The world of pharmaceutical research has been increasingly turning its gaze toward the
treasure trove of natural products in search of novel drugs and therapeutic agents. Amidst …

The incidence and severity of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide, presenting a
significant burden to society both in economic terms and overall well-being. Fortunately, time …

Bulbous plants are those with organs for nutrient storage and these include tubers, corms,
and bulbs. They can be ornamental or edible, herbaceous or perennial. Important examples …

Aim: To study the hepatoprotective activity of alcoholic extract of Holostemma ada Kodien
Shcult against paracetamol (PCM) induced liver damage in rats. Place and Duration of …

India, known as the herbal garden of the world, has a rich knowledge in plant‐based
medications. Ayurveda (Sanskrit, meaning “life knowledge”) is a traditional system of …

Tuberous plants are important for people all over the world due to their edible as well as
medicinal properties. Tubers are generally underground swollen storage organs of the …

The present review focuses on the phytochemical and pharmacological studies on the plant
Holostemma ada-kodien Shcult. Major chemical constituents are flavonoids, tannins …

Since time immemorial, mankind has searched for medicines to remove pain and cure
various diseases. Evidence exists for the use of medicinal plants up to 60,000 years ago but …

The tuberous roots of Holostemma annulare are utilized as the drug Jivanti in Ayurvedic
medicine system. There is a huge demand of root tubers of this plant by pharmacies …

Holostemma ada-kodien (Jivanthi) belonging to the family Asclepiadaceae is a perennial
medicinal climber occurring in Western Ghats in which root tubers are used as a …