Some Central Nervous System Activities of Nerium Oleander Linn (Kaner) Flower Extract

Isolated Compounds and Cardiotonic Effect on the Isolated Rabbit Heart of Methanolic Flower Extract of Nerium oleander L. Vung

Nerium oleander L. is an evergreen shrub in the dogbane family Apocynaceae and planted throughout the tropical region. It has cardiotonic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. Nerium oleander L. has high amount of cardiac glycoside and flavonoids compounds. From methanol extract of flowers of Nerium oleander L. grown in vietnam, it has been isolated four compounds. Their st...

Absorption of Formaldehyde by Oleander (Nerium indicum).

Larvicidal activity of Nerium oleander L. (Apocynaceae) flower extracts against Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae)

Culex quinquefasciatus is the vector responsible for serious disease filariasis among human beings. Plant derived products have received increased attention from scientists as they serve as a rich source for novel natural substances possessing insecticidal properties which are safe to human and ecosystem. During the last decade, various studies on natural plant products against vector mosquito ...

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...

Phytochemical analysis & Antibacterial activity of Nerium oleander

Nerium indicum [Family:Apocynaceae] is commonly known as Arali [Tam] found throughout India, and has been used in the treatment of cancer, cardiotonic, leprosy and skin diseases. Plant parts such as root, bark and leaves are used. The present study is therefore undertaken to analyse its phyto chemical constituents in solvents like Benene, Chloroform and Alcohol and to screen its antibacterial a...