AAMRA Allied Ayurveda Medical Research Abstracts

Abstract no :  3-1...4-SV-360 Author(s) :   (Food Research program, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Pacific Agri-Food Research Center, Summerland, British Columbia VOH IZO, Canada) Address :  Velioglu, Y.S.; Mazza, G.; Gao, L.; Oomah, B.D Source :  , J. of Agricultural & Food Chemistry, v.46(10): p.4113-7, 1998 Title :  ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY AND TOTAL PHENOLICS IN SELECTED FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND GRAIN PRODUCTS Abstract :      The antioxidant activities and total phenolics of 28 plant products, including sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, wheat germ, buckwheat, and several fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants were determined. The total phenolic content, determined according to the Folin-Ciocalteu method, varied from 169 to 10548 mg/100 g of dry product. Antioxidant activity of methanolic extract evaluated according to the beta-carotene bleaching method expressed as AOX (deltalog A170/min), AA (percent inhibition relative to control), OR...

Author(s) :  . (Applied Bioresearch Center, Corporate Research and Development Division Kirin Brewery Company Limited, Miyaharacho 3, Takasaki, Gunma  370-1295, Japan), Address :  Kannuchi,0.; Hitomi, Y.; Agata, K.; Nakamura, T.; Fushiki, T Source :   Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry, v. 62(9): p. 1788-1790, 1998 Title :  GERMINATED BARLEY FOODSTUFF IMPROVES CONSTIPATION INDUCED BY LOPERAMIDE IN RATS. Abstract :      The effects of germinated barley (YAVA) foodstuff (GBF) derived from the aleurone and scutellum fractions of germinated barley low-lignified hemicellulose were examined in Sprague-Dawley rats with constipation induced by Loperamide by addition to the diet (2 mg/kg body weight). Bowel movements were higher in the GBF-fed rats than in the cellulose-fed rats used as control. Fecal water content was also higher in the GBF-fed rats. The concentration of short chain fatty acids in cecal content, especially butyrate, was signi...

Abstract no :  3-1...4-SV-365 Author(s) :   (Bhaba Atomic Research Center, Trombay, Mumbai 400 845, Maharashtra, India) Address :  Variyar, P.S.: Venkatachalam, S.R.; Ramesh Chander; Thomas,P. Source :  Aryavaidyan, v.12(2): p. 149-159, 1999 Title :  DIETARY ANTIOXIDANTS-NATURAL DEFENCE AGAINST DISEASE Abstract :      Vegetables, fruits, spices, cereals, vegetable oils, tea and red wines constitute rich source of  antioxidants such as vitamin E and C, beta-carotene, Iycopene, selenium, flavonoids, etc. Regular intake of these in diet can protect the body against a host of disease and disorders. An update over-views of broad spectrum of dietary antioxidants with respect to their source and disease prevention potential has been provided. 

Abstract no :  3-1...4-SV-366 Author(s) :   (Research and Development Centre, E.I.D parry (India) Ltd., 145, Devanahalli Road, Bangalore 560 049 Karnataka, India) Address :  Amancharla, P.K.; Muthuraj, P.S.; Rao, G.V.; Singh, O.V. Source :   Natural Product Sciences, v. 5(2):p. 104-106, 1999 Title :  ISOLATION OF A POTENT MOSQUITO REPELLENT FROM VITEX NEGUNDO L.  AN ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF ROTUNDIAL Abstract :      The chloroform fraction of the aqueous extract of the fresh leaves of Vitex negundo (NIRGUNDI) by bio-activity guided isolation yielded a pure compound, Rotundial (C9H1202) which has shown potent mosquito repellent activity. Using spectral data (UV, IR, IH & 13C NMR  and MS) its structure has been elucidated. Rotundial showed 94.1 % repellency up to 4th hour and maintained 82 % at 6th hour at application dose of 0.15 mg/sq. cm.

Abstract no :  3-1...4-SV-367 Author(s) :   (Division of Entomology, Dept. of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, TN, India), Address :  Murugan, K.; Jeyabalan, D. Source :  Current science, v. 76(5): p. 631-633, 1998 Title :  EFFECT OF CERTAIN PLANT EXTRACTS AGAINST THE MOSQUITO, ANOPHELES STEPHENSI LISTON Abstract :      Extracts of leaves of Leucas aspera (DRONAPUSHPI), Ocimum sanctum (TULASI), Azadirachta Indica (NIMBA), pulp of  Allium sativum (LASUNA) and rhizome of  Curcuma longa (HARIDRA) were tested against colonies of Anopheles stephensi.  The results indicate that the extracts of L. aspera  and O. sanctum are highly toxic to the mosquito larvae. These extracts are also deterrent to adult mosquitoes. Further the extracts of TULSI, Wheat and Neem can be used for disinfecting water.

Ayurveda is the science and know how of human living in a better way. It is perfected over thousands of years in India. This blog trying to explore all the secrets Ayurveda in a simple and palatable form and named it as "Ayurvedya". It is wish and grace of Pujya Sadguru Deva. JGD Abstract no :  3-1...4-SV-368 Author(s) :  (Dept. of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA) Address :  Frankel, E.N.; Meyer, A.S Source :   Pharmaceutical Biology, v. 36 (Suppl.): p.14-20, 1998 Title :  ANTOXIDANTS IN GRAPES AND GRAPE JUICES AND THEIR POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS Abstract :      The review summarizes data on the antioxidant activity of fresh table and wine grapes and commercial grape juices. The activities are discussed in reference to the phenolic compounds involved (anthocyanins, flavonols, flavan-3-oils, hydroxy-benezoates, hydroxycinnamates), their antioxidant mechanisms, and potential health effects. Extracts ...

Ayurveda is the science and know how of human living in a better way. It is perfected over thousands of years in India. This blog trying to explore all the secrets Ayurveda in a simple and palatable form and named it as "Ayurvedya". It is wish and grace of Pujya Sadguru Deva. JGD Abstract no :  3-1...4-SV-362 Author(s) :   (Chemistry Dept., Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur 273 009, UP, India) Address :  Singh, G.:Kapoor, I.P.S; Pandey, S.K. Source :  Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic plant sciences,  v. 20(3): p. 739-739, 1998 Title :  STUDIES ON ESSENTIAL OILS, PART-14; NATURAL PRESERVATIVES FOR BUTTER Abstract :      Essential oils extracted from ten spice materials have been tested to prevent butter deterioration stored at room temperature. Butter oxidation and lypolysis were determined by measuring peroxide and acid values respectively. Most of the oils have been found to possess greater anti-hydrolytic effects than commercial prese...

Abstract no :  4-1..4-DG-082 Author(s) :  Chattopadhyay, R.R Address :  (Biometry Research Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 203 Barrackpore Trunk Road, Calcutta 700 035, WB, India) Source :  Journal of Ethnopharmacology, v. 67(3): p. 367-372, 1999 Title :  A COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF SOME BLOOD SUGAR LOWERING AGENTS OF PLANT ORIGIN. Abstract :      A comparison of blood sugar lowering activity of four medicinal plants (Azadirachta indica (NIMBA), Gymnema sylvestre (MESHASRINGI), Catharanthus roseus (TRINA RASNA) and Ocimum sanctum (TULASI )) were carried out against normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat models. The plant extracts decreased the blood sugar level in varying degrees. Blood sugar lowering unit (BLU) of activity of each leaf extract and tolbutamide was calculated by ED50 values. Statistical analysis revealed significant (P less than 0.05) variation among the treatments as well as doses with regard to their blood sugar...

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-006 Author(s) :  Dave, K.K.; De, S. Address :  (Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of P.G. Teaching and Research, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar 361 008, Gujarat, India Source :  Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, v. 17(3-4): p. 180-188, 1996 Title :   ANALYTICAL STUDY OF TALISADYA CHUNRNA. Abstract :      The analytical data of TALISADYA CHURNA, an Ayurvedic formulation prepared from TWAK (Cinnamomum sp.) ELA (Elettaria cardamomum (ELA )), Pippali (Piper longum (PIPPALI)), Marica (Piper nigrum (MARICHA)), Sunthi (Zingiber officinale (AARDRAKA)), Talisa (Taxus baccata (TALISA)) Bambusa bambos and Sarkara (Sugar) has been presented. Thin layer chromatographic patterns have been evolved for identifying the presence of the herbal ingredients along with the general parameters like loss on drying, ash value, water and alcohol soluble extractives, volatile oil content, sugar and silica content e...

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-007 Author(s) :  Thaamma, A.; Radhika, L.G.; Saudamini, C Address :   (Drug Standardization Unit, Ayurveda College Unit, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram 695 012, Kerala, India) Source :  Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, v. 17(1-2): p. 98-104, 1996 Title :  STANDARDIZATION OF AN AYURVEDIC FORMULATION - VACA-LASUNADI (BILVA PATRA) TAILA Abstract :      Vacalasunadi Taila, commonly known as Bilvapatra Taila is a formulation of four single drugs, viz., Acorus calamus (VACHA). Curcuma longa (HARIDRA), Allium sativum (LASUNA) and Eagle marvelous in sesame oil. TLC methods were evolved for the detection of the ingredients in BILVAPATRA TAILA.

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-008 Author(s) :   Alam, M.M.; Saraswathy, V.N.; Venugopalan, T.N.; Prabhakaran, V.A.; Namboodiri, P.K.N.;~   Rao, B.R Address :   (Indian Institute of Pancakarma Cheruthuruthy679 531, Kerala, India) Source :   Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, v. 18(3-4): p. 147-154, 1997 Title :   PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHANGES IN MURCHANA TAILA AND BALASVAGANDHALAKSADI TAILA ON ABHYANGA Abstract :      MURCHANA Taila and Balasvagandhalaksadi Tail were used for Abhyanga in hemiplegia, monoplegia and paraplegia patients. Observations were made on the incubated MURCHANA Taila and Balasvagandhalaksadi Taila and collected from patients’ body after completion of ABHYANGA. The incubated MURCHANA Taila showed an increase in acid value and a new spot in the TLC. The recovered MURCHANA TAILA and Balasvagandhalaksadi Taila from the body of patients showed changes in acid value, specification value, change in the shape of visible spec...

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-009 Author(s) :   Nair, R.B.; Pillai, R.P.; Nair, K.V.; Nair, A.R.; Nair, C.P.R.; Nalinakshan, A Address :   (Central Research Institute (Ay.), Road No.66, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi 110026, India) Source :   Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, v. 19(1-2): p. 49-58, 1998 Title :  HEPATOPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF GUDAPIPPALI, VASAGULUCHYADI ARKORN, PATOLAKATUROHINYADI ARKORN, DRAKSHADI ARKORN AND MADANTHA DECOCTION ON RATS - A COMPARATIVE STUDY Abstract :      The effect of a few composite Ayurvedic preparations and a leaf decoction in reducing CC14 induced hepatic injury was studied in albino rats. Drug administration for 10 days could significantly reduce the elevated enzyme levels as well as reduce the wet liver weight. Various drugs tried were effective to varying degrees. Maximum reduction in serum and liver enzyme levels as well as serum bilirubin was brought about by PATOLAKATUROHINYADI ARKAM indicating its supe...

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-010 Author(s) :   Capasso, R.; lzzo, A.A.; Pinto, L.; Bifulco, T.; Vitobello, C.; Mascolo, N Address :   (Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Via Ponte Don Melillo, 84084 Fisciano\y Salerno, Italy) Source :   Fitoterapia, v. 71(Suppl.): p. S58-S65, 2000     Title :   PHYTOTHERAPY AND QUALITY OF HERBAL MEDICINES Abstract :       The extensive use of plants as medicines has pointed out that herbal medicines are not as safe as frequently claimed. Therefore, it can be harmful to take herbal medicines without being aware of their potential adverse effects. A comprehensive surveillance system for monitoring the adverse effects of herbal medicines is now essential. Also knowledge of the correlation existing between the marker compounds and other ingredients that occur in plants is a necessary requirement for ensuring the efficacy and quality of the herbal medicines.

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-011 Author(s) :   Chauhan, S.K.; Agrawal, S Address :   (R&D Centre, Indian Herbs, Saharanpur, UP, India) Source :  Indian Drugs, v. 36(6): p. 368-371, 1999 Title :  ACCELERATED STABILITY STUDIES OF A POLYHERBAL PREPARATION IN CAPSULE FORM Abstract :      The stability of the polyherbal capsule (containing Glycyrrhiza glabra (YASTI), Solanum xanthocarpum (SVETA KANTAKARI), Albizia lebbeck, Alpinia galanga (MAHABARIVACHA ), Sida cordifolia (BALA), Hedychium spicatum (SATI). Piper longum (PIPPALI), Saussurea lappa (KUSTA ), Zingiber officinale (AARDRAKA) and Ocimum sanctum (TULASI )) by exposing it to elevated conditions of temperature i.e. 45 degree C and 40 degree C with 75 percent relative humidity was studied. The samples periodically analyzed up to six months for their organoleptic characteristics, assay of few plant ingredients and the HPTLC finger printing and their peak area analysis, were found to be stabl...

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-012 Author(s) :  Sood, R.P Address :   (Institute of Himalayan Bio-resource Technology (CSIR), Palampur, HP, India) Source :   National Seminar on Drugs from Himalayan Herbs : Present Status & Future Strategies, Kumaun University, Nainital, India, p. 17-18, March 26-28, 1999 .   Title :  DRUG MATERIALS OF HIMALAYAN ORIGIN Abstract :        A variety of herbal shrubs and trees grow under the environment of great Himalayas. Seven out of top ten medicinal plants of the world have their origin in the Himalayas. Statistical data show that a total turnover of Indian herbal drugs in 1997 was of the order of Rs.2300 crores, which is expected to increase to Rs.4000 crores by the end of this century. The export of herbal drugs in 1997 was only of the tune of Rs.255 crores, which implies the people of greater utility of drug material within the country. The present status and future strategies of some important me...

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-013 Author(s) :  Gharpure, Y.H Address :   (Gharpure Group, Mumbai Maharashtra, India) Source :   Eastern Pharmacist, v. 42(496): p. 43-45, 1999 Title :   TECHNOLOGY EXPORT Abstract :            Indian technologies for bulk drugs are at par and ever superior to the technologies elsewhere in the world and India has good potential to market its technological strength to a large number of countries. Export of major bulk drugs from India (menthol at the top of the list) during 1996-97, some of the major branded drugs coming off patent during 1977 -2000 (including paclitaxel), milestones in medicine (from Ayurveda to Western medicine), and shave of Ayurvedic drugs in Europe have been presented in four tables.

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-014 Author(s) :  Artiges, A Address :   (Council of Europe, European Department for the Quality of Medicines, 226 Avenue de Colmar, F-67029 Strasbourg Cedex I, France) Source :   Herba Polonica, v. 45(4): p. 288-289, 1999 (Pol; Eng) Title :   PHARMACOPOEIAL STANDARDS FOR HERBAL MEDICINAL PRODUCTS IN EUROPE Abstract :           Raw material and herbal medicines in the up-to-date European Pharmacopoeia and the tasks for the pharmacopoeia commission on this field, because the extension of monographs in edition "2000" compared to "1997" means forty two new herbal products have been reported. There will be new monographs dealing with galenic forms and quality control methods in the edition PhE 2000.

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-015 Author(s) :  Kabelitz, L Address :   (Phytolab GmbH and Company, K.G., Dutendorfer Str.5-7, D-91487 Vestenbergsgreuth, Deutschland) Source :   Herba Polonica, v. 45(4): p. 299-301, 1999 (Pol; Eng).   Title :   QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR HERBAL MEDICINAL PRODUCTS Abstract :        The quality requirements for herbal medicinal products concern growing and harvest of plant material, drying conditions, the use of pesticides - determined by GAP. For herbal medicines there are GMP directives, extended by the data concerning "active pharmaceutical substances". The raw material, preparations and finished products must have a specification to assure the reproduction of quality, but the methods of specification and control should take into consideration the PhE data. The stability control of active substances and finished products should be conducted according to valid directives. 

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-016 Author(s) :  Muzaffer Alam; Saraswathy, V.N.; Venugopalan, T.N.; Jaya, N.; Namboodiri, P.K.N Address :   (Research Officer, Indian Institute of Pancha Karma, Cheruthuruthy 679 531, Kerala, India) Source :  Bulletin of Medico-Ethnobotanical Research, v. 19(1-2): p. 71-75, 1998.   Title :  COMPARATIVE ANALYTICAL STUDIES ON BRHAT MASA TAILA. Abstract :       BRHAT MASA TAILA was prepared as per the textual method and by modified method in which CHAGA MAMSA (flesh of goat) was deleted from the formulation. Both types of preparations were compared for pharmacopoeial parameters, visible light spectrum and thin-layer chromatography. The acid value and saponification value were 6.43, 219.68 and 6.9, 203 in the textual and modified methods respectively. The visible light spectrum showed difference in the shape at the wave length 460 nm to 550 nm. The thin layer chromatography did not show any difference in either typ...

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BK-017 Author(s) :  Czerny, M.; Grosch, W Address :   (Deutsche Forschungsanstalt fur Lebensmittelchemie, Lichtenbergstrasse 4, D 85 748 Garching, Germany) Source :   Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, v. 48(3): p. 868-872, 2000   Title :  POTENT ODORANTS OF RAW ARABICA COFFEE. THEIR CHANGES DURING ROASTING Abstract :         Aroma extract dilution analysis of raw Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica (KAAFI)) revealed 3-isobutyl-2-methoxypyrazine, 2-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyrazine (II), ethyl 2-methylbutyrate (III), ethyl 3-methylbutyrate (IV), and 3-isopropyl-2-methoxypyrazine (V) as potent odorants. The highest odor activity value was found for I followed by II, IV, and V. It was concluded that I was responsible for the characteristic, peasy odor note of raw coffee. Twelve odorants occurring in raw coffee and (E)-beta-damascenone were also quantified after roasting. The concentration of I did not change, whe...