Background and Aim: In recent years, due to the indiscriminate and irrational use of synthetic drugs, the resistance of pathogenic microorganisms has increased; therefore, new compounds are vitally needed. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Berberis vulgaris on Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteu...

objective(s) fabaceae is the third largest family of flowering plants. lack of essential oils in the plants of this family can be considered as an advantage and can favor them in search for safe and antiepileptic medicines. the effects of fabacea familyplants including ebenus stellata (e. stellata), sophora alopecuroides and caesalpinia gilliiesii were evaluated in pentylenetetrazole (ptz) and ...

In view of suggested anti diabetic potential, effect of aqueous and cold extracts of Terminalia Catappa Linn (Combretaceae) leaves, on fasting blood sugar levels and serum biochemical analysis in alloxan-induced diabetic rats was investigated. All the extracts of Terminalia Catappa produced a significant anti diabetic activity at dose levels of 1/5th of their lethal doses. Concurrent histologic...

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel was extracted with water: ethanol (1:1) at room temperature and the extract was evaluated for antioxidant potential against AAPH induced lipid peroxidation in vitro in mice synaptosomes. In addition, its neuroprotective efficacy against rotenone-induced mortality, motor deficits and oxidative stress in Drosophila melanogaster was also assessed. Extract showed ...

Aim To evaluate the antimicrobial activity of hydroalcoholic extracts of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel and juice, against the microorganisms considered the main etiologic agents of dental caries. Methods The values of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were determined against Streptococcus mutans Clarke ATCC® 25175™ strain and R...

Abstract The article presents research materials on the composition and properties of BAS in water-alcohol extracts plants. Phenol-accumulating spicy-aromatic wild plants were used as plant raw for obtaining extracts. In this work herbs fruits among variety contained hydroalcoholic, substances with P-vitamin activity - a complex monomeric oligomeric forms phenolic compounds are particular scien...

Background and Aim: Fungal infections are the most common opportunistic infections; when accompanied by widespread infections, such as acquired immune de-ficiency syndrome (AIDS), they cause a worldwide health crisis. Therefore, treatment of these infections is seen as one of the health challenges. Medicinal herbs can be used as rich sources of treatment due to their fewer side effects. Current...

Carum copticum from Apiaceae family has several biological effects including analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic and antispasmodic activities. This study was designed to evaluate its effect on suppression of naloxone-induced morphine withdrawal signs. Hydroalcoholic and polyphenolic extracts were prepared according to the standard methods. Male mice (25-30 g) were made dependent by subcuta...

Article Information Received 20 Sept 2013 Received in revised form 15 Nov 2013 Accepted 16 November 2013 Abstract Ethanol and hydroalcoholic (50%) extract of B. arundinacea leaves and 50 % ethanol extract of F. racemosa barks have been evaluated for antifertility activity in proven fertile rats at a dose of 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight. Plant extracts were tested for their effect on the estrou...