BACKGROUND Extracts from Polygonum senegalensis (Polygonaceae) and Pseudocedrela kotschyi (Meliaceae) are two important traditionally used medicinal plants in rural Benin to treat many diseases and notably type 2 diabetes. The aim of the study was to investigate the α-glucosidase inhibition, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of those plants extract: Polygonum senegalensis leaves, and Pse...

The anticancer potential of Cuscuta reflexa (whole plant extract), a holoparasitic plant collected from its host plant Euphorbia royleana was evaluated by testing its in vitro cytotoxicity and induction of cell death by apoptosis. Among three extracts (95% alcoholic, 50% hydro-alcoholic and aqueous extracts) and four fractions (n-hexane, chloroform, n-butanol and water) of alcoholic extract, th...

background some herbal anticancer agents have direct interactions with dna. objectives the present study aimed to investigate the interaction of ctdna with rosemary flowers. materials and methods we used uv-vis, fluorescence and circular dichroism (cd) spectroscopic techniques. results the absorption of dna at 260 nm increased on addition of rosemary. herb extract quench the fluorescence of etb...

ferula gummosa boiss is a good source of biologically active compounds such as monoterpene and sesquiterpene derivatives. there are also several reports on antioxidant effects of these compounds. the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of daily administration of f. gummosa root hydro-alcoholic extract on serum oxidant-antioxidant status. twenty four wistar rats were randomly divided...

Hydroalcoholic extract of Thunbergia fragrans was investigated for phytochemical as well Anti-microbial screening. Phytochemical evaluation the plant revealed presence Flavonoids, Phenols, Tannins, and other constituents. The prepared by maceration technique, solvent used in ratio 70:30 [ethanol: water]. obtained hydro alcoholic tested against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphyloc...

Objective: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antimicrobial activities of Tribulus terrestris (T. terrestris) could be helpful in the treatment of acute pancreatitis; thus, this study was designed to investigate the effects of T. terrestris on cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis in mice. Materials and Methods: Three doses (100, 200 and 400 mg/kg) of T. terrestris hydro-alcoholic extr...

Objectives: This study investigates the effects of hydro-alcoholic extract of Prangos ferulacea (L.) Lindle (P.f) on rats' pancreas structure changes and diabetic treatment after streptozotocin injection. Materials and Methods: In this research forty male Wistar rats with body weights of 100±20 gram, were randomly divided into 5 groups with 8 rats per each group. Diabetes was induced in rats b...

Background: Corn silk (CS) is widely used in Iranian traditional medicine and Feijoa sellowiana(FS) is a native plant widespread in the Southern parts of Iran. The aim of the present study was to assess renal protective activities of CS and FS against dosage induced injury by ecstasy (MDMA) using insitu rat renal perfusion (IRRP) system.Methods: Hydro-alcoholic extract of CS and FS (10, 20, 40 ...

Abstract Background: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder with adverse effects on haematological parameters level, oxidative stress and antioxidant defence system. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Rosa canina (RC) fruit hydro alcoholic extract on oxidative stress, total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and haematological parameters in diabetic mice. <st...