Anxiolytic Properties of Garcinia Lucida Vasque (Clusiaceae) in Mice and Its Possible Action

Abstract Anxiolytic effects of Garcinia lucida (G. lucida) barks aqueous extract and its possible action mechanisms were assessed in mice. Stress induced hyperthermia (SIH), Elevated plus maze (EPM), Open field (OF), and hole-board tests were used. Mice received distilled water as negative control, Phenobarbital (20 mg/kg) and diazepam (3 mg/kg) as positive control or gradual […]

Formulation Development and Evaluation of Inlay Tablets of Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Abstract Tablets may be defined as solid pharmaceutical dosage forms containing drug substances with or without suitable diluents and prepared either by compression or molding methods. They have been in widespread use since the latter part of the 19th century and their popularity continues. In the present study inlay tablets of an anti-inflammatory drug was […]

Constituents and Antimicrobial Activity of Sudanese Sterculia setigera Oil

Abstract Sterculia  setigera is a rich source of alkaloids, saponins and flavonoids. These phytochemicals showed a wide spectrum of biological activities including: antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, insecticidal and cytotoxic activities. Sterculia setigera is a key species in African system of medicine. It is also used in human nutrition and cosmetics. In this study the GC-MS analysis […]

Constituents and Biological Activity of Sudanese Delonix regia (Leguminacea) Seed Oil

Abstract Delonix regia containsmany biologically interesting phytochemicals including flavonoids, alkaloids, steroids, saponins, tannins and carotenoids.Leaves are rich source of β-sitosterol and lupeol. Delonix regia is used traditionally against malaria and bacterial infections.Leave extract possesses a hypoglycemic effect. In this study, GC-MS analysis of Delonix regia oil revealed the presence of the following major constituents: (i) […]

Comparison of the Effects of Metformin and Rosiglitazone on Oxidative Stress, Metabolic Parameters, and Anthropometric Measurements in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract Aim: In the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), biguanide (metformin) and thiazolidinedione group (rosiglitazone) drugs are used as insulin sensitizers. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of metformin and rosiglitazone on oxidative stress, metabolic parameters and anthropometric measurements in newly diagnosed type 2 DM patients. Materials and Methods: […]

Assessment of Adsorption properties of Acacia concinna (Shikakai) for Removal of Acid Black 234 from Aqueous Solution

Abstract This present study was performed for the sorption of acid black 234 from water with the help of Acacia concinna powder and find out the greatest operating conditions for sorption of acid black 234 on Acacia concinna powder process at the laboratory scale. Several parameters such as initial dye concentration, sorbent dose and contact […]