The antimicrobial effects of extracts of A. sativum and P. emblica, against pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas sp., Klebsiella sp, Salmonella typhi, Salmonella paratyphi, Salmonella sp., Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus cereus were investigated using the agar well and disc diffusion method. Aqueous extracts of A. sativum and P. emblica were more effective than ethanolic ...

Background: Aonla or Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis Goerth. Syn. Phyllanthus emblica L.) is one of the most important indigenous fruit sub-continent and cultivated since time immemorial. Amongst post-harvest diseases aonla, blue mould rot caused by Penicillium islandicum Sopp. as it affects yield quality pertaining to market value. Methods: A survey was conducted during November January...

BACKGROUND It has been reported that hyperglycemia can induce endothelial dysfunction via increased oxidative stress and that it plays a central role in the development of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Phyllanthus emblica (Emblica officinalis, amla) is known for its antioxidant and antihyperlipidemic activity. The present study compared the effects of an aqueous extract of P. embl...

Background and objectives: Hemorrhoids is the most painful rectal disease. Straining and pregnancy seem playing chief roles in the development of hemorrhoids. Symptoms of hemorrhoids may include bleeding, inflammation and pain. Despite current medical efforts, many discomforts of hemorrhoids have not been handled. The aim of the present study was to formulate and evaluate I...

to treat a variety of malignacies, such as leukemias, breast and ovarian cancer, and Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The major limitation of clinical use is the development of cardiotoxicity. The adverse effects are dose dependent and can vary from transient electrocardiographic abnormalities to cardiomyopathy and heart failure. Recent studies have suggested that the mechanism of DOX-induced ...