Abstract Background Many species of Elaeocarpus, particularly Elaeocarpus ganitrus and
Elaeocarpus sylvestris provide specific bioactive compounds that determine their …

In traditional systems of medicine, many plants have been documented to be useful for the
treatment of various respiratory disorders including asthma. In the last two decades the use …

Drawing on the author's extensive personal experience, Medicinal Plants of Asia and the
Pacific provides comprehensive coverage of the medicinal plants of the region. Describing …

Malaria is a major global public health problem and the alarming spread of drug resistance
and limited number of effective drugs now available underline how important it is to discover …

The genus Elaeocarpus is considered as largest among the family Elaeocarpaceae
recorded by ca. 360 species with significant distribution throughout the world except from …

Elaeocarpus ganitrus (syn: Elaeocarpus sphaericus; Elaeocarpaceae) is a large evergreen
big-leaved tree. Elaeocarpus ganitrus is a medium sized tree occurring in Nepal, Bihar …

Purpose: Hygrophila spinosa T. Anders (Acanthaceae) is commonly used in the traditional
system of medicine for the treatment of inflammation, pain, jaundice, rheumatism, arthritis …

The use of herbal remedies and dietary supplements is widespread throughout the world,
and use may be increasing. These are taken for a wide range of perceived benefits, such as …

Objective: To evaluate the antidiabetic effects of the aqueous extract of Elaeocarpus ganitrus
(EAG) in experimental animals. Materials and Methods: The hypoglycemic activity of the …

Rudrakasha is the dried bead obtained from the ripe fruit of Elaeocarpus ganitrus
Roxb.(Family: Elaeocarpaceae). Microscopic studies revealed the presence of a hard …