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Medicinal Plant Resources Of Puttaparthi Mandal: Taxonomic Overview And Need For Conservation, R. Basavaraju, J. Vennel Raj, P. V. Bhiravamurthy Nov 2009

Medicinal Plant Resources Of Puttaparthi Mandal: Taxonomic Overview And Need For Conservation, R. Basavaraju, J. Vennel Raj, P. V. Bhiravamurthy

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Puttaparthi Mandal is situated to the south of Anantapur town in the Sri Sathya Sai taluk of Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India. A broad taxonomic overview of the medicinal flora of Puttaparthi Mandal is presented herein – 185 medicinal plant species are distributed among 132 genera and 55 families in this region. These resources are under threat due to over exploitation by the local people for firewood, fodder, medicinal plants, reclamation of forest land for agriculture purpose, urbanization and heavy incidence of grazing. If steps for proper conservation and management of plants are not taken in near future these resources …


Role Of Phenolics In Anti-Atherosclerotic Property Of Thuja Occidentalis Linn., S. K. Dubey, A. Batra Jun 2009

Role Of Phenolics In Anti-Atherosclerotic Property Of Thuja Occidentalis Linn., S. K. Dubey, A. Batra

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The present study was carried out to evaluate the Lipid peroxidation activity and related hypolipidaemic activity of an (EFTO) ethanol fraction of extract of aerial part of Thuja occidentalis Linn. (Cupressaceae). Lipid peroxidation activity was carried out to evaluate the antioxidant potential, and hypolipidaemic activity on cholesterol fed rats. The antioxidant activity of ethanol fraction was increased in a concentration dependent manner. About 100, 150, 200, 250 & 300 μg EFTO (ethanol fraction of extract of aerial part of Thuja occidentalis) inhibited the FeSO4 induced lipid peroxidation in a dose dependent manner and showed IC50 value 195.60μg/ml. in hypolipidaemic activity …


Homeopathic Flora Of Bilaspur District Of Himachal Pradesh, India: A Preliminary Survey, Ajay K. Gautam, Rekha Bhadauria Jan 2009

Homeopathic Flora Of Bilaspur District Of Himachal Pradesh, India: A Preliminary Survey, Ajay K. Gautam, Rekha Bhadauria

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The present study was made in nine villages of Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, a north Indian state known for its vast herbal flora. About 23 plant species belonging to 18 families used in the homeopathic system of medicine are highlighted in the present study along with their taxonomic description including botanical name, medicine name, plant part used and ailment against which the medicines are used. The collected plant specimens were identified, taxonomically defined and submitted to the herbarium for future records.


Consumer Behavior In Selection Of Buying Source Of Siddha Medicine In Tamilnadu, India From The Perspective Of Age, A. Krishnan, P. Bagyalakshimi, S. Ramya, R. Jayakumararaj Jan 2009

Consumer Behavior In Selection Of Buying Source Of Siddha Medicine In Tamilnadu, India From The Perspective Of Age, A. Krishnan, P. Bagyalakshimi, S. Ramya, R. Jayakumararaj

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With the increasing usage of traditional medicines as complementary alternative therapy, possibilities that would ensure its successful integration into the public domain of health care services needs to be evaluated. India is one of the countries with rich traditional knowledge base. Its ethnic ethno-medical practices had paved way for the evolution of several indigenous systems of medicine. Siddha is one of the oldest systems of medicine in India. Siddha holds close association with nature and has been validated in the laboratory of life, even before the advent of formal modern western system of medicine. This paper discusses the interrelations between …


Current Trends In Usage Of Traditional System Of Medicine In Tamilnadu, India - From The Perspective Of Occupation, A. Krishnan, P. Bagyalakshmi, S. Ramya, R. Jayakumararaj Jan 2009

Current Trends In Usage Of Traditional System Of Medicine In Tamilnadu, India - From The Perspective Of Occupation, A. Krishnan, P. Bagyalakshmi, S. Ramya, R. Jayakumararaj

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Socio-economic parameters have significant impact on consumer’s attitude towards the usage of traditional system of medicine in Tamilnadu, India. Though traditional systems of medicine have made significant contributions towards fulfilling healthcare needs of the people in the past, impacts of modern medicine have been so large that traditional medicine witnessed a dark period in India. While such practices are common in the rural/ remote areas, off late, change in the trend with respect to the usage of Siddha medicine as complementary alternative therapy among urban population has been observed. Present study aims to evaluate the resurgence of interest in Siddha …