The present investigation was an attempt to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effect of a polyherbal preparation (Sudarshanam Oil) on hematological parameters in Wistar rats. This polyherbal formula contains main ingredients of Tinaspora Cordifolia, Curcuma longa, Terminalia chebula, Emblica officinalis, Andrographis paniculata and Terminalia belerica. The active phytochemicals such as tannins, gl...

Several plant species found in the Jessore Wildlife Sanctuary benefit local inhabitants. Resident knowledge and uses of flora refuge were studied through interviews. The study discovered that locals use plants for a range purposes, including food, medicine, fuel, fodder, building materials. Plants are also used rituals ceremonies. Dabhi, Solanki, Parghi, Bubadiya, Bhemiyat, Dharangi, Gamar, Par...

.co m) . was displayed by Terminalia chebula seed extract against B. cereus. In fact, this plant extract (both aqueous and ethanolic) could inhibit all the bacterial strains investigated. Out of 50 aqueous extracts, 16 extracts showed activity against any one of grampositive bacteria, while only 10 extracts showed activity against any one of gram-negative bacteria. The plant extracts inhibited ...

Liver is a vital organ which plays major role in metabolism and excretion of xenobiotics from the body. Liver injury or its dysfunction is a major health problem that challenges not only health care professionals but also the pharmaceutical industry and drug regulatory agencies. Liver cell injury caused by various toxic chemicals, certain chemotherapeutic agents, carbon tetrachloride, excessive...

The increasing prevalence of environmental pollution, especially soil contamination with heavy metals has led to their uptake in the human food chains through plant parts. Accumulation and magnification of heavy metals in human tissues through consumption of herbal remedies can cause hazardous impacts on health. Therefore, chemical profiling of nine heavy metals (Mn, Cr, Pb, Fe, Cd, Co, Zn, Ni ...