Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum Lam {Dolichos biflorus)) is commonly used as a phytotherapeutic... more Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum Lam {Dolichos biflorus)) is commonly used as a phytotherapeutic agent. The effect of oral administration of seed decoction of Dolichos biflorus on ammonium oxalate urolithiasis was studied in male Wistar albino rats. Ammonium oxalate feeding resulted in hyperoxaluria as well as increased renal excretion of calcium, oxalate and phosphate. Supplementation with seed decoction of Dolichos biflorus significantly reduced the elevated urinary oxalate showing a regulatory action on endogenous oxalate synthesis. The increased deposition of stone forming constituents in the kidneys of calculogenic rats were significantly (P < 0.05) lowered by curative and preventive treatment using seed decoction
Health improvement mediated by " Nutraceuticals " has triggered an increased global int... more Health improvement mediated by " Nutraceuticals " has triggered an increased global interest and the current global market size of herbal Nutraceuticals is estimated between 30 and 60 billion. In order to contribute to the human health and National economy, attempts were made to evaluate Nutraceutical potentials of certain common plants available in the SASTRA University campus, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Common plants such as Achyranthus aspera L, Boerhavia diffusa L, Mukia madraspatana (L) Roem, Scoparia dulcis, and Phyllanthus madaraspatensis L were collected, identified, authenticated and evaluated for their nutracceutical potential. Before analysis collected drugs were shade dried, coarsely powdered and extracted with water and alcohol. Both powder and extracts were subjected to nutraceutical analysis and their nutraceutical values were determined. Among the selected plants Mukia madraspatana (L) Roem possessed high nutraceutical values.
Recent researches focus towards studies on nutrientially rich herbal products as they contribute ... more Recent researches focus towards studies on nutrientially rich herbal products as they contribute in the maintenance and promotion of health. Besides they are also found to be useful in controlling various disorders such as cancer, diabetes, as well in improving immunity. Recent records revealed consumption of multivitamin supplements daily by approximately 20-30% of population indicating high public interest towards the nutraceutical approach for the maintenance of health and prevention of chronic diseases. Present work is taken up with a view to develop all herbal nutraceutical that can help significantly in the maintenance of health and thereby contribute in developing a disease free human society. In the present study, attempts were made to evaluate the nutraceutical potentials of select traditional drug sources that are commonly available in and around Thanjvaur such as Delonix elata (L), Erythrina variegeta (L) and Eclipta alba (L). Selected drug sources were collected, authent...
Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum Lam (Dolichos biflorus)) is commonly used as a phytotherapeutic... more Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum Lam (Dolichos biflorus)) is commonly used as a phytotherapeutic agent. The effect of oral administration of seed decoction of Dolichos biflorus on ammonium oxalate urolithiasis was studied in male Wistar albino rats. Ammonium oxalate feeding resulted in hyperoxaluria as well as increased renal excretion of calcium, oxalate and phosphate. Supplementation with seed decoction of Dolichos biflorus significantly reduced the elevated urinary oxalate showing a regulatory action on endogenous oxalate synthesis. The increased deposition of stone forming constituents in the kidneys of calculogenic rats were significantly (P < 0.05) lowered by curative and preventive treatment using seed decoction (Keywords: Dolichos biflorus, hyperoxaluria, ammonium oxalate, anti urolithiatic activity).
Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum Lam {Dolichos biflorus)) is commonly used as a phytotherapeutic... more Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum Lam {Dolichos biflorus)) is commonly used as a phytotherapeutic agent. The effect of oral administration of seed decoction of Dolichos biflorus on ammonium oxalate urolithiasis was studied in male Wistar albino rats. Ammonium oxalate feeding resulted in hyperoxaluria as well as increased renal excretion of calcium, oxalate and phosphate. Supplementation with seed decoction of Dolichos biflorus significantly reduced the elevated urinary oxalate showing a regulatory action on endogenous oxalate synthesis. The increased deposition of stone forming constituents in the kidneys of calculogenic rats were significantly (P < 0.05) lowered by curative and preventive treatment using seed decoction
Health improvement mediated by " Nutraceuticals " has triggered an increased global int... more Health improvement mediated by " Nutraceuticals " has triggered an increased global interest and the current global market size of herbal Nutraceuticals is estimated between 30 and 60 billion. In order to contribute to the human health and National economy, attempts were made to evaluate Nutraceutical potentials of certain common plants available in the SASTRA University campus, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Common plants such as Achyranthus aspera L, Boerhavia diffusa L, Mukia madraspatana (L) Roem, Scoparia dulcis, and Phyllanthus madaraspatensis L were collected, identified, authenticated and evaluated for their nutracceutical potential. Before analysis collected drugs were shade dried, coarsely powdered and extracted with water and alcohol. Both powder and extracts were subjected to nutraceutical analysis and their nutraceutical values were determined. Among the selected plants Mukia madraspatana (L) Roem possessed high nutraceutical values.
Recent researches focus towards studies on nutrientially rich herbal products as they contribute ... more Recent researches focus towards studies on nutrientially rich herbal products as they contribute in the maintenance and promotion of health. Besides they are also found to be useful in controlling various disorders such as cancer, diabetes, as well in improving immunity. Recent records revealed consumption of multivitamin supplements daily by approximately 20-30% of population indicating high public interest towards the nutraceutical approach for the maintenance of health and prevention of chronic diseases. Present work is taken up with a view to develop all herbal nutraceutical that can help significantly in the maintenance of health and thereby contribute in developing a disease free human society. In the present study, attempts were made to evaluate the nutraceutical potentials of select traditional drug sources that are commonly available in and around Thanjvaur such as Delonix elata (L), Erythrina variegeta (L) and Eclipta alba (L). Selected drug sources were collected, authent...
Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum Lam (Dolichos biflorus)) is commonly used as a phytotherapeutic... more Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum Lam (Dolichos biflorus)) is commonly used as a phytotherapeutic agent. The effect of oral administration of seed decoction of Dolichos biflorus on ammonium oxalate urolithiasis was studied in male Wistar albino rats. Ammonium oxalate feeding resulted in hyperoxaluria as well as increased renal excretion of calcium, oxalate and phosphate. Supplementation with seed decoction of Dolichos biflorus significantly reduced the elevated urinary oxalate showing a regulatory action on endogenous oxalate synthesis. The increased deposition of stone forming constituents in the kidneys of calculogenic rats were significantly (P < 0.05) lowered by curative and preventive treatment using seed decoction (Keywords: Dolichos biflorus, hyperoxaluria, ammonium oxalate, anti urolithiatic activity).
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