NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository Collection: IJNPR Vol.2(3) [September 2011]

Herbal remedies for diabetes from the Kolli hills, Eastern Ghats, India

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Herbal remedies for diabetes from the Kolli hills, Eastern Ghats, India

Authors: Rajendran, A; Manian, S

Abstract: An ethnobotanical survey was carried out among the Malayali tribes in the Kolli hills of the Eastern Ghats, Tamil Nadu for the exploration of antidiabetic herbal remedies. A total of 16 species belonging to 16 genera and 13 families were identified which are being used for the treatment of diabetes. The discovered medicinal recipes have great potential for the discovery of new antidiabetic drugs.

Page(s): 383-386

Influence of integrated supply of vermicompost, biofertilizer and inorganic fertilizer on productivity and quality of rose scented geranium (Pelargonium species)

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Influence of integrated supply of vermicompost, biofertilizer and inorganic fertilizer on productivity and quality of rose scented geranium (Pelargonium species)

Authors: Chand, Sukhmal; Pandey, Ankit; Anwar, Mohammed; Patra, Dharni Dhar

Abstract: Application of organic source of nutrient with no or very less quantity of fossil fuel based inorganic fertilizers is becoming a popular practice for sustaining crop productivity and soil fertility. However, there is a need to elucidate the optimum combination of inorganic fertilizers, organic manure and biofertilizers for specific crop and soil condition for the most economic output. In this context, pot experiments were conducted with nine different treatment combinations of organic manure (vermicompost), biofertilizer (CIM grow^R, a plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and inorganic fertilizers (NPK) to elucidate their influence on herb, oil yield, nutrient uptake and quality of oil in rose scented geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L’Herit.). Results revealed that combined application of vermicompost, CIM Grow® and inorganic fertilizer produced higher herbage and oil yield of geranium as compared to control and sole application of either organic or inorganic fertilizer. Similarly, some of the principal constituents like linalool, isomenthone, citronellol, geraniol and citronellyl formate were also found maximum with conjugated supply of organic (vermicompost), biofertilizers and inorganic fertilizer. Maximum nitrogen and phosphorus uptake were recorded under combined application of 50% NPK + vermicompost @ 5 t/ha. Whereas, highest potassium uptake was recorded with sole application of 100% NPK (T₂). The extent of increase in available N, P and K were about 4.0, 4.4 and 3.9-folds in post harvest soil under integrated supply of nutrient, over their respective control. Availability of copper, zinc and manganese were also enhanced by integrated supply of organic, inorganic and biofertilizer. Iron content, however, was either at par or reduced with combined application of vermicompost and inorganic fertilizer as compared to sole application of CIM grow or vermicompost.

Page(s): 375-382

Botanical and phytochemical standardization of Fumaria vaillantii Loisel.

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Botanical and phytochemical standardization of Fumaria vaillantii Loisel.

Authors: Rajopadhye, Anagha A; Upadhye, Anuradha S

Abstract: Fumaria vaillantii Loisel. (Family-Fumariaceae), a well-known crude drug is used in Indian system of traditional medicine for diverse pharmacological activities like anthelmintic, antipsoriatic, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective activity, etc. This study presents pharmacognostic and phytochemical evaluation of whole plant of F. vaillantii to establish identification markers. Microscopy showes presence of starch grains, anomocytic stomata, parenchyma with thick and beaded wall, septate fibre with narrow lumen and blunt tips and vessels with pitted and spiral thickenings. Total ash was ≥ 5 % and alcohol soluble extractive value was two times higher than petroleum ether soluble extractive. Presence of protopine and rutin in methanol extract of whole plant at R_f 0.51 and 0.26 was observed and amount were 1.21± 0.07 and 1.03±0.0.6 mg/g, respectively. This helps in laying down botanical and phytochemical standards of F. vaillantii.

Page(s): 369-374

Anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of Dashana Samskara Churna and its paste form

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of Dashana Samskara Churna and its paste form

Authors: Peiris, K P P; Ashok, B K; Manjusha, R; Ravishankar, B

Abstract: Anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of Dashana Samskara Churna and its paste form were examined in different animal models. Anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated in acute, sub-acute and chronic inflammatory models and compared with Phenylbutazone, Diclofenac sodium and Dexomethasone standards, respectively. Analgesic activity was evaluated in formalin induced paw licking (chemically induced pain) and tail flick method (thermally induced pain) where Indomethacin and Pentazocine were used as standard drugs, respectively. Test formulation in the form of paste inhibited the carrageenan induced paw oedema (P<0.05), formalin induced paw licking (P<0.01) and increased the Tail Flick Latency (P<0.05) in comparison to control rats. Test formulation in the form of Churna did not inhibit the paw oedema induced by phlogostic agents, however it exhibited significant analgesic activity by decreasing formalin induced paw licking response (P<0.05). The results suggest that the paste form of Dashana Samskara Churna has significant analgesic and anti-inflammatory potential as reflected by the parameters investigated, while Churna form has only analgesic activity. Thus, it can be concluded that Dashana Samskara Churna in the form of paste will be the most appropriate modality in treatment of gingivitis.

Page(s): 363-368