Abstract Sesamum indicum is cultivated worldwide for its edible seed oil. Sesamum indicum which grows up to 100 cm in height is native to Africa and India. Sesamum indicum is used traditionally against habitual constipation, insufficient lactation, intestinal worms and white hair. The oil of this plant is claimed to be useful for liver, kidney […]

Abstract Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is the most frequent bacterial infection in patients with cirrhosis. The reported incidence varies between 7% and 30% in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis and ascites, representing one of their main complications. Outcomes in patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis are poor since acute kidney injury, acute-on-chronic liver failure, and death occur in […]

Abstract Ocimum basilicum, which has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, is a potential medicinal plant. It is a medium size herb in the family Lamiaceae. The plant contains bioactive constituents like tannins, saponins and cardiac glycosides. Ocimum basilicum essential oil has been used traditionally against, nervous disorders and digestive troubles. This study was […]

Abstract In this study the GC-MS analysis of the studied Solanum melongena oil revealed the presence of 16 components. Constituents which appeared in total ions chromatogram as major components are: 9, 12-octadecadienoic acid methyl ester (47.38%); 9-octadecenoic acid methyl ester (21.71%); hexadecanoic acid is a major constituent (15.54%) and methyl stearate (9.63%). The oil was […]

Abstract Salvia officinalis is distributed in southern Asia, central and south America and around the Mediterranean region [3]. The plant has been used traditionally for centuries against sore throat, liver disorders, indigestion and gastroenteritis. Salvia officinalis is also used to improve regularity of menstrual cycle and to improve memory. In this study Salvia officinalis essential […]

Abstract Background: Echinacea Purpurea (family Asteraceae) is a perennial medicinal herb with important immunostimulatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and anti‑inflammatory properties.  Aim: The current study was carried out to investigate the protective effect of Echinacea purpurea (E. purpurea) ethanolic and aqueous extracts on male fertility in rats after induction of testicular damage by oral administration of Aluminium […]

Abstract Nanotechnology is an advanced and rising field of science that has many applications in different fields of biomedical sciences. Different diseases like Cancer, Diabetes. Malaria, HIV, Cardiovascular diseases etc. are treated by various nanomaterials. Nanotechnology has a considerable impact on human health care. The applications of various nanomaterials such as biosensors, nanomedicine, CNTs, spions, […]

Abstract Propranolol is one of the most important beta-blocker drugs, it is an optically active compound that is marketed as a racemate, but its desired activity resides in the S-enantiomer which is about 100 times more potent than R-Propranolol. This paper describes an enantioseparation of (RS)‐Propranolol by HPLC Chiral using β-Cyclodextrin Chiral stationary phase (250 […]

Abstract The plant Carya illinoinensis belongs to the Juglandaceae family and is native of the south of the United States and north of Mexico, but are also cultivated in other regions of the world, such as South America, Australia, North Africa, Palestine, China, India, France, Spain and North Africa. Traditionally it has been used for […]

Abstract Synthesis  of 4-(3-(aryl)–1–phenyl-1H–pyrazol–4–yl)-3,5–dimethyl-1,4,7,8–tetrahydro dipyrazolo [3,4-b:4′,3′-e] pyridine by the reaction of different substituted 3-(aryl)–1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carbaldehyde with 2 mole of 3-methyl-1H-pyrazol-5(4H)-one in presence of ammonium acetate and methanol as a solvent. The constitution of all the synthesized compounds has been characterized by using IR, MASS, 1HNMR spectroscopy. All synthesized compounds were screened for their antimicrobial activity. Keywords […]