The synthesis, characterization and application of biologically synthesized nanomaterials have become an important branch of nanotechnology. In this paper, we report the synthesis of highly dispersed silver nanoparticles using a dried stem bark of Boswellia ovalifoliolata. Bark extract as the reducing agent and tested the effect on seed germination and seedling growth. After exposing the silver...

Boswellia serrataBoswellia serrata has a prominent role in TBI outcome’s and perhaps protect neurons through modulating inflammatory and antioxidant pathways

Background and objectives:Gamma-irradiation is used vastly for both decontamination and sterilization of natural products; but these high-energy rays can affect heat-sensitive essential oils. Methods: The oleo-gum-resin of Boswellia carterii (Burseraceae) was sterilized by γ-irradiation at dose 30 KGy. The essential oils obtained...

Background Since bacterial strains developed resistance against commonly used antibiotics and side effects became more serious, other alternatives have been postulated. There is an answer for this issue in ancient medicine. Many plants have been proved to provide antibacterial effect. In this study, Boswellia serrata (BS) and Nigella sativa (NS) were assessed to evaluate the antibacterial effec...

background and objectives:gamma-irradiation is used vastly for both decontamination and sterilization of natural products; but these high-energy rays can affect heat-sensitive essential oils. methods: the oleo-gum-resin of boswellia carterii (burseraceae) was sterilized by γ-irradiation at dose 30 kgy. the essential oils obtained by hydrodistillation of non-irradiated boswellia (nib) and irradi...

arkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases characterized by tremor, stiffness and slowness of motion due to dopamine (DA) depletion following dramatic loss of dopaminergic neurons in Substantia nigra. Unfortunately, this debilitating disease has no curative treatment. Neuroprotective agents might be useful via postponing the initiation of neurodegenerative proc...

A quick, simple and improved DNA extraction method from polysaccharide rich leaves of Boswellia serrata Roxb. has been developed. Different methods involving use of CTAB and SDS with or without modification were used. A CTAB based extraction method which uses diatomite to remove polysaccharides, such as, gums and resin, proved to be the best. This method allowed recovery of good quality DNA in ...