Journal of Natural Remedies

H. B. Mishal , V. V. Bhadane , R. H. Mishal

Abstract

The present study deals with the macroscopical, microscopical & preliminary phytochemical investigation of leaves & ischolar_mains of Dichrostachys cinerea W. & A. Some of the diagnostic features of leaves & ischolar_mains are presence of non-glandular trichomes, stomatal complex, pitted vessels, tracheids, fibers and scanty cellular contents.

Keywords

Dichrostachys cinerea, Microscopy, Russell's Viper Venom

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R. H. Mishal ¹, G. P. Vadnere ¹, H. B. Mishal ¹

Affiliations
1 P. G. Department of Pharmacognosy, Smt. S. S. Patil College of Pharmacy, Chopda-425107. Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

The Seed Oil of Balanites aegyptiaca L. (Del) Zygophyllaceae was tested for its inhibitory activity against lethal and inflammatory effect of Vipera russellii (Russell's viper) venom. The seed oil of the plant displayed significant inhibitory action against the lethal toxic and inflammatory effects of the viper venom. The present findings suggest that the seed oil of Balanites aegyptiaca possess compound(s) which inhibit the lethal and inflammatory effects of viper venom.

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