Introduction: Nardostachys jatamansi DC. is an important ayurvedic plant. The root and rhizome contain active compounds with carminative, sedative, antispasmodic and tranquilizing properties. It is also used as an insect repellent. Essential oil from the drug shows antimicrobial activity against a number of microorganisms. Method: The present study comprises microscopic and macroscopic studies,...

effect of fire on phyto-sociology of understorey vegetation in chir pine forests of three different silvological characteristics was compared with pure grassland. 15 grasses, 1 sedge, 5 legumes and 21 non-legumes were recorded in the four study sites. floristic composition gradually increased from june to august and then declined slowly by october in all the plots. maximum number of species was...

BACKGROUND: Phytoestrogens derived from soy foods (or isoflavones) have received prevalent usage due to their 'health benefits' of decreasing: a) age-related diseases, b) hormone-dependent cancers and c) postmenopausal symptoms. However, little is known about the influence of dietary phytoestrogens on regulatory behaviors, such as food and water intake, metabolic hormones and neuroendocrine par...

THE DESIGNATION phyto-photo dermatitis is an excellent self-explanatory term for this skin condition. It was first coined by Klaber in 1942. He suggested that this name should be used to describe skin eruptions caused by external contact with plants and their extracts after subsequent exposure to sunlight. This rather interesting skin condition is not seen very often in this part of the world. ...

initiated work in this regard with respect to different PA species (Guo et al., 2011). Additionally, it can be speculated that PA targets (see this review by Guo and Wang) can phosphorylate SPHKs, leading to their activation as previously shown in mammals (Pitson, 2010). Clearly, solving the SPHK structures will be crucial for understanding the regulatory mechanisms that control these enzymes. ...

Phytocompounds have been used in medicine for decades owing to their potential in anti-inflammatory applications. However, major difficulties in achieving sustained delivery of phyto-based drugs are related to their low solubility and cell penetration, and high instability. To overcome these disadvantages, nanosized delivery technologies are currently in use for sustained and enhanced delivery ...