Various plant materials for the synthesis of nanoparticles is considered a green technology, In the present study reports the synthesis of Silver nanoparticles were synthesized from Calotropis gigantea leaf and the formation of silver nanoparticles was observed with different time intervals. The results recorded from UV-Vis spectrum, scanning electron microscope, X ray diffraction and Fourier t...

The stem barks of Calotropis gigantea Linn. (Asclepiadaceae) a widely growing plant has been reported to possess number of medicinal properties. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate scientifically the anti-convulsant effect of barks of the plant used traditionally in Indian system of medicine, using MES and PTZ induced seizure models. The effect of different extracts of stem barks o...

Calotropis gigantea R.Br. (Asclepiadaceae) a widely growing plant has been reported to possess number of medicinal properties and other purposes. Since ancient times plants have been used as source of therapeutic agents. Plants are playing a significant role in the indigenous system of medicine to combat diseases. The traditional medicine involves the use of different plant extracts or bioactiv...

Apocynaceae is a large family of tropical trees, shrubs and vines with most species producing white latex. Major metabolites of species are triterpenoids, iridoids, alkaloids and cardenolides, which are known for a wide range of biological and pharmacological activities such as cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, anticancer and antimalarial properties. Prompt...

Calotropis gigantea Linn and Tridax procumbens Linn, are well documented medicinal plants distributed in Asia and Africa and are useful for many ailments. The anti-inflammatory activity of low dose of the aqueous extract of T. procumbens and ethanolic extract of C.gigantea were assessed on carrageenan induced paw edema and compared with standard drug Ibuprofen. The oral administration of 400mg/...

The present research was conducted to find out acaricidal efficacy of methanolic extracts Calotropis gigantea against Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus ticks in Udaipur (Rajasthan). Larval packet Test (LPT) and Adult Immersion (AIT) were used evaluate efficacy. A total four concentrations the extract (12.5%, 25%, 50%, 100%) along with one control group twice replications for each concentratio...

Ticks and tick born diseases affect the economics of dairy farm animals. Continuous use acaricides leads to development acaricide resistance in population, order overcome resistance, newer alternatives like herbal extracts can be used as acaricides. The following study is designed evaluate acaricidal efficacy Azadirachta indica, Calotropis gigantea Ricinus communis against R. (Boophilus) microp...