Research works by young scientists on guduchi or Tinospora Cardifolia
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Research works by young scientists on guduchi or Tinospora Cardifolia
Name: Raghu Prasad Rao
Qualification: Research scholar (Phd)
Occupation: Student
City: Bangalore
Country: India
"Studies on induced oedema and arthritis and on human arthritis
proved anti-inflammatory potency of the water extract of plant.
It also has antipyretic action and is a morphine potentiator. It
induced reduction in blood sugar in alloxan induced
hyperglycaemic rats and rabbits. This drug relaxes the
intestinal and uterine smooth muscles. Blood urea levels in
uraemic dogs and human subjects were also decreased. It is
proved effective in prevention of fibrosis and in stimulating
regeneration in hepatic tissue."
References:
Pendse, V.K. et al: Ind.J.Phamacol 9:221(1977).
Pendse, V.K. et al: Ind.Drugs Oct: 14(1981).
Gulati O.D.et al: Rheumatism 17:76, 1982.
Raghunathan, I. et al: J.Res.Med. 3:201(1969).
Singh, K.P. et al. :J.Res.Ind.Med. 10:9(1975).
Rege, N. et al: Ind.Drugs Sept. 544(1984).
Contact:
mrprao@yahoo.com
Name : Rashmi Jain
Qualification: B.sc Biology, P.G. Diploma
in Bioinformatics from BII
City: Jaipur
Country: India
" Pharmacology--->Studies on
induced oedema and arthritis and on
human arthritis proved antiinflammatory potency of the water
extract of
plant. It also has antipyretic action and is a morphine
potentiator. It
induced reduction in blood sugar in alloxan induced
hyperglycaemic rats and rabbits. This drug relaxes the
intestinal and uterine smooth muscles. Blood urea levels in
uraemic dogs and human subjects were also decreased. It is
proved effective in prevention of fibrosis and in stimulating
regeneration in hepatic tissue.
Chemical composition-->Different
constituents reported include a
glucoside, alkaloids, bitter principles, crystalline components
etc. The
bitter principles have been identified as columbin, chasmanthin
and
palmarin. The alkaloid tinosporin was also identified."
Contact :
rasmoo143a@yahoo.com
Also read Ayurveda medicinal properies of Guduchi
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