The experimental study on the growth response of 3 instar larvae of Oryctes rhinoceros infesting the coconut trees. The LC50/96 hours value for the larvae of Oryctes rhinoceros were 29.5% for neem cake powder, 24.5% for neem oil and 14.9% for distillery effluent respectively. In the ...