Quercetol is a polyphenolic molecule present in vegetables and fruits, and is beneficial to human and animal health. The current work aimed to test cytotoxic and apoptotic effects of quercetol on HepG2 cells. Quercetol was isolated from Ocimum sanctum and characterized by gas chromatography-tandom mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infra...

The anti-tumor activity and chemopreventive potential of four Ayurvedic herbs viz. Curcuma longa L., Ocimum sanctum L., Tinospora cordifolia (Wild) Miers ex Hook.f & Thomas and Zizyphus mauritiana Lam. were evaluated using Dalton Lymphoma ascites (DLA) tumor model in Swiss Albino mice. The outcome was assessed using survival time, peritoneal ascitic fluid (Tumor volume) and hematological indice...

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive loss of the dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta which innervates the dorsal striatum. Using haloperidol induced catalepsy in rat and muscle rigidity in mice effects of aq. extract of Ocimum sanctum (OSEaq) were studied. Haloperidol was administered to induce either short term model (0....

The predominant cause of global morbidity and mortality is lifestyle-related chronic diseases, many of which can be addressed through Ayurveda with its focus on healthy lifestyle practices and regular consumption of adaptogenic herbs. Of all the herbs used within Ayurveda, tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn) is preeminent, and scientific research is now confirming its beneficial effects. There is mount...

Nanomaterials can be produced by using nontoxic biological compounds that are both eco-friendly and economically viable. Temperature dependent ecological synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles was carried out with leaf extract Ocimum sanctum. An electron microscope study confirmed a temperature 400 oC optimal for the formation generated biosynthesizing nanoparticles. The normal crystalline size biosynt...

A peptic ulcer is an erosion in a segment of the gastro intestinal mucosa, typically in the stomach (gastric ulcer) or first few centimeters of duodenum (duodenal ulcer) that penetrates through the muscularis mucosae. Contrary to popular belief, ulcer is not caused by spicy food but instead is most commonly due to either an infection or long term use of medications. Standard treatment is a comb...

Efficacy of aqueous extracts of different plant parts and biocontrol agents was tested against the growth of three post-harvest fungal pathogens of banana (Macrophomina phaseolina R-4242, Fusarium oxysporum sp. QJC1403 and Nigrospora oryzae NRRL 54030).The plant extracts when applied as preand post-inoculation treatments were effective in controlling the growth of the three pathogenic fungi. Ex...

This study evaluated effect of atorvastatin, sitopaladi churna and a decoction of herbs on nitric oxide (NO) levels in rats. Nitric oxide levels in blood were estimated by Cortas &Wakid method. Atorvastatin (10 mg/ kg), sitopaladi churna (1000 mg/ kg), decoction of herbs(10 ml/ kg) containing embelia ribes seeds, cymbopogon citratus(lemon grass), zingiber officinale (ginger), ocimum sanctum(tul...