Thilagavathi. S* and Swarnalatha. M Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Periyar University, Salem-11, TamilNadu, India Received: 22 July 2014, Accepted: 20 August 2014, Published Online: 15 December 2014 Abstract Momordica charantia is an important commercial cucurbit belonging to the family cucurbitaceae, genus Momordica. The fruits are bitter in taste. The bitter principle in bitter gourd is monordicine, an alkaloid, ... Read More »
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Histochemical Investigation of Some Medicinal plants of genus Terminalia of (Combretaceae) in Maharashtra
Kadam V.B*1, Sunanda Salve1 and K.R. Khandare2 1P.G. Department of Botany & Research Centre, K.T.H.M. College, Nasik – 422002 2Department of Botany, N.M. Sonawane Science College , Satana, Nasik Received: 20 July 2014, Accepted: 21 October 2014, Published Online: 15 December 2014 Abstract The histochemical studies of leaves and wood of Terminalia cuneata Terminalia bellerica, Terminalia chebula and Terminalia catappa ... Read More »
A Study on Phytochemical and Antioxidant Activity of Merremia Turpethum
Syeda Jeelani Basri T*1, Dr. G.V. Subba Reddy2, Dr. K.N. Jayaveera3 1Department of Chemistry, Research Scholar JNTUA, Anantapur-515001, A.P, India. 2Department of Chemistry, Vice Principal, JNTU A College of Engineering Pulivendula, Pulivendula, A.P, India. 3Department of Chemistry, JNTUA, Anantapur-515001, A.P, India. Abstract Phytochemical analysis of Merremia turpethum plant samples revealed presence of Alkaloids, Amino acids, Carbohydrates, Glycosides, Anthraquinone, Saponin, Tannin ... Read More »
Antimicrobial activity and phytochemical screening of Stem bark extracts from Jatropha curcas (Linn)
ABOUT AUTHOR Abhilash. A*, Prabhu Raj KJ, Hemalatha, Gopi Krishna B, M, Dr. Hindustan Abdul Ahad B. Pharmacy, Balaji College of Pharmacy, Anantapur, AP, India E-mail: a.abhiajay@gmail.com ABSTRACT The in vitro antimicrobial activity of crude ethanolic, methanolic and water extracts of the stem bark ofJatropha curcas were investigated. The extracts exhibited antimicrobial activities with zones of inhibition ranging from 5 ... Read More »