In this study, the phytochemicals, B vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and antimicrobial activities of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Rauvolfia vomtoria leaves were determined and compared. Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis, mineral and B vitamin composition,...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i5271
The emergence of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms poses a significant challenge in clinical practice by complicating treatment options for infections. Exploring natural products as alternative drugs presents a promising approach to addressing these issues. Medicinal plants, ac...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i5270
Introduction: Celtis integrifolia Lam is a traditional medicinal plant used as a remedy for the cure of diarrhea, measles, bleeding, ecbolic, sore throat and as an antinociceptive agent. Aim: The study was aimed at the isolation and partial characterization of phytocompounds from...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i5269
Luvedika Maheshwaran, Ladhurshika Nadarajah, S. P. N. N. Senadeera, C. B. Ranaweera, A. K. Chandana & R. N. Pathirana·Asian Plant Research Journal·2024
Plants are basically biosynthetic factories that contain various pathways that produce phytochemicals with the help of different parts of the cell while specialized cells or tissues hoard and use them as needed. Human population has used this to their advantage for centuries. Aim...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i5267
Vaishnavi V. Khandre, Pallavi L. Bansod, Fulchand V. Kajale, N. B. Ghiware & A. B. Roge·Asian Plant Research Journal·2024
Barleria Prionitis Linn., commonly referred to as "Vajradanti," is a thorny shrub native to Southern Asia and certain African regions. This herb has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayurveda, where it has been employed to address a wide array of...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i5268
Zain ul Sajjad, Faheem Zia, Muhammad Umar Aslam, Maleeha Shafqat, Muhammad Babar Malook, Hassan Rehman Ali, Matloob Ahmad & Talou E Islam Inqalabi·Asian Plant Research Journal·2024
In Punjab, Pakistan, more than 60% expenditure incurred on the feeding of livestock and offered low quality forage thus affecting the productivity of milk and meat. The less production of livestock oriented products often results malnutrition in the society. An effort was made to...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i5266
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of various pre-sowing chemical treatments on True Potato Seed (TPS) germination and early growth to identify optimal treatments that enhance seedling vigor and productivity in Dolakha, Nepal. The experiment was conducted from April to June...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i4265
Several studies have mainly focused primarily on seeking promising ways to solve major human diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neuro-degenerative disease. In the quest for new antimicrobial and modifications of existing ones, interestingly, medicinal plants hav...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i4264
Aims: To review the antidiabetic properties, pharmacological characteristics, and phytochemical research on Momordica Ccharantia (bitter gourd) and assess its potential as a therapeutic agent for diabetes and cancer prevention. Study Design: Review of existing literature and rese...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i4263
Phytoremediation is a cost-effective and environment-friendly approach to remediate or clean our environment using plants by accumulating contaminants. Helianthus annuus L., commonly named sunflower is known to be a hyperaccumulator of heavy metals from the soil. This study focus...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i4262