Ficus vogelii Stembarks; A Promising Herbal Remedy for Lead Induced Reproductive Toxicity

Herbal Remedy for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is basically an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of joints and other areas of the body. It is known to affect people of all ages but the main cause of rheumatoid arthritis is still not known precisely among individuals. In RA the joints are damaged to a huge extent that ultimately leads to its destruction and deformity. Although RA has no proper cure it c...

H. pylori-induced gastric ulcer: pathophysiology and herbal remedy

Withania somnifera Dunal (Ashwagandha): A Promising Remedy for Cardiovascular Diseases

Withania somnifera Dunal (Ashwangdha), a popular medicinal herb of Ayurveda is used for health, vitality, longevity and rejuvenation properties. It is a common ingredient of polyherbal or herbomineral formulations and used for preventive or therapeutic polypharmaceutical use. Present article emphasized on the studies, which provides the pharmacological basis of its use in cardiovascular disease...

Hepatitis associated with Kava, a herbal remedy for anxiety.

Kava, the rhizome of the pepper plant Piper methysticum, has been widely used in the South Pacific as a narcotic drink. Lactones, the major constituents of kava, are considered to be pharmacologically active and are sold in Europe and the United States as standardised extracts for anxiety and tension. A 50 year old man presented to his doctor because of jaundice. He had noticed fatigue for a mo...

P-38: Protective Effects of Dorema Aucheri (Bilhar) Against Lead Acetate-Induced Reproductive Toxicity in Male Rats

most serious problem that leads to reproductive system failure in both human and animals. Present study was carried out to investigate whether hydroalcholic extract of Dorema aucheri leaves could protect the male rats against lead-induced reproductive toxicity. Materials and Methods: Adult wistar rats were treated with 0.1% lead acetate in drinking water with or without 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg D...