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S. Kala , S.K. Dubey

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S. Kala , S.K. Dubey

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Lokesh Deb , S.K. Dubey , Avijeet Jain , Amit Kumar Jain , G. S. Pandian

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In this study, 95% ethanolic extract of Thuja occidentalis Linn (TOE) was evaluated for its anti-ulcer potential by using hard liquor (42.8 % v/v ethanol, 1 ml/150 g body weight) and aspirin (200 mg/kg) induced gastric ulcer models on rats, where oral administration of 200 and 400 mg/kg of TOE showed significant (p<0.001) ulcer protective effect on both the models in a dose dependent fashion. The TOE was also evaluated for its in-vitro free-radical scavenging activity and anti-inflammatory activity. The studies showed significant (p<0.001) free radical scavenging activity of TOE, when compare to control, whereas TOE failed to exhibits any significant (ns p>0.05) anti-inflammatory activity on Carrageenan - induced paw oedema and Cotton pellet granuloma models. Since the extract fail to show significant anti-inflammatory activity, the inhibitory role on prostaglandin synthesis and over production of leukotriene may be ruled out, so we can suggest that gastro-protective activity against aspirin induced ulcer by inhibiting the back diffusion of H⁺ ions. However, further studies are needed to confirm this hypothesis. On the basis of these investigations, we may partially conclude that ulcer-protection may be due to free radical scavenging activity of TOE and TOE could be a potent antiulcer agent for next generation.

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Thuja Occidentalis, Anti Ulcer, Thujone, Anti Oxidant, Anti-inflammatory

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M. N. Ramesha , H. V. Srinidhi , S.K. Dubey , N. K. Janoo

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Amid contemporary global issues, education system particularly requires paradigm shift in its approach and contents. Considering this the article intended to highlights required outlook of forestry education at state agricultural universities in terms of engagement of trained professionals for treading through new frontier areas, creation of new positions to expand and enhance their services, curriculum reorientation according to changes in society, economy and climate, and exploration of opportunities to train future human-ware required for teaching as well as for sustainable management of forest resource by taking into account green economy concept and future investment pattern. Current trend of system based research also calls for network and consortium research project among universities, research institutes, forest departments and industries which provides opportunity for students and faculty test realty and abridge gap between professional demand and skill and leaning attained.

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Forestry Education, Opportunities and Future Prospective, Forest Resources, Reorientation

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