A reaction strategy involving functional group selective modification of the O-alkenyl-ether double bond within plasmenyl ether containing lipids using iodine and methanol, in conjunction with functional group selective derivatization of amine-containing lipids using a novel (13)C1-S,S'-dimethylthiobutanoylhydroxysuccinimide ester ((13)C1-DMBNHS) reagent, is shown to improve the capabilities of...

The main objectives of this study were to qualitatively evaluate the profile phytochemical constituents Elytraria acaulis root (EAR) extracts. dried powder roots plant was extracted with three different solvents namely petroleum ether, methanol and water, subjected various tests UV-VIS spectrophotometry ascertain principal contained in result revealed presence alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, gl...

In the Present study, methanolic, chloroform and diethyl ether extracts of Adhatoda vasica Plants were evaluated for its wound healing activity in the form of Ointment dosage form in excision wound model in albino rats. The methanolic extract ointment of Adhatoda vasica showed a significant effect in excision wound model as comparable to standard drug and other two extracts of ointment, by calc...

The in vitro antifungal activity of solvent extracts of Coleus forskohlii, Coleus blumei and Coleus barbatus were compared by testing against some pathogenic fungi like Aspergillus niger, Aspergillusfumigatus, Aspergillus ruantii, Proteus vulgaris and Candida albicans. The petroleum ether extract of Coleus forskohlii and Coleus barbatus exhibited significant antifungal activity against all the ...

The present study deals with phytochemical and anthelmintic evaluation of corm of Amorphophallus campanulatus. This evaluation revealed the presence of many phytochemical constituents. Corm was extracted with petroleum ether, chloroform and methanol. Crude tannins were isolated from methanol extract. All extracts and crude tannins were evaluated for anthelmintic activity. Chloroform, methanol e...

Antimicrobial efficiency of Melia azedarach L. a medicinal plants (leaf extracts) were examined using Methanol, Ethanol, Petroleum ether and water, as solvents and tested against eight human pathogens like Bacteria: Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Fungi: Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Fusarium oxisporum, Rhizopus stolonifer using agar we...

Flavonoids obtained from Sideritis species (Lamiaceae), S. raeseri and S. scardica, grown in Macedonia were studied. Qualitative and quantitative analyses of the flavonoid aglycones were performed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with a UV diode array detector. Extracts were prepared by acid hydrolysis in acetone, re-extraction in ethyl acetate and evaporation to dryness; the...

Polyalthia longifolia is a lofty evergreen plant, native to India, commonly planted due to its effectiveness in alleviating noise pollution. The has been used in the traditional system of medicine for the treatment of fever, skin diseases, diabetics and hypertension. A number of biologically active compounds have been isolated from the plant. However, its antimicrobial activity has not been inv...

The objective of the study was to investigate the inhibitory effect of Drynaria fortunei extract on human myeloma SP2 cells. Three different total extracts of Drynaria fortunei were obtained by reflux extraction method using different organic solvents including ethanol, methanol and petroleum ether. Their anticancer activities on SP20 cells were tested, and the maximum inhibition rate was obtai...

Citrullus colocynthis (Linn). Schred is an important medicinal plant of family Cucurbitaceae. The crude fruit extract were examined for antimicrobial potentialities against Gram positive, Gram negative bacteria and fungi. Fruit extract was evaluated on bacterial strains like Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Shigella shigella and Candida albicans .The solvent used for t...