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Evaluation of Phytochemical Content, Antibacterial Properties and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Andrographis echioidies (L) Nees

Debasish Singha Roy, Subhasish Maity, Writtik Maity, Somnath De & Dulal Chandra Das · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Background: There is much investigation with the Andrographis paniculata which is a very well-known medicinal plant, people were using this plant from ancient years, but this another species Andrographis echioides was not explored too much for many years. In this study we tried t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i130199

Extraction, Isolation and Characterization of Phytoconstituents in Urginea wightii

M. Smitha Raj & M. N. Shiva Kameshwari · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

The Urginea wightii is a well-established squill. The therapeutic activity is determined by the presence of pharmacological component present in the crude extract of Urginea wightii. To screen these active herbal components in a single plant material it requires a sophisticated,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v30i430198

Zingiber zerumbet Rhizome Essential Oil: Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial and Mosquito Larvicidal Activities

Le T. Huong, Hoang V. Chinh, Nguyen T. G. An, Nguyen T. Viet, Nguyen H. Hung, Nguyen T. H. Thuong, Abdulatif O. Giwa-Ajeniya & Isiaka A. Ogunwande · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: In the present study, the chemical constituents, antimicrobial and larvicidal potentials of hydrodistilled essential oil from the rhizome of Zingiber zerumbet were evaluated. Study Design: The study was designed in different phases which are: collection of mature rhizomes o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v30i430197

Bio Synthesis of Zn Doped AgTe with the Help of Allium sativum Peel Powder for Bacterial Results

M. Karunanithy, A. Afroos Banu, M. Ragamathunnisa, D. Saravanakkumar & A. Ayeshamariam · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Composites of Telluride are an extremely rare element most commonly used in combination with other metals to increase their machinability and bioactivity due to its mild toxic nature. Bacteria are currently used to separate a number of elements from their sources, most notably in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v30i430194

Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Used in the Al-Hoceima Region (Northern Morocco)

El Bouzdoudi Brahimc, El Boukhari Latifa, Barbara Hicham, Errabii Tomader & El Kbiach Mohammed L’bachir · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Objective: An ethnobotanical study of medicinal and aromatic plants was conducted in the region of Al-Hoceima (Morocco) to contribute to the knowledge of medicinal species used in traditional phytotherapy by the local population. Methodology: Using 100 questionnaire sheets, a ser...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v30i430195

Effect of Glomus fasciculatum On Nutrient Uptake and Growth of a Medicinal Plant, Coleus forskohlii

Selima Khatun · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: Coleus forskohlii Briq. (syn. Coleus barbatus Benth.) belonging to the family Lamiaceae is a well known plant throughout the country and known as ‘pashanbhedi’ in Sanskrit and ‘pathatchur’ in Hindi is one of the most potential medicinal plants of the future, as its pharmaco...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i430227

Antibody Response against SRBC Immunosuppressed with Hydrocortisone Black Raspberry Extract Based Carbon Supported TiO2 Crystal

K. Gayathiridevi & G. Pasupathi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

As an titanium dioxide (TiO2) with carbon supported materials, particularly in anatase phase, have been extensively investigated and utilized in many technological applications due to its excellent physicochemical properties. This article summarizes the recent progress in growing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v30i430193

Genome Status of Lippia alba Polyploid Complex Long-term in vitro Cultivated

Sirlei A. Julião, Juliana M. L. Lopes, Cristiane Zorzatto, Elyabe M. Matos & Lyderson F. Viccini · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

This study is the first report of a genetic stability analysis of a polyploid complex maintained in vitro for a long-time. Twenty-two accessions of Lippia alba, a medicinal species of economic importance, had been maintained under in vitro culture conditions for 7 years through s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v30i430191

Leaf Extracts Silver Nanoparticles of Four Medicinally Important Plants: Used as a Green Manure

Sk Md Abu Imam Saadi & Amal Kumar Mondal · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Now a day’s green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from plants has an important role in biomedical science, drug discovery and also in biological field. In this investigation, we synthesize AgNPs using the aqueous solution of the leaf extract of 4 indigenous plant sample...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v30i430192

Prevalence and Antibiogram Profiling of Rotten Fruits from Different Areas of Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Mahmuda Akhter Akhi, Avijit Banik, Oshin Ghurnee, Nantu Chandra Das, Showmitro Nondi & Maruf Abony · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Fruits are highly nutritious, sources of vitamins, minerals, fibers etc. and these are part of our daily diet. However, during cultivation, harvesting, transportation, handling fruits get contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms which leads to severe problems to community. Own...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v30i430190

A Critical Analysis of the Morphometry of Two Endangered Medicinal Plants – “Bacopa monnieri L. and Centella asiatica L.”

Sangeeta Singh & M. Anwar Mallick · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Both the plants Bacopa monnieri L. and Centella asiatica L. are known for their medicinal values for many years. These plants are being used to cure various diseases such as - ulcer, tumor, eczema and anemia etc. Most important use of these plants is as memory vitalizer. So, ther...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v30i430189

Phytochemical Investigation of Nilavembu Kudineer Chooranam Ethyl Acetate Extract and Its Ability to Reduce Intracellular Antioxidant Levels in THP-I Cells

P. Kamalarajan, S. Muthuraman, M. R. Ganesh & M. F. Valan · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: Nilavembu kudineer chooranam is one of the best polyherbal formulations in Siddha tradition of medicinal practice. This formulation has nine herbs as ingredients. This research article explores the scientific analysis of the therapeutic and phytochemical potential of this h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v30i430187

A Kinetic Study of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition by Fractions of Oleo diox Roxb.leaf and Curculigo orchioides Gaertn Rhizome for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

G. K. Pratap & Manjula Shantaram · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Introduction and Aim: Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) has an important role in the biochemical studies indicating that AChE accelerates the formation of amyloid-β fibril and forms AChE-Aβ complexes in the brain. The medicinal plants of Curculigoorchioides Gaertn., and Oleo diox Roxb....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v30i430188

Histochemical and Phytochemical Analysis of Medicinally Important Plants

B. K. Sushma, K. S. Ashalatha, Preetam Ray & H. R. Raveesha · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

The present study was aimed to investigate the histochemical and phytochemical studies of four important medicinal plants. Leaf, stem and root sections were examined for alkaloid, protein and phenolic tests. Methanolic extracts of leaf, stem and root were analysed for the phytoch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v30i430185

Assessment of Growth Characteristics of Medicinal Plants Ocimum tenuiflorum L. and Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng. Under Shade Net and Open Conditions

J. Ambujavalli, K. Santhiya, K. Rohini & V. Kumaresan · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aim: To study the effect of shade net on the growth characteristics of two medicinal plants viz., Tulsi and Indian Borage in terms of plant height, number of leaves, leaf area and flowering in relation to open condition. Place and Duration of Study: Lawspet, Puducherry, India bet...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v30i430186