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38 articles for “phytochemicals”
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Studies on Extraction of Bioflavonoids from Leaves of Plumeria rubra
Abstract: Plumeria rubra, a tropical flowering plant from the Apocynaceae family, holds notable aesthetic and traditional significance. It is frequently grown in tropical areas as an ornamental shrub or small tree, reaching up to six meters in height. Renowned for its visual appeal, it is especially valued in the creation of leis and other floral arrangements. Although the plant’s sap is toxic, it is recognized for its medicinal and aromatic potential. …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Vesicular–Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Association Alleviates Antioxidant Activity of Bacopa monnieri
Abstract: Methanol extract of Bacopa leaves and ascorbic acid showed a significant scavenging of p < 0.05. The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of vesicular–arbuscular mycorrhiza treatment on antioxidant activity of Bacopa monnieri. Mycorrhiza spores were added to the plants at different time intervals and the plants were categorized as T1, T2, T3 and T4 according to treatments. T1 plants are control, while T2, T3 and T4 plants received …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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A Review on Catharanthus roseus
Abstract: In world health care, medicinal plants have played crucial role. Catharanthus roseus commonly known as Cape periwinkle and belongs to Apocynaceae family. It is evergreen herbaceous species and native to but cultivated as a medicinal and ornamental plant species. It has a history of use in Ayurvediuc, Chinese and Western medicine research. The leaves are oval to broad, oblong, green, glossy and divided into opposite pairs and flowers have five …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Studies on Extraction and Purification of Rutin from Ethanolic Extract of Manilkara zapota leaves
Abstract: Manilkara zapota (sapodilla) is belongs to sapotaceae family. This plant contains various nutrition values. The fruit of sapota is rich with many antioxidants, the leaf of this beneficial plant is also very useful, which helps in improving the condition of digestive tract by prevention of disease like gastritis,enteritis. As sapota is also rich with vitamin C and antioxidants which also boosts immunnity of the body and lowers the risk of …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review On Pharmacological Activities And Clinical Impacts Of Myristica Fragrans(Nutmeg).
Abstract: Numerous herbal medicines have been used in various medical systems to treat and control a variety of ailments. Myristica fragrans is a perennial spice species that belongs to the Myristicaceae family. It has been cultivated all throughout the world and is used to flavor food, make essential oils, and in traditional remedies. Mostly terpenes and phenyl propenes are found in nutmeg and it is a critical component in a wide …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Role of Bioactive Compounds on Protein Utilization in Ruminants: A Review
Abstract: Insufficient nutrition is the primary drive of low productivity by ruminants. These insufficiencies can be corrected by supplementation with high-density feeds and locally available tree legumes. These tree legumes contain various types of bioactive compounds, which can be defined as secondary plant metabolites (PSM) that are extra nutritional substances having pharmacological or toxicological effects in man and animals. Besides the primary biosynthetic, the secondary metabolites are also produced within the …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Possible drugs for Huntington’s disease from Capsicum annuum developed using molecular docking against Huntington protein
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Capsicum annuum as a suitable plant for the treatment of Huntington’s disease using Pyrx. Huntington’s disease results in the damage of the nervous system over a period of time. For this study, we take into consideration Capsaicin, a compound obtained from the fruit of Capsicum annuum (bell pepper) responsible for giving the fruit it’s pungent odor. Studies show that Capsaicin plays a crucial role …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 27–29 Read article
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Antimicrobial Activity of Waste Pulp of Citrus sinensis and Citrus limetta
Abstract: An antimicrobial is a substance which kills or inhibits the growth of different types of micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi or protozoans. Citrus fruit products act as antimicrobial agents against the bacteria and the fungus. Citrus fruits belong to the family Rutaceae. The main objective was to determine the antimicrobial activity of Citrus sinensis waste pulp and to determine the antimicrobial activity of Citrus limetta waste pulp. The citrus pulp …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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Studies on TPC and TTC analysis from Syzygium cumini seeds through extraction and fermentation
Abstract: Syzygium cumini is the scientific name for the Java plum, a kind of medicinal plant. The plant can be found all over the plains of India, all the way to its southernmost point. This plant contains phenolic compounds, tannins, glucoside, myrecetin, ellagic acid, anthocyanins, kaemferol, and isoquercetin among other phytochemicals. It shows various pharmacological activities like Anti- inflammatory activity, Anti- Oxidant activity, Anti-microbial activity, Hepatoprotective activity and Anti Ulcer/colitis activities …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Botanicals Insecticides – A Source of Weapons against Pests and Insects of Plants
Abstract: In agricultural crop production, the synthetic pesticides and insecticides are used which has got occasionally carcinogenic and residual toxic effects. The disproportionate use of it also causes severe health risks to human life, livestocks, fishes, birds, wild life and animals. Therefore, there is an immediate requirement for unconventional nontoxic pesticides. The tropical plants are natural rich source of phytochemicals having antimicrobial and biological properties. Green plants are natural biochemical factories. …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Leaf powder of Lawsonia inermis (L) in acetone for the topical application to the fifth instar larvae of silkworm, Bombyx mori (L).
Abstract: The henna, Lawsonia inermis (L) is well known medicinal plant. Due to rich contents of phytochemicals, the leaves, flowers, seeds, stem bark and roots of henna, Lawsonia inermis (L) are used in traditional medicine.The present attempt was aimed to use acetone solution (maceratives) of leaf powder of Lawsonia inermis (L) for the topical application to the fifth instar larvae of silkworm, Bombyx mori (L) [Race: Double Hybrid - (CSR6 x …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 25–39 Read article
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MULBERRY, MORUS ALBA (L): THE GLOBAL MEDICINAL HERITAGE
Abstract: Mulberry, Morus alba (L) is a fast-growing, small to medium-sized mulberry tree which grows to 10–20 m tall. It is generally a short-lived tree with a lifespan comparable to that of humans, although there are some specimens known to be over 250 years old The species is native to northern China, and is widely cultivated and naturalized elsewhere (United States, Mexico, Australia, Kyrgyzstan, Argentina, Turkey, Iran, etc.). Hypolipidemic and antioxidant …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–60 Read article
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Ayurveda as an alternative Medicine for SARS-CoV
Abstract: The goal of this study was to look at the clinical evidence for complementary and alternative medicine treatments for major depressive disorder. The phrase depressive disorder was combined with St John’s wort, S-adenosylmethionine (SAM-e), exercise, acupuncture, omega-3 fatty acids, and folate in a PubMed search from January 1966 to February 2010. Only relevant human trials were selected. COVID-19, the current global health emergency, is not the first-time coronaviruses have posed …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Citrus Reticulata's Anti-Aging use of Essential oil Chemical Process
Abstract: Citrus has a variety of species, including oranges (Citrus sinensis), In vitro antioxidant and anti-enzyme tests were used to investigate the anti-aging activity of alcoholic extracts of C. reticulata Blanco peel. After two extraction procedures were utilised, isolates were found to qualitative and quantitative phytochemical examination. The Soxhlation (CR HAE) extract has a higher overall phenolic and flavonoid content than the maceration extract (CR CAE). CR HAE had strong DPPH …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 40–44 Read article
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Extraction and Purification of Kaempferol from leaves of Azadirichta indica
Abstract: Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, It contains phytochemical compounds like phenolic compounds, flavonoids (Quercetin and kaempferol), tannins, gallic acid, nimbosterol, catechin, nimbine, etc. It shows many pharmacological activities like anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory activities etc. For the extraction of kaempferol from neem leaves, the optimum results were observed for the effects of different solvents, different solvent percentages, particle size, pH and extraction time for the extraction of kaempferol were …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Extraction of Bioflavonoid from Peel of Citrus sinensis
Abstract: Citrus sinensis is belongs to the Rutaceae family. This is also known as orange fruit and it contains several phytochemicals like phenolic compounds, phenolic acids, bioflavonoids (quercetin, rutin and kaempferol), saponins, carotenoids, citric acid and vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It shows various pharmacological activities like antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory activity, anti-diabetic activity, anti-cancer activity, wound healing activity etc. This plant control the various disorders in the society. Bioflavonoids also assist in …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Integrative Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Analysis Reveals Potent Inhibition of Ovarian Cancer-Associated Proteins by Curcuma Longa Derivatives
Abstract: Objectives: A network pharmacology approach and molecular docking study were employed to explore how the active ingredients of Curcuma longa interact with protein targets associated with ovarian cancer. The objective was to explore the mechanism of action of these active ingredients. Methods: In this study, a total of 14 derivatives of Curcuma longa were selected to evaluate their binding affinity with specific target proteins (HLA, CDK-41, EGFR, Tumor suppressor p53 …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 45–67 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Nanoparticles using Urtica dioica Plant Leaf Extract
Abstract: The green synthesis of nanoparticles by biological systems, particularly plant extracts, has become an emerging area of nanotechnologies. Nano materials have wide range application in various fields such as electronics, optics, material science and bio medical science due to their size and morphology. Zinc oxide is a versatile semiconductors material and has attractive properties like wideband gap (3.2eV) large exciton biding energy, high stability and environmental friendly material. The synthesis …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 44–57 Read article