Background and objectives: Launaea procumbens is a member of Asteraceae family which can be found in the south part of Iran especially the province of Hormozgan. This plant has got a variety of usage in traditional medicine for curing the skin diseases. In this study, we have investigated the cytotoxic effect of its various extracts at concentrations b...

Field research conducted in the Peripanonian part of Bosnia and Herzegovina resulted new noteworthy records for genus Lindernia. For first time, alien L. dubia was recorded Herzegovina, localities threatened procumbens were also discovered. Individuals both species grew wetland vegetation class Isoëto-Nanojuncetea. The paper presents data on morphology, ecology distribution status is determined...

The plant Coldenia procumbens Linn. is used commonly in Indian system of medicine for various ailments. The present paper deals with detailed pharmacognosy of the leaf of coldenia procumbens Linn. and includes its Macro/Micro morphological (vein islet, vein termination numbers and stomatal index) anatomical characters, Physico chemical standards such as ash values, extractive values, crude fibr...

Thespesia populnea and Tridax procumbens are medicinally important plant species used to treat different diseases. The present work is aimed to screen these medicinal plants for phytochemical studies. Leaf powder of these plants were dissolved in different solvents and screened for secondary metabolites. Leaves of Thespesia populnea revealed that the presence of flavonoids, tannins, steroids, g...

Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr. belongs to the Asteraceae Family. The plant is a well-known traditional herb in South East Asia and it is widely used to treat inflammation, kidney discomfort, high cholesterol level, diabetic, cancer and high blood pressure. Our earlier study showed the presence of valuable plant defense proteins, such as peroxidase, thaumatin-like proteins and miraculin in the ...

Extract of Harpagophytum procumbens (devil's claw) has become the focus of research as a potential therapeutic agent in the treatment of rheumatic arthritis and pain due to its favorable side effects profile compared to synthetic alternatives. This superior safety of treatment is very valuable, especially in view of that in mandatory long duration of therapy in chronic diseases. None of NS...

Coldenia procumbens Linn is a commonly available weed, which is widely used in the codified Indian systems of medicine namely Ayurveda and Sidha. The variety of medical applications of the plant parts and relative lack of enough literature on the pharmacological activities provoke a preliminary study on its various applications including antibacterial activity.

In-vitro antibacterial and antifungal activity of Tridax procumbens plant parts (leaf and stem) were investigated by agar well diffusion method. The petroleum ether, methanol and aqueous extracts of the plant parts were tested against two bacterial strains i.e., Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli and two fungal strains i.e., Trichoderma reesei and Fusarium oxysporium. The results of antibac...