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 determine whether potencies diluted beyond Avogadro’s constant had physiological effects on cells; whether various potencies … [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 perianal or intraabdominal abscesses and/or fistulas. The treatment of these complications are managed differently but, … [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 motion and aggravated by emotion and excitement [1]. However, there have been only a few … [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 of Plantago major. Moreover, electronic databases including Scopus, Medline, and Web of science were explored … [Read more…]
Hypericum perforatum /St. John’s wort is a sprawling, leafy herb that grows in open, disturbed areas throughout much of the world’s temperate regions. The use of this species as an herbal remedy to treat a variety of internal and external ailments dates back to the time of the ancient Greeks. Since then, it has remained a … [Read more…]
Podophyllin is a resin extracted from the root of the plant Podophyllum sp. Berberidaceae (Mandrake), which contains numerous compounds, among which podophyllotoxin. Podophyllin is the principal active component. Podophyllin arrests mitosis in metaphase. Caustic extract from the roots of Podophyllum peltatum and P. emodi. Podophyllum resin contains PODOPHYLLOTOXIN and its congeners and is very irritating to mucous membranes and skin. Podophyllin … [Read more…]
Cluster fig tree is a sacred, large tree distributed throughout India. It is one of the tree of four trees of the Nalpamara or Nalpamaram in Ayurveda (other three are Ficus microcarpa/Plaksah, Ficus relegiosa/Peepal, Ficus benghalensis/Bargad). Goolar tree leaves, fruits, root and bark are used to treat various diseases. Ficus racemosa (syn. Ficus glomerata Roxb.) is a species … [Read more…]
Custard apple fruits is the fruit of Annona squamosa or Annona asiatica, which belongs to the genus Annona and family Annonaceae.[1] Custard apple is cultivated throughout India and is commonly known as sitaphal or “sugar apple” due to the sweet taste of the fruit (tastes like custard).[1,2] Different parts of this plant are used in folklore medicine for the treatment of various … [Read more…]
Rose apple/ is an evergreen tree of the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia but has been naturalized in India, especially in the state of Kerala, where it is grown both for its fruit and for its medicinal properties. S. Jambos has a long history of use in Indian traditional medicine for the treatment of numerous … [Read more…]
Black Jamuna/Jamun (Syzygium cumini L) is an important indigenous plant of the family Myrtaceae originally from Indonesia and India. It produced a fruits in various size which is underutilized. The fruit pulp is sweet and seeds are acrid, sour, tonic. The pup and seeds are used for traditional medicine against diabetes, diarrhoea and ringworm (Benherlal and Arumughan 2007). The … [Read more…]
Bael / (Aegle marmelos) is an important medicinal plant of India. Leaves, fruits, stem and roots of A. marmelos have been used in ethnomedicine to exploit its’ medicinal properties including astringent, antidiarrheal antidysenteric, demulcent, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory activities. Compounds purified from bael have been proven to be biologically active against several major diseases including cancer, … [Read more…]
Pomelo fruits are good sources of nutrition with an ample amount of vitamin C. Besides, the fruits are abundant in other macronutrients, including sugars, dietary fiber, potassium, folate, calcium, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, riboflavin and pantothenic acid [1]. However, secondary metabolites are an especially popular topic in the present research. These constituents, … [Read more…]