BACKGROUND Nardostachys jatamansi DC is a Himalayan medicinal herb that has been described in various traditional systems of medicine for its use in cancer. In view of its traditional claims, and chemical constituents, antioxidant and anticancer activities were evaluated in breast carcinoma. METHODS Petroleum ether (NJPE), methanol extract (NJM) and subsequent diethyl ether (NJDE), ethyl acet...

anxiety is one of the most common symptoms of mental disorders, significantly affecting work function and interpersonal relationships. its characteristics include a set of cognitive, physical, emotional and behavioral-symptoms. some of these symptoms are: feeling empty heart, shortness of breath, palpitations, flushing, excessive sweating, numbness, dizziness and shaking hands. given the high p...

The effects of extracting solvents (dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and methanol) on the valerenic acid content and antioxidant activity of roots extracts of Valeriana jatamansi (cultivated and wild) were investigated. The tested plant extracts contained appreciable amounts of valerenic acid content which affects the antioxidant potential of plant extracts. Higher concentration of valerenic acid...

Anxiety is one of the most common symptoms of mental disorders, significantly affecting work function and interpersonal relationships. Its characteristics include a set of cognitive, physical, emotional and behavioral-symptoms. Some of these symptoms are: feeling empty heart, shortness of breath, palpitations, flushing, excessive sweating, numbness, dizziness and shaking hands. Given the high p...

Valeriana jatamansi is an important medicinal herb from Caprifoliaceae family found in the Himalayan region at an altitude of 1500-3600 m. It is known for its medicinal compounds Velerenic acid and Valepotriates. It is recommended for the treatment of insomnia, stimulates the central nervous system, and reduces spasms and anxiety. The aim of the present study was to study genetic diversity in t...

Objective: The aim of present research work is to develop a herbal shampoo for hair growing and strengthing without affecting or damaging hair. Reetha, Amla, Neem, Bringraj, Jatamanasi & Aloe vera herbs have been selected on the basis of a traditional system and scientific justification with modern uses. Material and Methods: Hair formulation of Sapindus trifoliatus (sapindaceae), Phyllanthus e...

Background: To the best of our knowledge, this is first quantitative and conservation ethnomedicinal evaluation Van Gujjar Tribe inhabited in Delhi-Dehradun Highway Shivalik hills Belt (DHSB). The study area situated adjacent to biodiversity hotspot Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand, which an important part Himalayan systems. ecologically sensitive, increasing anthropogenic disturbance overexpl...