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Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Journal

2013

Physico-chemical

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Pharmacognostic Evaluation Of Heliotropium Peruvianum L.: A Homoeopathic Drug, P Subramanian, P Rao, P Sudhakar, T Reddy, P Reddy Sep 2013

Pharmacognostic Evaluation Of Heliotropium Peruvianum L.: A Homoeopathic Drug, P Subramanian, P Rao, P Sudhakar, T Reddy, P Reddy

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Heliotropium peruvianum L., popularly known as "Heliotrope" in English, is a trailing plant belonging to the family Boraginaceae. The leaves and young aerial parts are used as medicine in headache, tension in inner canthus, pressure in the pit of stomach and sternum, uterine displacement and dysmenorrhoea. Objective: Pharmacognostic and Physico-chemical studies were carried out to facilitate use of correct species and standard raw material to ensure uniformity. Materials and Methods: Pharmacognostic studies of leaf and young stem of Heliotropium peruvianum were carried out. Physico-chemical parameters of the raw drug, viz., extractive values, ash values, formulation, besides weight per milliliter, …


Standardization Of Homoeopathic Drug: Buxus Sempervirens L., P Subramanian, P Rao, T Reddy, P Sudhakar, P Reddy Jun 2013

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 Mar 2013

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 …