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Mangal, A. K.
- Comparative Studies on Quality Assessment of Trachyspermum Ammi Linn. Seeds Collected from Different locations of Punjab State
Authors
1 National Institute of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Research, CCRAS, Patiala -147001, IN
2 National Institute of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Research, CCRAS, Patiala -147001, IN
3 Raja Ramdeo Anandilal Podar Ayurveda Cancer Research Institute, Mumbai, IN
4 Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, Janakpuri, Delhi-110058, IN
5 Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, Janakpuri, Delhi- 110058, IN
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Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Vol 3, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 41-44Abstract
Ayurveda, the science of life, deals with the holistic view of healthy living. It emphasizes on prevention as well as treatment of various disease conditions through holistic approach. Since ancient times, several diseases have been treated by administration of plant material based on traditional method and approaches. Investigation of traditionally used medicinal plants is thus valuable on two levels, firstly, as a source of potential chemotherapeutic drugs, and secondly, as a measure of safety for the continued use of medicinal plants. The seeds of Trachyspermum ammi Linn. are being used in traditional folk medicines for the treatment of various gastro-intestinal and inflammatory disorders. It is a bitter, aromatic, thyme like aroma warming herb, and possesses tonic, diuretic, and expectorant properties. It relaxes spasms, improves digestion, increases perspiration and is a strong antiseptic. Physicochemical studies on various parameters like total ash, acid insoluble ash, water soluble ash, ethanol soluble extractive value, water soluble extractive value, loss on drying, pH, TLC reveal specific identities for the crude drug which will be useful in identification and help in controlling adulterations.Keywords
Ayurveda, Thymol, Phytochemistry, Trachyspermum ammi Linn.
- Physicochemical and Preliminary Phytochemical Studies On the Leaves of Crinum latifolium Linn
Authors
1 M.M. College of Pharmacy, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana - 122001, IN
2 National Institute of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Research, CCRAS, Dept. of AYUSH, Patiala -147001, IN
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Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Vol 3, No 3 (2011), Pagination: 120-123Abstract
The present communication attempts to evaluate the physicochemical and preliminary phytochemical studies on the leaves of Crinum latifolium Linn. of Amaryllidaceae family. Crinum latifolium Linn. rosette-like herb that arises from an underground bulb which is used in several traditional medicines to cure various diseases. It is a stout perennial herb of about 2 m in height. This herb has been known to posses Analgesic activity, Anticancer activity and Immuno stimulatory activity. Phytochemical analysis has recently yielded a vast array of compounds, including more than 150 different alkaloids, tannin, phenolic compound, flavonoids, terpenoids, amino acids, steroid saponins and antioxidants. Hippadine, pratorinine, ambelline and lycorine, 2-epilyocorine and 2-epipancrassidine etc. have been isolated from this plant. As there is no detailed standardization work reported on fruit, the physicochemical parameters, preliminary phytochemical constants, thin layer chromatography are carried out. The study revealed specific identities for the particular crude drug which will be useful in identification and control to adulterations of the raw drug.
Keywords
Extractive Values, Ash Value, TLC, Ayurvedic Drug, Physicochemical Studies, Crinum latifolium Linn.- Evaluation of Standardization Parameters for Sitopaladi Churna an Ayurvedic Formulation
Authors
1 National Institute of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Research, CCRAS, Patiala-147001, IN
2 Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, Janakpuri, Delhi-110058, IN