Month: November 2018

Verbascum thapsus is used in tribal medicine as an antispasmodic, anti-tubercular agent and wormicide. In this study, we investigated the antispasmodic and anthelmintic activities of a crude aqueous methanolic extract of the plant. Verbascum species have numerous medicinal properties. For example, the Read More …

Sarsaparilla also is known as Smilax Glabra Rhizome (SGR) was shown to modulate immunity, protect against liver injury, lower blood glucose and suppress cancer. However, its effects on cancer cell adhesion, migration and invasion were unclear. In the present study, we found Read More …

Spigelia anthelmia is an herbaceous species of the Loganiaceae family. Commonly known as “erva-lombrigueira”, it is popular as a human medicine in Brazil based on its various properties, including action against gastrointestinal nematodes. In vitro and in vivo studies have confirmed the efficacy of S. anthelmia in controlling H. contortus however, Read More …

Pulsatilla nigricans is used in the treatment of anxiety-related disorders. Though in clinical use for many years, the anxiolytic activity of Pulsatilla nigricans (Puls) has not been evaluated experimentally. Hence the present study was conducted in Swiss albino mice to Read More …

Citrullus colocynthis is a commonly used medicinal plant, especially as a hypoglycemic agent. Case Presentation. Four patients with colocynth intoxication are presented. The main clinical feature was acute rectorrhagia preceded by mucosal diarrhea with tenesmus, which gradually progressed to bloody diarrhea and Read More …

Arsenicum album potencies were investigated in-vitro, using a continuous cell line (MT4), pre-intoxicated with arsenic trioxide (As2O3), and then treated with succussed and unsuccussed homeopathic potencies, 6CH, 30CH, and 200CH. This study aimed to verify the homeopathic law of similars and to Read More …

Argentum nitricum is homeopathy medicine that is used to treat the patients’ suffering from chronic intestinal diseases (Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Indeterminate Colitis) are prone to the development of pyogenic complications. These complications are most commonly in the form of Read More …

Gelsemium sempervirens (Loganaceae) is described as a remedy for a variety of neurological and behavioral symptoms including general prostration, drowsiness, tiredness, mental apathy, lack of muscular coordination and discomfort when confronted with novelty or unfamiliar situations; these symptoms are alleviated by Read More …

Plantago major has been used widely since ancient times, to manage a wide range of diseases including constipation, coughs, and wounds. The aim of this study is to review the traditional application, botanical characterization, pharmacological activities, phytochemistry effects and toxicity Read More …