Antibacterial activity of <i>Kutajarista</i> -<i> </i>an Ayurvedic preparation

270-271Kutajarista, an antidiarrhoeal Ayurvedic formulation prepared in the laboratory using Madhuca longifolia (Koen.) Macbr. (Sapotaceae) (flowers), Holarrhena antidysenterica (Roxb. ex Fleming) Wall. (Apocynaceae) (stem bark), Gmelina arborea Roxb. (Verbenaceae) (stem bark), Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) Kurz. (Lythraceae), Vitis vinifera L. (Vitaceae) (raisins) and adjuvants, viz. honey and jaggery as ingredients is screened for antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus vulgaris, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus pumilus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, Micrococcus luteus and Candida albicans; the standard preparation of Kutajarista is compared with three market samples

Evaluation of antidiarrhoeal activity of Kutajarista- a classical Ayurvedic preparation

557-559Kutajarista, an antidiarrhoeal classical Ayurvedic preparation is evaluated for its biological action in albino mice. The study confirms the therapeutic activity of this polyherbal preparation. Comparative study of market samples showed differences in activity, when compared to standard preparation

Evaluation of antibacterial activity of <i>Elanir kujambu</i> -<i> </i>an Ayurvedic eye formulation

272-274Elanir kujambu is an anjana, a classical Ayurvedic preparation comprising wood of Berberis aristata, pericarps of Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellirica, Phyllanthus emblica, stolon of Glycyrrhiza glabra, stem bark of Gmelina arborea, tender coconut (Cocos nucifera) water, synthetic camphor, honey and rock salt. The standard formulation prepared in the laboratory and two market samples of Elanir kujambu were screened and compared for antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus vulgaris, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus pumilus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, Micrococcus luteus and Candida albicans

Antibacterial activity of <i>Kutajarista</i> -<i> </i>an <i style="">Ayurvedic</i> preparation

362-363Kutajarista, an antidiarrhoeal Ayurvedic formulation prepared in the laboratory using Madhuca longifolia (Koen.) Macbr. (Sapotaceae) (flowers), Holarrhena antidysenterica (Roxb. ex Fleming) Wall. (Apocynaceae) (stem bark), Gmelina arborea Roxb. (Verbenaceae) (stem bark), Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) Kurz (Lythraceae), Vitis vinifera L. (Vitaceae) (raisins) and adjuvants, viz. honey and jaggery as ingredients is screened for antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus vulgaris, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus pumilus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, Micrococcus luteus and Candida albicans; the standard preparation of Kutajarista is compared with three market samples

Pharmacognostical evaluation of <i style="">Drosera burmannii</i> Vahl (Droseraceae)

326-333Drosera burmannii Vahl, a member of Sundews group is an important medicinal and carnivorous plant. Species of Drosera are used in medications for ailments like asthma, cough, ulcers besides being useful in homoeopathy. Many medically active phytoconsitutents including naphthoquinones, plumbagin and hydroplumbagin are reported in species of Drosera. The pharmacognostical evaluation and HPTLC profile help in drug identification and to establish marker compound. The occurrence of plumbagin, an antifertility agent in the taxon is significant