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Soni, Sonam
- Herbal Significance and Home Remedies to Treat Conjunctivitis:An overview
Authors
1 Rungta College of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, Kurud, Bhilai- (Chhattisgarh), IN
2 GD Rungta College of Science and Technology, Kurud, Bhilai (Chhattisgarh), IN
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Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences, Vol 5, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 30-35Abstract
This review article compiled information on an profusion of herbal medicinal plants and home remedies used to treat conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye, commonly referred to as "pinkeye." Epidemics of conjunctivitis have occurred throughout the India, prompting the use of indigenous herbal cures for centuries. While usually not a very severe disease, conjunctivitis is painful and can sometimes lead to fractional or complete blindness due to corneal involvement. Symptoms include redness and swelling of the eyes, itching and increased tearing, and photophobia. Allergic and chronic noninfectious conjunctivitis can be treated by sodium cromoglycate and antihistamines. Bacterial, fungal, or viral infection is extremely contagious, and has caused epidemics in India as well as Asian and African countries. Common pathogens include Staphylococcus aureus, Chlamidia trachomatis, adenoviruses, Enterovirus 770 (EV 70), and Coxsackie virus. This study shows that so many herbals are available to treat conjunctivities like liquorice, honey, fennel, redclover, pokeischolar_main, turmeric, marigold etc.Keywords
Shampoo, SLS-Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Skin, Baldnss, Proteolysis, Insecticide.- Significance of Indian Medicinal Plants used for Treatment of Dementia
Authors
1 Rungta College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Kohka-Kurud Road, Bhilai- C.G., IN
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Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol 4, No 4 (2014), Pagination: 202-205Abstract
Dementia is a progressive neurological disease of the brain. It demolishes the vital brain cells, indicating on observable decline in mental abilities. Dementia is not an acute condition that suddenly appears, and it usually does not require emergency treatment, but it can some time develop suddenly like in case of severe injury, disease or toxin destroys brain cells or it can develop slowly, especially in senior citizens and it is more common with women than the men. There are 3.7 million Indian suffer from dementia (2.1 million women and 1.5 million men). Degradation on proper level of acetylcholine (ACh) due to the excessive AChE activity produce to constant Ach deficiency leads to memory and cognitive impairments. The herbal medicine numerous plants have been used to treat age related cognitive, now a days herbal medicine is popular in all over the world. The herbal medicine like with aniasomnifera, centellaasiatica, bacopamonieri, prunusamygdalusa etc, which having property to improve memory and lesson age related cognitive deficits, have advantage over on the therapeutic agent like currently prescribed drug such as tacrine or donepezil they show undesirable side effects, that is no or minimal with herbal medicine. Memory enhancer herbs enhance the memory and increase the blood circulation in the brain.Keywords
Dementia, Memory, Brain Disorders, Enhancer, Herbal Medicine.- Development of Quality Control Parameters of an Ayurvedic formulation: 'Ashwagandhadi Churna'
Authors
1 Rungta College of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, Kurud, Bhilai-490026 (Chhattisgarh), IN
2 Kalyan PG College, Sec-7, Bhilai, 490006 (Chhattisgarh), IN
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Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Dosage Form and Technology, Vol 5, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 91-94Abstract
Ayurveda is known as the oldest healing science. Ashwagandhadi Churna is important in management of digestive and respiratory disturbances of all body types. It is useful for any imbalance in the muscles as it both reduces inflammation and strengthens muscle tone. It is having different ingredient which are having a wide range of uses in health maintenance. The quality control of Ashwagandhadi Churna which will assist the regulatory authorities, scientific organizations and manufacturer in developing standards.
Ashwagandhadi Churna (AC1) is consist of the fine powders of Ashwagandha and Vidhara in the ratio of 1:1. It is best remedy in tissues Debility, low body weight, emaciation, deficient haemoglobin, anaemia, post-convalescent weakness, athletic exertion. Ashwagandhadi Churna sample was prepared in laboratory according to Ayurvedic formulary.
This was evaluated by comparative analysis with the marketed formulations (AC2 and AC3) for their extractive values (ethanol and distilled water), Micromeritic parameters (bulk density, true density, angle of repose and Carr's Index) and Phytochemical evaluation. We also found the extractive values of Ashwagandhadi Churna (AC1, AC2 and AC3) in water and ethanol respectively indicating the presence of almost polar and semi polar constituents in Ashwagandhadi Churna. These analytical findings and data analysis revels that parameters like extractive values, presence of phytoconstituents and micromeritic parameters all remains in close proximity for each batch of the Ashwagandhadi Churna.