In vitro biological activity of decoction of Joshanda.
Pak J Pharm Sci
; 27(2): 239-43, 2014 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-24577908
ABSTRACT
Joshanda is a polyherbal product, commonly practicing in inflammation of upper respiratory tract as tea. The present study was conducted to find out its antimicrobial, phytotoxic, leishmanicidal and cytotoxic activities. The decoction of the product showed profound activity against Gram positive tested pathogens especially S. aureus 36.5 mm zone of inhibition at 8.0 µg/ml. However, it was inactive against C. albicans. Closed correlation was observed between two methods in terms of results. It had potent phytotoxic activity (75%). However, it was devoid of any activity leishmanicidal and cytotoxic activity. Phytochemical studies of Joshanda showed the presence of various pharmacologically active groups.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Preparações de Plantas
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Herbicidas
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Leishmania
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Anti-Infecciosos
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Antineoplásicos Fitogênicos
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Antiprotozoários
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pak J Pharm Sci
Assunto da revista:
FARMACIA
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FARMACOLOGIA
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QUIMICA
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Paquistão