Nerium oleander Lin: A Review of Chemical, Pharmacological and Traditional uses

Absorption of Formaldehyde by Oleander (Nerium indicum).

A Review on Chenopodium botrys L.: traditional uses, chemical composition and biological activities

Chenopodium botrys L. is native to Europe and Asia and adventive in much of North America. The plant has been used traditionally for medicinal purposes; generally, these therapeutic uses and health benefits of C. botrys are largely based on folklore rather than on scientific substantiation, making it a good candidate to gather documentations, including the phytochemical content, in vitro experi...

Experimental oleander (Nerium oleander) intoxication in broiler chickens (Gallus gallus).

Dried leaves of oleander were orally given at a single dose of 500 mg/kg body weight to 20 clinically healthy male chickens. Clinical signs of toxicosis began to appear about 1 h after receiving the oleander and included hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhea, deep depression, and sudden death. Also, hyperemia in the combs and wattles was obviously seen. Electrocardiograms (ECG) were repeatedly re...

Isolation, Characterization, Pharmacological and Corrosion inhibition Studies of Flavonoids obtained from Nerium oleander and Tecoma stans

Air dried flowers of Nerium oleander and Tecoma stans have been investigated for their polyphenolics. The pigments have been found to myricetin and rutin respectively which were characterized by chromatography and spectral studies. These pigments were screened for their antibacterial and antifungal activity against different organisms. It was ascertained that the ethyl acetate fractions of flow...

A review of traditional pharmacological uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Tribulus terrestris

Tribulus terrestris L. (TT) is an annual plant of the family Zygophyllaceae that has been used for generations to energize, vitalize, and improve sexual function and physical performance in men. The fruits and roots of TT have been used as a folk medicine for thousands of years in China, India, Sudan, and Pakistan. Numerous bioactive phytochemicals, such as saponins and flavonoids, have been is...