The micromorphology of foliar trichomes of Hypoestes aristata var. aristata was studied using stereo, light and scanning microscopy (SEM). This genus belongs to the advanced angiosperm family Acanthaceae, for which few micromorphological leaf studies exist. Results revealed both glandular and non-glandular trichomes, the latter being more abundant on leaf veins, particularly on the abaxial surf...

Introduction The scientific community and consumers are increasingly interested in the potential cholesterol-lowering effect of various nutraceuticals their combinations. aim our study was to test short-term a new lipid-lowering nutraceutical formulation mildly hypercholesterolemic patients. Material methods We consecutively enrolled 80 patients with low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) ...

Geomorphologically inaccessible mighty mountain ranges of Karakoram, Hindukush, Himalaya and Pamir have been mother sanctuaries for several ecologically attuned civilizations. Modern changes underway across ethnoecological and ethnobotanical settings among these mountain traditional communities have drastically depreciated folk wisdom and ecological equilibrium. Ethnoclimatic agencies have thre...

Fruits of Berberis asiatica and Pyracantha crenulata are traditionally consumed by local people of north western Himalayan states of India for the treatment of oxidative stress induced ailments. Methanolic extract from mature fruits were evaluated for their total phenolics, related antioxidant compounds and activities. Result showed that Berberis asiatica possesses the higher level of total pol...

The present communication deals with a valuable plant Mahonia leschenaultia used by the Todas of Nilgiris in their religious and medical practices.

BACKGROUND Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most prevalent complications among reproductive-aged women. Antibacterial and antifungal effects of Berberis vulgaris have been demonstrated in vitro and in vivo. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of the vaginal gel of Berberis vulgaris 5% (in metronidazole base) with metronidazole vaginal gel 0.75% on bacterial vaginos...