the fruit of cassia fistula linn. is a legume, has antioxidant and lots of other medicinal properties. as oxidants are involved in the pathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome, the present study was done to evaluate the effect of ethanolic extract of fruit pulp of c. fistula linn. (eecf) on forced swimming induced chronic fatigue syndrome (cfs). albino mice of 25-40 grams were grouped into five...

Cassia tora L. (Jue-ming-zi) is a traditional Chinese medicine widely used in East Asia. The in vitro anticancer effects of Jue-ming-zi were evaluated in TCA8113 human tongue carcinoma cells using a 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. At a concentration of 1.0 mg/ml, Cassia tora L. inhibited the growth of TCA8113 cells by 72%; this inhibiton was greater tha...

While being important for its culinary use, cinnamon is also highly valued for providing significant health benefits [1] including lowering blood sugar levels [2-5], reducing heart disease risk factors [5-7], and even addressing neurological disorders [8-10]. High levels of antioxidants are in present in cinnamon and likely contribute to these health benefits. Cinnamon is made from the dried in...

Several plant species found in the Jessore Wildlife Sanctuary benefit local inhabitants. Resident knowledge and uses of flora refuge were studied through interviews. The study discovered that locals use plants for a range purposes, including food, medicine, fuel, fodder, building materials. Plants are also used rituals ceremonies. Dabhi, Solanki, Parghi, Bubadiya, Bhemiyat, Dharangi, Gamar, Par...