Journal of Natural Remedies

V. Kumar , T. Shah , G. B. Shah , N. S. Parmar

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Objective: To evaluate the anti-bacterial activity of Rhus succedanea galls. Materials and methods: Aqueous extract was prepared and anti-bacterial activity was studied against five bacterial organisms by agar disc diffusion method. Results: Aqueous extract of Rhus succedanea galls exhibited significant anti-bacterial activity. Conclusion: The present results indicate the potential usefulness of aqueous extract of Rhus succedanea in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Keywords

Rhus succedanea Galls, Anti-bacterial Activity

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V. Kumar , G. B. Shah , J. R. Baheti , S. S. Deshpande , N. S. Parmar

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Objective: To evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of Bergenia ciliata rhizomes. Materials and method: Aqueous extract was prepared and anti-inflammatory activity was studied on carrageenin- induced paw oedema in rats. Results: Aqueous extract of Bergenia ciliata (50 and 100 mg/kg i. p.) showed a potent and dose dependent anti-inflammatory effect, comparable to diclofenac sodium (10 mg/kg i.p.). Conclusion: The present results indicate the potential of aqueous extract of Bergenia ciliata in the treatment of pain and inflammation.

Keywords

Bergenia ciliata, Anti-inflammatory Activity, Carrageenin

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V. Kumar , G. B. Shah , N. S. Parmar

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Objective: To evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of Rhus succedanea galls. Materials and methods: Aqueous extract was prepared and anti-inflammatory activity was studied on carrageenin induced paw oedema in rats. Results: Aqueous extract of Rhus succedanea galls (50 and 100 mg/kg i.p.) showed a highly potent and dose-dependent anti-inflammatory activity comparable to diclofenac sodium (10mg/ kg i.p.) on carrageenin induced paw oedema in rats. Conclusion: The present results indicate the potential usefulness of aqueous extract of Rhus succedanea galls in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

Keywords

Rhus succedanea, Anti-inflammatory Activity, Carrageenin

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S. Deshpande , G. B. Shah , I. Deshpande , N. S. Parmar

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Objective: To evaluate the antiulcer activity of aqueous extract of Basella rubra. Materials and method: Aqueous extract of the leaves of Basella rubra was prepared and antiulcer activity was studied on ethanol and pylorus ligated induced gastric ulcers in rats. Results: Aqueous extract of the leaves of Basella rubra (10 and 20mg/kg p.o.) showed significant and dose-dependent antiulcer activity against ethanol and pylorus ligated induced ulcer in rats. Study was compared with ranitidine (50 mg/kg p.o.) as standard drug. Conclusion: The present results indicate the potential of aqueous extract of Basella rubra in the treatment of gastric ulcers.

Keywords

Basella rubra, Antiulcer Activity, Pylorus Ligation, Gastric Ulcer

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