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ABSTRACT The aim of the present study is to evaluate the protective effect of marketed herbal preparation (Duliv) against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced liver damage in Albino rats. Administration with Duliv Tablet (100mg/kg p.o.)and Duliv Syrup 0.64 ml/100 gm for 15 days significantly reduced the impact of CCl4 toxicity on the serum markers of liver damage, SGPT,SGOT, albumin,protein , cholesterol and alkaline phosphatase.The histopathological studies in the liver of rats also supported...

1. Introduction or pharmacovigilance), (iii) hypersensitivity, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions (detectable by pharmacovigilance), (iv) mid-term and long-term toxic effects including liver, renal, cardiac and neurotoxicity also genotoxicity and teratogenicity (detectable by in vitro and in vivo toxicological studies or by pharmacovigilance). As many herbal products on the market have not been thoroughly tested for their pharmacology and toxicology, pharmacovigilance has paramount importance...

Herbal medicines are advertised to be free from side effects, which is a myth. A large number of people still rely on herbal medicines, and some people take herbal medicines along with routine allopathic medicines especially in cases of diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, etc., where the patient is on long-term or lifelong treatment. Many commercial websites are available on Internet, which insist that herbal medicines have no side effects. In underdeveloped and developing countries, there ...

INTRODUCTION The consumption of herbal medicines is increasing steadily throughout the world as an alternative treatment for alleviating a number of health problems including heart diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure and even certain types of cancer. In India use of herbal drugs is much more because of their easy accessibility. Unlike drugs, herbal products are not regulated for purity and potency .There are neither studies on their effectiveness nor control over the quality and safety ...

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1 Herbal Medicine An Introduction to Its History, Usage, Regulation, Current Trends, and Research Needs Sissi Wachtel-Galor and Iris F. F. Benzie CONTENTS 1.1 Herbal Medicine: A Growing Field with a Long Tradition 1 1.2 Herbal Medicine and the Aging Population 4 1.3 Herbal Medicines: Challenges and Regulations 4 1.3.1 International Diversity and National Policies 5 1.3.2 Quality, Safety, and Scientific Evidence 6 1.4 Research Needs 7 1.5 Conclusions 8 Acknowledgments 9 References ...

INTRODUCTION *Author for Correspondence Wadulkar R.D., E-mail: 1 Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, SRTMU Nanded, Maharashtra, India 2 HOD & Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Channabasweshwar Pharmacy College, Latur, Maharashtra, India 3 Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Shivlingeshwar College of Pharmacy, Latur, Maharashtra, India Received Date: January 01, 2021 Acc...

The liver cell is one of the few types of cell of the body which carries important function. It is involved in the process of metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and the fats. It is of prime importance in bilirubin metabolism and secretes conjugated bilirubin into the bile. It has a role in the detoxification of harmful endogenous toxins e.g. Ammonia and purines and the exogenous toxins such as various drugs. Liver disease may be considered as being either diffuse or focal. In diffuse or gen...

MATERIALS AND METHODS Drugs and Chemicals All Reagents Procured Were Analytical Grade: Paracetamol tablet (Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd) purchased from a drugstore. Total Bilirubin, Total Proteins, SGOT, SGPT, Alkaline Phosphate were assayed by using kits from Ranbaxy diagnostic, New Delhi. Plant Collection: Fresh leaves of cucumerina L. and sativum fruits were collected from Komarapalayam and authenticated by Dr.P. Satyanarayana, Scientist D & Head office in charge, Southern Regional Centre, TNA...

UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Objectives 3.0 Main Content 3.1 History of Genetics 4.0 Conclusion 5.0 Summary 6.0 Tutor-Marked Assignments 7.0 Reference/Further Readings 1.0 INTRODUCTION A feature of students’ attitude to Genetics is that it is a very difficult course, which one takes only because it is compulsory. Some students reinforce this negative attitude by the rationalization that they do not intend to do post-graduate work in Genetics. These attit...