Optimization of total flavonoid compound (TFC) extraction from Gynura medica leaf was investigated using response surface methodology (RSM) in this paper. The conditions investigated were 30-60% (v/v) ethanol concentration (X(1)), 85-95 °C extraction temperature (X(2)) and 30-50 (v/w) liquid-to-solid ratio (X(3)). Statistical analysis of the experiments indicated that temperature and liquid-to-...

Background: Cassia absus L. and Citrus medica plants are sources of different phytochemicals with pharmaceutical significance. They biochemically distinctive used in producing various herbal products exclusive bioactivity. Also, the extraction these phytonutrients medicinal characteristics has recently increased. Objectives: We determined to evaluate plant-derived compounds such as polyphenols ...

Based on a Dissertation read before the Royal Medical Society on Friday. 20th January, 1961. The magnitude of the problem of occlusive vascular disease needs no introduction ; we should therefore be acquaint with any new therapeutic developments, particularly if these h a v e reached the stage of clinical trials. I apologise for any bias and simplification in this article. The purpose of the or...

Jaundice is recognized by increased bilirubin level of blood and yellow appearance in skin, sclera and mucous membrane. Natural products have been used for treatment of jaundice for a long time and Persian Medicine can be a good source of natural drugs for this purpose. This study was done to find the materia medica used for jaundice based on Persian medicine (PM) texts including The Canon of M...