Paper Type	::	Research Paper
Title	::	Development And Optimization of Boswellia Serrata Self-Micro Emulsifying Formulation: An Ameliorative Effort Towards The Herbal Formulation
Country	::	India
Authors	::	Krunal Detholia || Dashrath Patel || Swayamprakash Patel
Page No.	::	01-08

Development of self-micro emulsifying drug delivery system (SMEDDS) of herbal extracts is challenging task per se, as the herbal extracts contains many active and non-active constituents with various physicochemical properties. Present work focuses on development and evaluation of self-micro emulsifying formulation of Boswellia Serrata Extracts (BSE). An optimized formulation of BSE-SMEDDS composed of the equal fraction of Capmul-MCM®, Acrysol EL135® and Acconon MC8® was developed by employing the 33 Full Factorial experimental design.The optimized formulation having capability to self-micro emulsification within less than one minute and droplet size of 189.3 nm (0.432 PDI) was evaluated for In-vitro drug release and ex-vivo diffusion for its comparison with the marketed formulation of the Boswellia Serrata Extract.

 

Keywords: Boswellia Serrata, Self-Micro Emulsifying Drug Delivery System, SMEDDS, Herbal Formulaiton.

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Paper Type	::	Research Paper
Title	::	Phytochemical Studies on the Leaves of Pergularia Daemia Collected from Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu, India
Country	::	India
Authors	::	R. Nithyatharani || U.S.Kavitha
Page No.	::	09-12

Pergularia daemia is a fetid smelling, perennial twinning herb, widely distributed in the roadsides of tropical and sub tropical areas. It is used as an important medicinal plant since ancient times. The present study deals with the qualitative and quantitative analysis of the leaves of Pergularia daemia in different solvents and also this study deals with the separation of compounds present in crude methanolic extract of Pergularia daemia leaves by High Performance Liquid Chromatography. The qualitative analysis of the leaves showed the presence of alkaloids, steroids, terpenoids, flavanoids, saponins, phenols, tannins, aminoacids, cardiac glycosides, carbohydrates and proteins. The quantification of the compounds like alkaloids, flavanoids and phenols were done. HPLC shows the presence of two major peaks and exhibited the presence of two major components in the methanolic extract of the leaves. The results suggested that Pergularia daemia has significant phytocomponents and can be used as a source of many pharmacological studies and a curative for various ailments.

 

Keywords: Ancient times, HPLC, medicinal plant, Pergularia daemia, phytochemical screening.

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Paper Type	::	Research Paper
Title	::	Chemical Composition, Free Radical Scavenging And Antifungal Activity of Zanthoxylum Leprieurii Essential Oils Against Epidermophyton Floccosum And Microsporum Gypseum, two Most Prevalent Cutaneous Mycosis
Country	::	France
Authors	::	Tchabong, S.R. || Sameza, M.L. || Tchameni, N.S. || Mounbain F. || Mouelle, S.A. || Jazet, D.P.M. || Menut, C T || choumbougnang, F
Page No.	::	13-19

Background: These investigations were carried out to analyze the chemical composition, to evaluate the radical scavenging, and the anti-fungal activities of essential oils from leaves and fruits of Zanthoxylum leprieurii. Methods: Oils were obtained by hydro distillation using a Clevenger type apparatus. The compounds were identified by gas chromatography and gas chromatography coupled with Mass Spectrometry. Antifungal activity of the essential oils was tested in vitro against Epidermophyton floccosum and Microsporum gypseum while free radical scavenging activity evaluation was done using 2,2 diphenyl picrylhydrazyl method.
Results: Results showed that, the major components of the leaves oil were (E)-ß-ocimene (91.5 %) while the most abundant components from fruits oil were also (E)-ß-Ocimene (90.3 %) with pinocarveol (2.8%) and myrcene (2.3 %). The total growth inhibition of the pathogens................

 

Keywords: Essential oil, Antidermatophytitic activity, Antioxidant activity, Zanthoxylum leprieurii

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Paper Type	::	Research Paper
Title	::	Effect of Aqueous Extracts From Hildegardiabarteri Leaves on Lipid Metabolism of Wistarrats: Possible Implication In Arterial Pressure Variation
Country	::	Benin
Authors	::	Hoteyi Ismael || Michodjehoun Loetitia || Houndeffo Tiburce || Agonvonon Faith || Ahokpe Melanie || sezan Alphonse
Page No.	::	20-26

The aim of this work is to evaluate the impact of aqueous extracts of the leaves of Hildegardiabarteri on the lipid metabolism of wistar rats: possible involvement in blood pressure variations.To achieve our goal an aqueous powder extract of the dried leaves of Hidegardiabarteri was made with a yield of 13.18% and then the phytochemical screening (screening) was carried out by the method of Houghton and Raman in order to identify the phytochemicals Who are present there. This test reveals that our extract is rich in bioactive molecules extractable by water of which: an abundance of tannins, flavonoids, mucilages, reducing compounds, saponosides, triterpenoids, coumarins of quinone derivatives and catechic tannins or Condensed (not abundant). We had 09 lots of 02 rats (180-220g of pc)..............

 

Keywords: Hidegardiabarteri, wistar rats, lipid profile, diuretic activity, and furosemide.

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Paper Type	::	Research Paper
Title	::	Heavy Metal Pollution Induced Histopathological Changes in Anabas testudineus collected from Periyar River at Ernakulam district and the Recovery Responses in Pollution free water
Country	::	India
Authors	::	Ml Joseph || Asha Raj Kr
Page No.	::	27-37

Heavy metal (lead, nickel, zinc, arsenic and cadmium) pollution status in water, sediment and the corresponding bioaccumulation in biomass of Anabas testudineus from two different stations of Periyarriver at Ernakulam district (Station I- Eloor Industrial area, Station II- Irumbanam, Ernakulam) of two year period analysis showed that the bioaccumulation rate depends on pollution status in the environment. The histopathological changes in liver, gills and muscle varied based on the pollution load. The recovery responses were studied in fishes kept in aquaria maintained at controlled laboratory conditions for 30 days and from the results it was apparent that the pollution induces stress in fishes that has been reflected in the histological characteristics of vital organs. However by keeping them in pollution free waters positively influenced towards recovery from stress.

 

Keywords: Periyarriver, Ernakulam, Anabas testudineus.

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Paper Type	::	Research Paper
Title	::	Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) Juice Negatively Influences Estrous Cycle of Wistar Rats
Country	::	Nigeria
Authors	::	Aprioku JS || Briggs OEI
Page No.	::	38-43

Citrus aurantifolia(Lime) fruit is commonly consumed and known to be rich in vitamins and other
important phytochemicals. The effect of Limejuice on estrous cycle was evaluated in female Wistar
rats.Different groups of rats (n=6 per group) with regular estrous cycleswere gavaged orally with 1ml Lime juice (25, 50 or 100%) consecutively for fourteen days. A fourth (control) group was given distilled water.Vaginal lavage was analyzed daily in treated animals for ten days from the fourth day of administration to determine estrous cycle phases, but prior to juice treatment, estrous cyclesof rats were established. Animal body weights in treatment and control groups were monitored.

 

Keywords: Estrous cycle, Citrus aurantifolia,diestrus, lime juice, vaginal smear

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Paper Type	::	Research Paper
Title	::	Arteriovenous Malformation Of The Uterus
Country	::	India
Authors	::	M.M Begum || S. Sultana || M.A Hossain || M. Quddus
Page No.	::	44-46

Uterine Arteriovenous malformations (UAVM) are uncommon entities and should be considered in patients who present with profuse genital tract bleeding. There are two types of uterine AVM: acquired and congenital. Acquired uterine AVMs are conformed by communications between the uterine arteries and the myometrial veins, and are caused by an iatrogenic event or a pathological condition. Congenital AVMs are the result of abnormal development of primitive vessels that result in connections between pelvic arteries and veins in the uterus without an interconnecting capillary bed. Initial evaluation of UAVMs is made with ultrasonograghy (US) and US-Doppler. MRI is used when a UAVM is suspected at US. Treatment can be surgical (hysterectomy or surgical removal of AVM), or with selective uterine arterial embolization. We report a case of abnormal uterine bleeding due to UAVM.

 

Keywords: Arterio-venous malformation, US-Doppler, MRI, Embolization, Genital bleeding, uterine artery

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Paper Type	::	Research Paper
Title	::	Alternative Medicine In The Management of Oral Mucosal Lesions- A Review
Country	::	India
Authors	::	Pankaj Gupta || Kanaparthi Alekhya
Page No.	::	47-53

The term Alternative Medicine is used to denote a form of medicine that falls outside the main stream of western medicine. These kinds of medicines exist in all cultures to some degrees and terms such as traditional medicines, indigenous medicines, holistic medicines, folk medicines and oriental medicines are used. These medicines when used in dentistry, the term holistic dentistry is used. Alternative medicines or therapy encompasses a variety of disciplines including acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, guided imagery, yoga, biofeedback, hypnosis, romatherapy, herbal remedies, relaxation, massage etc. There is common patient belief that these therapies are safe to use..........

 

Keywords: Alternative medicine, Anti-oxidant, Herbal medicines, Holistic, Oral mucosal lesions

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Paper Type	::	Research Paper
Title	::	Prevalence of Obesity among Female School Children of Jaipur City
Country	::	India
Authors	::	Poonam Singh || Pramjeet Singh Ghuman || Devendra Somwanshi
Page No.	::	54-59

Country like India, is also suffering from problems of overweight and obesity among children,
adolescents, adults, and old age. Obesity with associated problems is affecting to all age groups.
Objectives: 1. To find out and compare the prevalence of obesity among female school children. 2. To find out the relationship between Obesity and Socioeconomic status. Material & Method: For the purpose of the study, total 800 female children were selected randomly from four private schools and four government schools. The age of the children was ranged from 6 to 10 years. In the
study two variables were examined namely obesity and socioeconomic status. The data regarding height was obtained by stadiometer and weight by weighing machine

 

Keywords: Prevalence, Obesity, Childhood Obesity, Overweight, Socio-economic status, BMI

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