The aim of current research was to develop a water-in-oil emulsion containing grape seed extract for application in cosmeceuticals. Finally grinded dried grape seeds powder was extracted with hydro alcoholic mixture. Emulsions consisting of different concentrations of cetyl dimethicone (Abile EM90), the nonionic emulsifier, liquid paraffin as oily phase and water as aqueous phase were developed...

this study was conducted to evaluate the effect of purslane hydro alcoholic extract on blood urea nitrogen (bun), creatinine (cr) and kidney histopathology of kidney aging model induced by d-galactose in female mice. in this experimental study, 72 female naval medical research institute (nmri) mice (30-35 g) were randomly divided into six groups including: control, purslane, d-galactose, d-gala...

Correspondence: Ewa Skopińska-Różewska, Department of Pathology, Biostructure Center, Medical University, Chałubińskiego 5, 02-004 Warsaw, Poland, Email: [email protected] Abstract Rhodiola quadrifida (Rq) roots and rhizomes are traditional natural drugs used in Asia as adaptogens and antidepressants. The aim of this work was to study the in vivo effect of aqueous and 50% hydro-alcoholic extr...

Cordia rothii Roem. & Schult. bark has reputation of being effective in heart ailments in Saurashtra region of Gujarat. The investigation was undertaken to study the microscopy, chemical constituents and pharmacological actions of Cordia rothii Roem. & Schult. bark. Phytochemical analysis of different bark extracts revealed the presence of alkaloids, glycoalkaloids, coumarins and inorganic salt...

Introduction: Regarding chronic nature of epilepsy and its side effects and to access the effective treatment procedures, herbal medicine has received remarkable interest. The aim of this study was to determine the anticonvulsant effects of hydro-alcoholic extract of Anethum graveolens seed on pentylenetetrazol (PTZ) -induced seizure in male mice. Methods: Fifty-six albino male mice were div...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the anti-inflammatory property of the leaf exacts of Gendarussa vulgaris (G. vulgaris) Nees. METHODS G. vulgaris Nees of the family Apocynaceae is a medium sized tree grown in semishade or no shade and is common in the Ernad and Nilambur taluks of Kerala.Various parts of this plant have been used in the treatment of ulcers, sores, inflammation, dyspepsia, healing of woun...

Diabetes mellitus is considered a serious endocrine syndrome. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the general population is greater than 6%. Many herbal medicines have been recommended for the treatment of diabetic. The present study was carried out to investigate the effect of the alcoholic extract seeds of Coriandrum sativum L. on blood glucose in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. The ...

Diabetes mellitus is considered a serious endocrine syndrome. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the general population is greater than 6%. Many herbal medicines have been recommended for the treatment of diabetic. The present study was carried out to investigate the effect of the alcoholic extract seeds of Coriandrum sativum L. on blood glucose in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. The ...

Many medicinal plants have been recommended for the treatment of snakebites. Aqueous and alcoholic extracts of dried seed powder of Tamarindus indica were tested for their antioxidant and inhibitory activity of toxic enzymes like PLA2 and proteinases of Naja naja venom. Compared with alcoholic extracts the methanolic extract, displayed a significant inhibitory effect on the tested enzyme activi...