The conservation status of Convolvulus scindicus Stocks in Pakistan, was assessed according to IUCN red data categories and criteria. After three years (2006-2008) of extensive field studies based on population size, distribution range, nature of habitat and anthropogenic activities, the conservation status of Convolvulus scindicus has been classified as an endangered (EN) species. Conservation...

The stereochemistry of consabatine, which was isolated from the roots of Convolvulus sabatius Viv. as a novel natural compound, has now been determined by the synthesis of its Mosher esters. Consabatine was found to be 1'R-configurated.

The alkaloid composition of Convolvulus lanatus was investigated by GLC and GLC-MS. Altogether, thirteen tropane and pyrrolidine alkaloids were identified on the basis of mass spectral data and/or Kovats retention indices. Twelve of them have been recorded for the first time in this plant and some of these alkaloids were identified for the first time in the genus Convolvulus. Cuscohygrine is th...

The e€ects of the fungal pathogen Phomopsis convolvulus Ormeno on seedling and established plant performance of Convolvulus arvensis L. were compared under both controlled and ®eld conditions. Under a controlled environment, a granular barley formulation of the fungal inoculum that had been applied on to the soil surface of pots containing pre-germinated C. arvensis seeds resulted in above-grou...

The plant of Convolvulus pluricaulis Choisy was found to be used by different traditional systems and folklore for the treatment of various disorders. The aim of the present study was to investigate the neuropharmacological activity of various extracts of Convolvulus pluricaulis Choisy in albino mice. The animal behavior was evaluated by locomotor activity, tremors activity, sleep inducing mode...

Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Clinical studies and photochemistry of the four plants, viz., Convolvulus pluricaulis, Evolvulus alsinoides, Canscora decussate and Clitoria ternatea commonly used as the drug Shankapushphi have been reviewed here.

Aqueous and methanolic extracts of natural herb, Convolvulus pluricalus (CP) was monitored for their antioxidant ability against photosensitization and radiation induced damages in rat brain mitochondria. Both the extracts of CP (50 μg /ml assay) showed significant protection against the formation of the lipid peroxidation product, TBARS. Protein oxidation and degradation of proteins was shown ...

Three new species of the genus Afroleius Mahunka, 1984 are described: A. amieae sp. nov. with round notogastral foveae and long rostral and lamellar setae, A. inae sp. nov. with long lamellae and rostral and lamellar setae of similar length, and A. valerieae sp. nov. with ventrally directed bothridium and octotaxic system consisting of porose areas. Magyaria florida Mahunka, 1985 is recombined ...

Convolvulus, a genus of perennial wild herb commonly found on sandy and rocky areas under xerophytic conditions in northern India. Convolvulus pluricaulis is a member of family Convolvulaceae and is used as traditional medicine for variety of ailments. It is widely used in Unani medicine and is also mentioned as a rasayana in Ayurveda, an ancient system of Indian medicine. It has been reported ...