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FREE RADICALS, ANTIOXIDANTS, DISEASES AND PHYTOMEDICINES: CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE PROSPECT

Free radicals are well documented for playing a dual role in our body as both deleterious and beneficial species. In low/moderate concentrations free radicals are involved in normal physiological functions but excess production of free radicals or decrease in antioxidant level leads to oxidative stress. It is a harmful ...

The Role of Antioxidants in Human Health

Recent development in medicinal field reports a number of disease associated with free radicals. The risk of diseases due to oxidative stress is compounded by unhealthy lifestyle, exposure of chemicals, pollution, cigarette smoking, drugs, illness, and stress etc. Antioxidants are the substances which can scavenge free...

Pharmacological Evaluation of Saraca indica Leaves for Central Nervous System Depressant Activity in

Saraca indica is popularly known as Ashoka and one of the most legendary and sacred trees of India. Saraca indica is a medicinal plant widely used in Ayurveda to treat painful conditions, improves complexion of the body, improves digestion and assimilation, alleviates excessive thirst, to kills all infectious agents, in...

Revival, modernization and integration of Indian traditional herbal medicine in clinical practice: Im

In spite of incredible advances in modern science, technology and allopathic medicine a large we are unable to provide quality healthcare to all. Traditional medicine particularly herbal medicine considered as a major healthcare provider around the globe particularly in rural and remote areas. A large section of people...

Total phenolic, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant capacity of the leaves of Meyna spinosa Roxb

Aim The objective of the present study was to determine the total phenolic and total flavonoid contents, and to evaluate the antioxidant potential of different leaf extracts of Meyna spinosa Roxb. ex Link, a traditional medicinal plant of India. Methods Free radical scavenging and antioxidant potential of the methanol,...