Currently Published Papers in Herbal Chemistry

Phytochemical screening, In-Vitro Antioxidant efficacy, Antimicrobial &Anthelmintic activity of Ethanolic and Aqueous extract of Shorea rebusta (gaertn)

Abinash Kumar Sahu*, Amiya Ranjan Padhan, Dillip Kumar Gupta,Tekchand Senapati, Swarupa Mayee Kalta,DOI: 10.24214/IJGHC/HC/14/2/10118

The total objective of our study must be to identify drugs to estimate human illness by a thorough analysis of plant Ayurveda and modern medicine techniques must be coupled in order to bring out high quality of herbal product with rapid onset of action and good bioavailability. Aim: The aim of the study is to investigate Phytochemical screening of ethanolic extract of Shorea rebusta (gaertn).: The qualitative phytochemical analysis of Ethanolic : Aqueous extract (50:50) of Shorea robusta. was done by preliminary identification of bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, glycosides, Cardiac Glycosides, flavonoids, carbohydrate,tannins, are present. The results of % of  yield were showed the Ethanolic extract in a 12.21%w/w and extract of  Aqueous extract has 8.75%w/w respectively. IC50 for standard Ascorbic acid was found to be 20.56 and Shorea robusta for was found to be 63.33.Thus the anti-oxidant activity of sample was less than that of standard ascorbic acid. Ethanolic extract of leaf showed significant antimicrobial activity against the selected microbes . The methanol leaf extract has maximum activity against Staphylococcus aureus, moderate activity against Escherichia coli , at concentration 200 μg. The results depict the time taken for paralysis and death of earthworms after the treatment with the test extracts at the selected concentrations. The data revealed that the aqueous extract has a better wormicidal effect than ethanolic extract with compared with the standard drug as Albendazole.

Cultivation of Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi L.) in two different climatic Zones in India

Dr. Ruchi Pandey and Dr.Pooja Juyal,DOI: 10.24214/IJGHC/HC/14/1/08895

  • Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi (L.) sprague), also known as Bishop’s weed or Carom seed, belongs to the family Apiaceae, Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi (L.) sprague), a native of Egypt is distributed throughout India and it is mostly cultivated in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Ajwain is an aromatic seed spice which is cultivated mainly for its seed, herb and volatile oil. Ajwain is grown in arid or partially arid regions where concentration of salts is very high. Many publications describing its nutritional and therapeutic qualities have been published in reputable scientific journals during the last few decades. The current study analyses Ajwain cultivation in two separate soil zones with varying weather conditions

Aphrodisiac activity of novel Ayurvedic drugs in male infertility: A systemic review

Dr Sarveshkumar R Tiwari, Dr. Sonam Sontakke, Dr. U.R. Sekhar Namburi, Dr. Shilpa S. Namburi and Dr.M.N. Suryawanshi,DOI: 10.24214/IJGHC/HC/14/1/08087

Male factors contribute to over 40% of infertility cases. Common causes include erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory defects, sperm abnormalities, and seminal fluid disorders. Conventional therapies have limitations, including adverse side effects. Ayurveda has documented aphrodisiac drugs that may address underlying causes and play a crucial role in managing male infertility. This review explores evidence-based data on Ayurvedic drugs for male infertility. Ayurvedic texts describe Vajikaran (aphrodisiac) drugs. Literature from electronic databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar was reviewed, covering research published up to 2023.Ayurvedic drugs contain important phyto-constituents, proven through preclinical and clinical trials. These herbs enhance male fertility by promoting spermatogenesis, reducing stress, modulating immunity, rejuvenating body systems, boosting testosterone production, and improving semen quality and motility through their action on the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis.Ayurvedic aphrodisiac drugs have a unique contribution to male infertility treatment. Their mode of action, administration, and indications vary depending on the cause and patient condition, supporting their rational use.