Bergenia (Saxifragaceae) genus is native to central Asia and encompasses 32 known
species. Among these, nine are of pharmacological relevance. In the Indian system of …

Bergenin, a natural secondary metabolite, has been isolated from different parts of a number
of plants. It is one of active ingredients in herbal and Ayurvedic formulations. It exhibits …

High-amylose maize starch (HAM) is a common source material to make resistant starch
with its high content of amylose (> 70%). In the current investigation, the self-assembly of …

Ethnopharmacological relevance The indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants is
important part of primary health care system in almost every society, especially the far–flung …

Background Skin diseases are a major health concern especially in association with human
immune deficiency syndrome and acquired an immune deficiency. The aim of this study was …

Bergenia ciliata Sternb., commonly known as Paashaanbhed, is a well known herb of Sikkim
Himalaya with various pharmaceutical properties. However, scientific exploration of B …

Used routinely in drug control laboratories, forensic laboratories, and as a research tool, thin
layer chromatography (TLC) plays an important role in pharmaceutical drug analyses. It …

Background Epilepsy is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by uncontrollable
convulsions caused by a misalignment of the central nervous system's inhibitory and …

The emergence of resistance against most of the drugs in current use against malaria has
aggravated the disease burden in endemic regions. Several plants species have been used …

Beta-sitosterol is a common and useful 'phytosterol', present in roots and small branches of
Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz It has mainly cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory, anti …