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Murali Krishna, B.
- Experimental Evaluation of Antidepressant Activity of Aqueous and Methanolic Leaf and Shoot Extracts of Ageratum conyzoides Linn in Mice
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1 Bhaskara Institute of Pharmacy, Komatipalli, Bobbili, Vizianagaram Dist. AP, IN
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Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol 6, No 3 (2016), Pagination: 153-158Abstract
Objective: To investigate Antidepressant activity of aqueous and methanolic leaf and shoot extracts of Ageratum conyzoides plant in mice.
Methods: The Antidepressant activity of aqueous and methanolic leaf and shoot extracts of Ageratum conyzoides plant were tested by Forced Swim Test (FST) and Tail Suspension Test (TST) in albino mice and the results were compared for the both extracts. Imipramine was used as the standard drug for comparison.
Results: Phytochemical screening showed presence of carbohydrates, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, phenols, cardiac glycosides. AEAC (Aqueous Extract of Ageratum conyzoides) and MEAC (Methanolic Extract of Ageratum conyzoides) did not produce any lethal effect even upto 2000mg/kg, p.o during Acute Oral Toxicity study. In FST (Forced swim test) and TST (Tail Suspension test), AEAC (Aqueous Extract of Ageratum conyzoides) showed diminution of duration of immobility time in 200mg/kg but not in 100mg/kg.
Conclusion: From the above investigations, concluding that, shortening of immobility time in the FST and TST indicating, AEAC showed more antidepressant activity acting either by the enhancement of central 5-HT or catecholamine neurotransmission compared to MEAC (Methanolic Extract of Ageratum conyzoides) in mice.
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Ageratum conyzoides, Aqueous Extract of Ageratum conyzoides, Methanolic Extract of Ageratum conyzoides, Forced Swim Test, Tail Suspension Test.- Experimental Evaluation of Antidepressant Activity of Aqueous and Chloroform Leaf and Shoot Extracts of Eicchornia crassipes Linn in Mice
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1 Bhaskara Institute of Pharmacy, Affiliated to Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, IN
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Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol 5, No 3 (2015), Pagination: 139-144Abstract
The main objective of the study to evaluate the Anti-depressant activity of aqueous and chloroform extract of Eicchornia crassipes in Forced swim test (FST), Tail Suspension test (TST) in mice. Phytochemical screening showed presence of carbohydrates, alkaloids, flavanoids, steroids, saponins, amino acids, gums and mucilage. AEEC and CEEC did not produce any lethal effect even upto 2000mg/kg, p.o during Acute Oral Toxicity study. In FST and TST, CEEC showed diminution of duration of immobility time in 200mg/kg but not in 100mg/kg. From the above finding concluding that, shortening of immobility time in the FST and TST indicating, CEEC showed more antidepressant activity acting either by the enhancement of central 5-HT or catecholamine neurotransmission compared to AEEC in mice.Keywords
Eicchornia crassipes, Aqueous Extract of Eicchornia crassipes, Chloroform Extract Of Eicchornia crassipes, Forced Swim Test, Tail Suspension Test.- Evaluation of Anthelmintic Activity of the Chloroform and Aqueous Extracts of Leaves of Couroupita guianensis on Pheretima posthuma by Worm Motility Assay Method
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1 Bhaskara Institute of Pharmacy, Bobbili, Vizianagaram District, IN
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Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics, Vol 8, No 3 (2016), Pagination: 118-122Abstract
Objective: To investigate Anthelmintic Activity of the Chloroform and Aqueous Extracts of leaves of Couroupita guianensis on Pheretima posthuma by Worm Motility Assay Method
Methods: The Anthelmintic activity of the Aqueous and Chloroform Extracts of Leaves of Couroupita guianensis on Pheretima posthuma by Worm Motility Assay Method and the results were compared for the both extracts. Anthelmintic activity is compared with standard drug Albendazole.
Results: The chloroform extract showed better anthelmintic activity at a concentration of 200 mg/ml, whereas the aqueous extract also showed paralysis and death at similar concentrations against Indian earth worms. The other test concentrations of both the extracts showed marked degree of anthelmintic activity. The anthelmintic effect of extracts is comparable with that of the effect produced by the standard drug albendazole.
Conclusion: From the above finding concluding that, the plant possesses significant anthelmintic activity at 200 mg/ml concentration measured by time taken for paralyse / death of the earth worms. The current investigation leads to conclusion that the leaves of Couroupita guianensis have potent anthelmintic activity when compared with the conventionally used drug
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Couroupita guianensis, Anthelmintic, Pheretima posthuma, Worm Motility Assay Method.- Formulation and Evaluation of Stable Aqueous Extract of Polyherbal Multipurpose Face Cream
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1 Bhaskara Institute of Pharmacy, Affiliated to Andhra University, Vizianagaram, IN
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Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences, Vol 8, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 12-18Abstract
Face cream is a cosmetic cream applied to face to improve the complexion Main objective is to prepare and evaluate a stable poly herbal multipurpose face cream which is made by the aqueous extract of different herbs such as Vetiveria zizanioides, Crocus sativus, Symplocos racemosa, Pterocarpus santalinus, Rubia cordifolia, Chamaecostus cuspidatus, Cinnamomum tamala, Butea monosperma, Curcuma caesia, Brassica nigra Koch, Aganosoma hiyne, Mesua ferrae, Ficus Benghalensis, Glycerrhizia glabra, Mesua ferrae, Laccifer lacca and formulated different formulations by varying the polymers and base compositions. The evaluations of all formulations (F1 toF5) were done on different parameters like organoleptic properties, pH and stability etc. Formulations F1 to F5 good consistency, homogeneity, appearance, pH, no evidence of phase separation and ease of removal. Stability studies for conducted for all these formulation and gave good results.Keywords
Cosmetic Cream, Herb, Formulation, Stability.References
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