Comparative Phytochemistry

Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy

Abhava pratinidhi dravya: A comparative phytochemistry of Ativisha, Musta and related species

Authentic Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum) is a rare, endangered Himalayan species. Ayurveda classical texts of c. 15(th)-16(th) century, introduced "abhava-pratinidhi dravya" concept, wherein Ativisha was categorized as an abhava dravya (unavailable drug) and Musta (Cyperus rotundus) was suggested as a pratinidhi dravya (substitute) for it. C. rotundus is a weed, abundantly available pan-Indi...

Elsholtzia: phytochemistry and biological activities

Plants of the genus Elsholtzia (Lamiaceae) have a long history of medicinal use in folk. The phytochemical investigations revealed the presence of flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, terpenoids, and other compounds. Abundant volatile components are also identified. Pure compounds, volatile constituents and crude extracts from the genus exhibited a wide spectrum of in vitro and in vivo pharmacological...

Microlevel Infometric Investigation in Phytochemistry

In this paper we present a computer-based methodology in answer to a specific question in the field of phytochemistry. This study, prompted by an academic question, was undertaken on a voluntary basis but may be used as an aid in a business decision. The study is divided into three parts: first describing the scientific background motivating this analysis, second, the method for collecting the ...

Sapindus emarginatus: Phytochemistry & Various Biological Activities

Sapindus emarginatus is important indigenous plant with lots of traditional importance belongs to family sapindaceae. It is commonly called as Soap nut tree which is found in most of the hilly regions of India. Each and every part of the plant is used traditionally in various ailments. Trees of genus Sapindus are cultivated in many parts of India. The secondary metabolites present in Sapindus e...