Xanthine oxidase inhibitory activity has been reported from different plants such as Cinnamomum cassia, Chrysanthemum indicum, Lycopus europaeus, Polygonum cuspidatum, Acacia confuse, Coccinia grandis, Datura metel, Strychnos nux-vomica, Vitex negundo, Coccinia grandis, Vitex negundo, Fraxinus angustifolia, Pistacia lentiscus, Hyptis obtusiflora, H. lantanaefolia, Artemisia vulgaris, Caesalpini...

Natural dye extracted from Caesalpinia sappan Linn. was applied to a cotton fabric and silk yarn by dyeing process. The dyestuff component of Caesalpinia sappan Linn. was extracted using water and ethanol. Analytical studies such as UV–VIS spectrophotometry and gravimetric analysis were performed on the extracts. Brazilein, the major dyestuff component of Caesalpinia sappan Linn. was confirmed ...

Many herbal remedies have been employed in various medical systems for the treatment and management of different diseases. The plant Caesalpinia bonducella has been used in different system of traditional medication for the treatment of diseases and ailments of human beings. The phytochemical screening of seeds of Caesalpinia bonducella revealed the presence of bioactive compounds such as Trite...

Three hitherto unknown di-O-xylosyl-C-glycosyl flavones were isolated from the leaves of Caesalpinia ferrea. The structures of all isolated compounds were elucidated by conventional methods and spectroscopic analysis, including 1D and 2D NMR, as well as by HRESIMS.

Caesalpinia sappan L. (Caesalpiniaceae) is a medicinal plant which is used as a thirst quencher in southern part of India especially in Kerala. The present study was conducted to scientifically evaluate the effects of extracts of Caesalpinia sappan on phagocytic function of macrophages. In vivo effect of aqueous, ethanol and hexane extract of the plant at two doses (10mg/kg body weight and 25mg...

Petroleum ether extract of Caesalpinia bonduc L. (Roxb) seeds (Family: Caesalpiniaceae) was evaluated for its anti-inflammatory activity in rats. Wistar rats (120-150 g) of either sex were pretreated with petroleum ether extract of seed kernel of C. bonduc. Inflammation was induced in rat paw by injecting 0.1 ml of carrageenan (1% w/v) in subplantar region of right hind paw. Inflammation induce...

The aim of the present investigation deals with the hematology and hepatorenal function of Caesalpinia bonducella Flem. and Bauhinia racemosa Lam. belonging to the Family: Caesalpiniaceae, and used in the traditional system of medicine. The tribal people of Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu, India, use the leaves of Caesalpinia bonducella and the stem bark of Bauhinia racemosa in combination with some ot...

this study examines the controlled release behavior of both water-soluble (acetaminophen, caffeine, theophylline and salicylic acid) and water insoluble (indomethacin) drugs derived from caesalpinia pulcherrima seed gum isolated from caesalpinia pulcherrima kernel powder. it further investigates the effect of incorporating diluents such as microcrystalline cellulose and lactose on caffeine rele...