The protective effect of Calotropis gigantea flower extract in acute alcohol induced hepatotoxicity in rats was evaluated. A significant increase in the levels of enzyme markers of tissues damage (ALT, AST and ALP), lipid peroxidation (TBARS) and decreased serum vitamin C levels were observed in alcohol intoxicated rats as compared to control animals. Pretreatment with 250 and 500 mg/kg body we...

Calotropis procera, is known as crown flower or giant milkweed and belongs to the family Asclepiadacea. It has been traditionally used for various medicinal purposes. In present study, phytochemical analysis, antioxidant property, antimicrobial activity of C. procera were evaluated. Methanol was a solvent extract preparation using soxhlet extraction. The extracts subjected analysis different se...

The broadleaf vegetables require large amounts of nutrients to provide a high productivity, and quality products, mainly due their short period development growth. green manuring has emerged as viable alternative these requirements for vegetables, from spontaneous species in the Caatinga biome. Thus, aim this study was evaluate estimate maximum physical economic efficiencies lettuce arugula agr...