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Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Journal

2013

Standardization

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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 …