Volume-6 ~ Issue-1
- Citation
- Abstract
- Reference
- Full PDF
| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Herbal Cures Practised By Rural Populace In Varanasi Region Of Eastern U.P.(India) |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Sanjay Srivastava, C.O.Samuel |
 |
: | 10.9790/3008-0610105  |
Abstract: A survey based study to collect information regarding use of herbs as household treatment of common ailments in rural areas of Varanasi region of eastern U.P. was undertaken .In Varanasi as in other parts of India , the people especially those residing in rural and semi-urban areas still practise herbal cures for many of their ailments. In the present investigation a total of 40 medicinally important plant species belonging to 27 families were recorded which are frequently used by local populace to cure diseases such as cold,cough,fever,snake bite,boils piles etc.As plants are easily available and sometimes the only source of healthcare available to poor therefore there is a great need for preservation of such medicinal plants.
Keywords: Ayurvedic, healthcare, herbal cure ,medicinal plants.
[[1] Ben-Erik van Wyk and Michael Wink, Medicinal Plants of the World : an illustrated guide to important medicinal plants and their uses (Singapore:Times Edition,c2004).
[2] D.A.Possey and G.Dutfield, Beyond Intellectual Property : Towards Traditional Resource Rights for indigenous People and Local communities (Canada : International Development Research Centre,1996).
[3] E.M.Williamson, Major Herbs of Ayurveda (Churchill Livingstone,London,2002).
[4] J.F.Duthie, Flora of the upper Gangetic Plains (Government Printer,1903-1929).
[5] J.D.Hooker, The Flora of British India (L.Reeve and Company,London, Vol. I-VII,1872-1897).
[6] M.Giday, Z.Afsfaw, T.Elmqvist and Z.Woldu, An Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by the Zay people in Ethiopia, Journal of ethnopharmacology 85, 2003, 43-52.
[7] S.Biswas, Rare and threatened taxa in the forest flora of Tehri Garhwal Himalaya and strategies for their conservation, Indian Journal of forestry II (3),1998, 233-237.
- Citation
- Abstract
- Reference
- Full PDF
| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Evaluation Of Analgesic And Anti Inflammatory Activity Of Siddha Drug Karuvilanchi Ver Chooranam (Root Powder Of Smilax Zeylanica Linn) In Rodents |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Nithyamala *, Ayyasamy S, Pitchiahkumar M, Kumar A, Velpandian V |
|
: | 10.9790/3008-0610611 |
Abstract: The present study was carried out to validate the anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of Karuvilanchi ver chooranam (KVC) (Root powder of Smilax zeylanica) in rodents. Analgesic study was carried out by using Eddy's Hotplate method and acetic acid-induced writhing test and Anti inflammatory study was evaluated by Cotton pellet granuloma method and by plethysmometer method. The result of the analgesic activity evaluated using hot plate method revealed that the reaction time for mice was significantly increased in a dose dependent manner after one hour of oral administration. It was found that both KVC and Aspirin caused an inhibition on the writhing response induced by acetic acid. Doses of 250 and 500 mg/kg of the KVC and aspirin respectively, could completely block the writhing response exhibited about 61.51 and 72.51% inhibition. In acute inflammation model, the formalin induced paw oedema was significantly reduced by all the doses of KVC used when compared to control (P<0.05). The results of cotton pellet granuloma method indicated that KVC in both doses significantly reduced the weight of the cotton pellet granuloma with a dose dependent effect. From the result it can be concluded that the trial drug Karuvilanchi Ver Chooranam has potent analgesic and anti inflammatory properties which confirmed the traditional use.
Key Words: Analgesic, Anti inflammatory, Karuvilanchi ver chooranam, Siddha drug , Smilax zeylanica
[1]. Ikram M, Economic potential of medicinal plants. Hamdard Medicus, 26:1983; 16-17.
[2]. Hostettmann K, Bull Soc Fib Sc Nat, 76:1987; 51-63.
[3]. Mohanraj, Vadha Noi Nidhanam 800. Edn 1,( A.T.S.V.S. Siddha medical college, Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu, 2008), 163.
[4]. The wealth of India: A Dictionary of Indian Raw materials and Industrial products – Raw materials series, (Publication and information Directorate , CSIR, New Delhi, Reprints, 1999), 368.
[5]. Kannusamy Pillai C. Chikitcha Rathna Deepam. Edn 3, Vol 1, (Thirumagal Press, Chennai, 1991), 30-31.
[6]. OECD Guidelines For The Testing Of Chemicals For Acute Oral Toxicity 425– Up-And-Down-Procedure Adopted On 3 October 2008.
[7]. Lipnick R.L., Cotruvo J.A., Hill R.N., Bruce R.D., Stitzel K.A., Walker A.P., Chu I., Goddard M., Segal L., Springer J.A., and Myers R.C. Comparison of the Up-and-Down, Conventional LD50 and Fixed Dose Acute Toxicity Procedures, Fd. Chem. Toxicol., 33, 1995,223-231
[8]. Eddy, N.B., Leimback, D, Synthetic analgesics II Dithienylbutenyl and Dithenbutylamines, JPET, 107, 1953, 385-393.
[9]. Turner RA, Screening Methods in Pharmacology, 2nd Ed. (New York, Academic Press, 1965,158.
[10]. Collier, H.D.J., Dinnin, L.C., Johnson, C.A. and Schneider, CBr. J. Pharmacol. 32(2) , 1968 295.
- Citation
- Abstract
- Reference
- Full PDF
| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Parasites Associated with wild-caught houseflies in Awka metropololis |
| Country | : | Nigeria. |
| Authors | : | Nwangwu, U.C., Onyido, A.E., Egbuche, C.M, Iwueze, M.O. and Ezugbo-Nwobi, I.K |
|
: | 10.9790/3008-0611219 |
Abstract: Investigation of parasites associated with wild-caught houseflies in Awka metropolis, Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria, was undertaken between April and August, 2012. Locally designed fly traps were used to collect flies. The flies were identified into genera and species using their characteristic features. These flies were demobilized by chilling, washed with sterilized distilled water, and the suspension homogenised before processing for parasites on their external body parts. For internal parasites, the external surfaces of the flies were sterilized with 70% alcohol, squashed to release the internal contents and the suspension homogenized with 100ml distilled water. Aliquots of the suspensions from both the internal and external contents of the flies were used for parasite isolations and identification using standard parasitological techniques. Eight fly species were processed for parasites identification. Parasites isolated from the flies were Entamoeba histolytica cysts, Hookworm ova, Ascaris lumbricoides ova, and Trichuris trichiura ova. All the parasites isolated were from the external surfaces of the flies. This reveals the fact that wild-caught flies, especially M. domestica, harbour parasites on their bodies, which can cause diseases. Hence, there is need for improved sanitation in our urban communities, to prevent epidemics associated with poor sanitary conditions.
Key words: Awka, Flies, Housefly, Parasites, Wild-caught.
[1]. B.M. Che-Ghani, P. Oothuman, B.B. Hashim and B.I. Rusli, Patterns of hookworm infections in traditional Malaysia villages with and without JOICFP Integrated Project in Peninsular Malaysia-1989. Collected papers on the control of soiltransmitted helminthiases, Vol. V. APCO, Tokyo, 1993, Pp. 14-21.
[2]. A. Montresor, D.W.T. Crompton, A. Hall, D.A.P. Bundy and L. Savioli, Guidelines for the evaluation of soil-transmitted helminthiasis and schistosomiasis at community level, 1998. WHO/CTD/SIP/98.1
[3]. K.E. Mott, The World Health Organization and the control of intestinal helminths. Collected papers on the control of soil-transmitted helminthiases, Vol. IV. Tokyo: APCO, 1989, Pp. 189-200.
[4]. A.C. Chandler and C.P. Read, Introduction to parasitology with special references to the parasites of man. 10th ed. (John Wiley & Sons; New York, 1962).
[5]. S. Getachew, T. Gebre-Michael, B. Erko, M. Balkew and G. Medhin,. Non-biting cyclorrhaphan flies (Diptera) as carriers of intestinal human parasites in slum areas of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Acta Tropica. 103: 2007, 186-94.
[6]. D.A.P. Bundy, A. Hall, G.F. Medley and L. Savioli, Evaluation measures to control intestinal parasitic infections. World Health Stat Q. 45: 1992, 168-79.
[7]. K.P.F. Lai and C.K. Ow-Yang, Soil-transmitted helminthiasis in a rubber and oil-palm estate in Selangor Peninsular, Malaysia. Collected papers on the control of soil-transmitted helminthiases, Vol. V. Tokyo: APCO, 1993, Pp. 72-7.
[8]. S. Yu, L. Xu, Z. Jiang, Q. Chai, C. Zhou and Y. Fang, Environmental and human behavioral factors in propagation of soil-transmitted helminth infections. In: Yokogawa M, et al, editors. Collected papers on the control of soil-transmitted helminthiases, Vol. V. Tokyo: APCO, 1993, Pp. 83-8.
[9]. M.T. Anantaphruti, J. Waikagul, W. Maipanich, S. Nuamtanong and S. Pubampen, Soil-transmitted helminthiases and health behaviours among schoolchildren and community members in a west-central border areas of Thailand. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 35: 2004, 260-6.
[10]. W. Maipanich, S. Sanguankiat, S. Pubampen, T. Kusolsuk, W. Rojekittikhun and F. Castelli, Helminthic infections in a Tsunami-affected area: soil contamination and infection rates in the population. J Trop Med Parasitol. 30: 2007, 5-11.
- Citation
- Abstract
- Reference
- Full PDF
| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Prevalence and morphological details of Nyctotherus periplanetae in the host Periplaneta americana, collected from Nashik District of Maharashtra |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Sunil N. Bhamare, Susheel V. Nikam, Bhimrao N. Jadhav, Sahebrao V. Pawar |
|
: | 10.9790/3008-0612025 |
Abstract: Nyctotherus periplanetae is very common intestine dwelling ciliate in invertebrates. During the period of two years total number of 1842 intestinal samples of Periplaneta americana were checked. The percentage of prevalence of ciliates was found quite high and it was 57.77% during the year 2007 and 60.75% in 2008.
Key words- Periplaneta, Intestine, Nyctotherus, Prevalence
[1]. Algamaliev, (1973): Observtion sur des nycthotherus des genres sicuopbora de puytorac and Grain Mestasicuphora gen N.et Parascicuophora Albert cilie parasites de batracienus anoeres
[2]. Amero A and Sena, S. (1967a): Lista provisora des species do genero "Nyctotherus" Leidy, 1849 (Ciliatea Heterotrichida) Ates soc. Biol. Rio de Janeiro; 10(6): 149-151.
[3]. Amero, A. and Sena, S. (1967a): Sobre a sistematica do genero: Nyctotherus" Leidy, 1849 (Ciliatea, Heterotrichida). Ibid; 11 (3): 119-120 J.protozol; 20: 51-57.
[4]. Amoji, S. D. and Rodgi, S. S. (1970): A ciliates parasites Nyctotherus georgei n.sp.from the millipede Gongylorrhus sp. The Indian Zoologist, 1:81-86.
[5]. Bhandari J. C. (2010): Studies on some Ciliate and Gregarine parasites of Annelida and Arthropoda
[6]. Bhatia, B. L. (1936): The Fauna of British India, Protozoa, Ciliophora. Taylor and Francis, London.
[7]. Bhatia, B. L. And Gulati A. N. (1972): On some parasitic ciliates from Indian frogs,toads earthworms and cockroaches. Arch Protistenk; 57: 85-120.
[8]. Corliss, J. O. (2001): Two most remarkable amoeba men: Joseph Leidy (1823-1891) of Philadelphia and Eugene Penard (1855-1954) of Geneva Protist; 152: 69-85.
[9]. Grasse,P. P. (1928): sur quelques Nyctotheres (Infusories heteroriches) nouveaux ou peu connus . Annuls Protist; 1: 55-98.
[10]. Klein, B. M. (1958): The "dry" silver method and its proper use. J. Protozool. 5:99.