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Pharmacognostic And Physicochemical Study Of Urtica Urens L.: A Drug Used In Homoeopathy, Satish Patel, Biswas Bibaswan, K Rambabu, Shyaga Jhansi, Ramchander Potu, E Sundaram, Renu Arya
Pharmacognostic And Physicochemical Study Of Urtica Urens L.: A Drug Used In Homoeopathy, Satish Patel, Biswas Bibaswan, K Rambabu, Shyaga Jhansi, Ramchander Potu, E Sundaram, Renu Arya
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Urtica urens L. (Family Urticaceae), known as annual nettle, dwarf nettle, small nettle, dog nettle or burning nettle, is used in the treatment of arthritis, uric acid diseases, benign prostatic hyperplasia and burn. In Homoeopathy, the whole plant is used for the treatment of gout, uric acid diathesis, joint pain, lithiasis, urticaria and agalactia and burns. Objective: The objectives of the present study were to investigate morpho-anatomical, powder and physicochemical standards of the whole plant of Urtica urens for authentication and identification of raw drug. Materials and Methods: The current study includes macroscopical and microscopical study of root, stem, …
Pharmacognostic Studies Of Polygala Senega L. Root: A Homoeopathic Drug, Satish Patel, B Biswas, M Nagaraju, S Jhansi, Renu Arya, E Sundaram
Pharmacognostic Studies Of Polygala Senega L. Root: A Homoeopathic Drug, Satish Patel, B Biswas, M Nagaraju, S Jhansi, Renu Arya, E Sundaram
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Polygala senega L. is a small perennial herb belonging to the family Polygalaceae. The roots are used as stimulant and expectorant in bronchitis. In Homoeopathy, it is used for hypopyon, paresis of oculomotor nerve, catarrh of pharynx, sore throat, catarrh of bladder, influenza, asthma, whooping cough, soreness in chest, pleurisy, pneumonia, hydrothorax, pleuropneumonia, pneumonia, hydrothorax and ascites. Objective: The objective of the present study deals with morpho-anatomical, powder and physicochemical characteristics of the root of P. senega for developing standards for authentication of drug. Materials and Methods: The current study includes morpho-anatomical, powder and physicochemical studies of the root …
Pharmacognostic And Physicochemical Evaluation Of Homoeopathic Drug: Erigeron Canadensis L., Padma Pogaku, Subramanian Palani, Sudhakar Penthala, P Narayana, Nagaraju Mukkamula
Pharmacognostic And Physicochemical Evaluation Of Homoeopathic Drug: Erigeron Canadensis L., Padma Pogaku, Subramanian Palani, Sudhakar Penthala, P Narayana, Nagaraju Mukkamula
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Erigeron canadensis L. is an erect annual herb belonging to the family Asteraceae. Aerial parts are used in Homoeopathy for bruises, cough, dysuria, gonorrhea, haemorrhages, haemorrhoids, spermatorrhea, and wounds. Objective: The pharmacognostic and physicochemical studies have been carried out to facilitate the use of correct species and lay down standards of raw drug materials. Materials and Methods: Pharmacognostic studies of the leaf and stem of authentic samples of E. canadensis L. have been carried out. Physicochemical parameters of the raw drug include extractive values, ash value, and formulation; besides weight per mL, total solids, and alcohol content, high-performance thin …
Pharmacognostical And Phytochemical Evaluation Of Cactus Grandiflorus (L.) Britton And Rose, Rajat Rashmi, Divya Mishra
Pharmacognostical And Phytochemical Evaluation Of Cactus Grandiflorus (L.) Britton And Rose, Rajat Rashmi, Divya Mishra
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Cactus grandiflorus (L.) Britton and Rose, Family: Cactaceae is an evergreen shrub with creeping aerial roots, used in Homoeopathy for atheromatous arteries, angina pectoris, and constriction of heart muscles, endocarditis, and heart weakness due to arteriosclerosis. Flowering stems are used in the preparation of medicine. Objective: The pharmacognostic and phytochemical studies are carried out to facilitate identification of correct species and standardized raw materials. Materials and Methods: Pharmacognostic studies of stem of authentic samples of Cactus grandiflorus (L.) Britton and Rose have been carried out according to Trease and Evans, 1983, and Youngken 1959. To determine physicochemical constants, Indian …
Pharmacognostic And Physicochemical Standardization Of Homoeopathic Drug: Rumex Crispus L., Subramanian Palani, Padma Pogaku, Sudhakar Penthala, P Narayana
Pharmacognostic And Physicochemical Standardization Of Homoeopathic Drug: Rumex Crispus L., Subramanian Palani, Padma Pogaku, Sudhakar Penthala, P Narayana
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Rumex crispus L., commonly called as "yellow dock" in English, "patience frisee" in French, and "Ampfer" in German, and ′aceda de culebra′ in Spanish is a well-known herb belonging to Polygonaceae. Roots of the herb are used as medicine in homoeopathy. Objective: The pharmacognostic and physicochemical studies on roots have been carried out to enable the use of correct species and standardize the raw material. Materials and Methods: Pharmacognostic studies on roots of authentic raw drug have been carried out; physicochemical parameters, namely, extractive value, ash values, formulation besides weight per mL, total solids, alcohol content along with high-performance …
Pharmacognostic Standardization Of Homoeopathic Drug: Juniperus Virginiana L., Rao P, Subramanian P, Sudhakar P, Reddy P
Pharmacognostic Standardization Of Homoeopathic Drug: Juniperus Virginiana L., Rao P, Subramanian P, Sudhakar P, Reddy P
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
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Pharmacognostic Study Of Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana (Murr.) Parl.: A Drug Used In Homoeopathy, Anshu Rathi, D Baburaj, E Sundaram, Sunil Kumar, Anil Khurana, Raj Manchanda
Pharmacognostic Study Of Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana (Murr.) Parl.: A Drug Used In Homoeopathy, Anshu Rathi, D Baburaj, E Sundaram, Sunil Kumar, Anil Khurana, Raj Manchanda
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
The pharmacognostic profile of crude drug has a key role in standardization for quality, purity and drug identification. The present study deals with pharmacognostic evaluation of aerial part of Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Murr.) Parl. a drug used in homoeopathic system of medicine for diverse clinical uses such as terrible pain in stomach, tumors, keloid, warts and lipoma of thigh. The study includes collection, identification, macroscopy, microscopy and organoleptic characteristics of aerial part of Chamaecyparis lawsoniana. Anatomically the leaf is distinguishable into a layer of the epidermis followed by parenchymatous mesophyll and resin duct in the parenchymatous cortex. Powder microscopy shows the …
Standardisation Of Homoeopathic Drug: Plectranthus Fruticosus, P Rao, P Subramanian, P Sudhakar
Standardisation Of Homoeopathic Drug: Plectranthus Fruticosus, P Rao, P Subramanian, P Sudhakar
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Plectranthus fruticosus (Benth.) Wight ex Hook. f, syn. P. deccanicus Brinq. is an under shrub belonging to the family Lamiaceae. Leaves and young stems of this plant are used as medicine in Homoeopathy. Objective: To carry out pharmacognostic and physico - chemical studies to use authentic and correct species as standard raw materials to ensure purity, quality and its usefulness. Materials and Methods: The leaves and young aerial parts of Plectranthus fruticosus were fixed in formaldehyde: acetic acid alcohol (F.A.A), processed for microtomy (paraffin method), sectioned, stained and permanent slides prepared following Johansen. The microtome sections in T.S. and …
Standardisation Of Ficus Carica L.: In Homoeopathic Perspective, P Subramanian, P Rao, T Reddy, P Sudhakar, P Reddy, Santhosh Sharma, D Baburaj
Standardisation Of Ficus Carica L.: In Homoeopathic Perspective, P Subramanian, P Rao, T Reddy, P Sudhakar, P Reddy, Santhosh Sharma, D Baburaj
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Ficus carica L. known as ′Common Fig′ in English and ′Anjir′ in Hindi, is a well known tree belonging to the family Moraceae. The unripe fruits are used as medicine in Homoeopathy. Objective: The pharmacognostic and physico-chemical studies are carried out to facilitate use of correct species and standard raw materials. Material and Methods: Pharmacognostic studies on unripe fruits of authentic samples of Ficus carica L. have been carried out; Physico-chemical parameters of raw drug viz., extractive value, ash values, formulation, besides weight per mL, total solids, alcohol content along with High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) and Ultra …
Standardization Of Homoeopathic Drug: Buxus Sempervirens L., P Subramanian, P Rao, T Reddy, P Sudhakar, P Reddy
Standardization Of Homoeopathic Drug: Buxus Sempervirens L., P Subramanian, P Rao, T Reddy, P Sudhakar, P Reddy
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Buxus sempervirens L. (Buxaceae), is a small tree, used in Homoeopathy for acute pain, increase in pulse rate and nausea. Leaves and stems are used in the preparation of medicine. Objective : The pharmacognostic and physico-chemical studies are carried out to facilitate use of correct species and standard raw materials. Material and Methods: Pharmacognostic studies of leaf and stem of authentic samples of Buxus sempervirens have been carried out. Physico-chemical parameters of the raw drug, namely, extractive values, ash value, formulation besides weight per milliliter, total solids, alcohol content, High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) and Ultraviolet (UV) studies …
Pharmacognostic And High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Finger Printing Of Pyrus Malus Linn, P Rao, P Subramanian, P Sudhakar, T Reddy, P Reddy, D Baburaj
Pharmacognostic And High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Finger Printing Of Pyrus Malus Linn, P Rao, P Subramanian, P Sudhakar, T Reddy, P Reddy, D Baburaj
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Pyrus malus L. Syn. Malus sylvestris Mill., commonly known as ′Apple′ is a well known tree belonging to the family Rosaceae. Leaves and young aerial parts are used as medicine in homoeopathy. Objective: The Pharmacognostic and physico-chemical studies are carried out to facilitate use of correct species and standard raw materials. Material and Methods: Pharmacognostic examinations of aerial parts (leaf, petiole and stem) of authentic sample of Pyrus malus L., have been carried out. Physico-chemical parameters of raw drug viz., extractive value, ash values, formulation besides weight per mL, total solids, alcohol content along with high performance thin layer …
Standardisation Of Homoeopathic Drugs – Castanea Sativa Mill., P Rao, P Subramanian, P Reddy, K Reddy
Standardisation Of Homoeopathic Drugs – Castanea Sativa Mill., P Rao, P Subramanian, P Reddy, K Reddy
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Castanea sativa Mill. A tree belonging to the family Fagaceae is a potential drug in Homoeopathy. The leaves are used as tonic, astringent, In paroxysmal coughs and diarrhoea. The leaves are large, lanceotate with deep serrate margins and covered by indumentum on the lower side. The epidermis has cells with thick straight to curved or wavy sides. Stomata are actinocytic or anomocytic. The abaxial side has dense hairy cover consisting of 2-6 armed and stellate hair. In T.S. the ratio of midvein to lamina is 6:1. Sphaeraphidal idioblasts are present in the cortical perenchyma and pith of midvein and petiole. …