Research Papers/Articles
Traditional Medicinal Uses and Pharmacological Properties of Rhus Chinensis Mill.: A Systematic Review
2018
Author(s): Devi HM, Singh NI
The study shows utilization of R. chinensis appears promising and describes its possible uses for human health with activities like anticaries, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antidiarrhoeal, antiviral, antioxidant, anticholesterol and antidiabetic.
Herbal Informatics Approach for the Selection of Natural Compounds Targeting Diabetes Mellitus
2018
Author(s): Tanwara A ,Zaidia AA, Bhardwaja M, Rathoreb A
In this study bio-prospection model were used where random search is included, followed by the index and rationale based selection of plant products targeting the diabetic factors.
Wild Edible Plants and their Traditional Use in the Human Nutrition in Manyas (Turkey)
2018
Author(s): KayabaĹź NP, TĂĽmen G, Polat R
The study showed that the plants used are either eaten raw, or cooked by boiling in water, frying in oil, baked to be served as dishes such as stew, salad as hot drink.
Bridging Conservation Science and Traditional Knowledge of Wild Animals: The Need for Expert Guidance and Inclusion of Local Knowledge Holders
2018
Author(s): Ulicsni V, Babai D, Vadász C, Vadász-Besnyői V, Báldi A, Molnár Z
This study shows that accuracy of targeting the relevant species for knowledge co-production could be improved through specific understanding of the local culture,provided by experts who study traditional zoological knowledge and by local knowledge holders themselves.
In Vitro Cytotoxic and Apoptotic Activities of Allium paradoxum (M. Bieb.) G. Don Extract on Human Breast Cancer Cell Line
2018
Author(s): Gholipour N , Mashjoor S , Naderi M, Pouyani MR , Tubkanlu ZE ,
The study showed that the A. paradoxum (M. Bieb.) G. Don extracts decrease the viability of MCF-cell line in a dose-dependent manner and the most effective concentration of this extracts after 24 h treatment was 100 µM.
This paper presents review of various literatures concerning the types of edible mushrooms consumed in India, their cultivation and processing. Mushroom farming is gaining popularity day by day among new entrepreneurs.
Plant Diversity in Betel Leaf Agroforestry of South Meghalaya, Northeast India
2018
Author(s): Tynsong H, Tiwari BK, Dkhar M
The betel leaf agroforestry with diverse and structurally complex shade canopies conserve a significant portion of the original forest biodiversity. The impact of land-use change on biodiversity was studied using standard vegetation analysis and biodiversity estimation methods.
Ethnomedicinal Uses of Exotic Plant Species in South-Central Zimbabwe
2018
Author(s): Maroyi A
This study revealed that exotic plants play an important role in provision of primary healthcare to local communities in South-central Zimbabwe.
Sinusitis and the Related Remedies in Persian Medicine
2018
Author(s): Kamaneh SAR , Qaraaty M , Tabarrai M , Mazidi M ,
In this review, the study tried to explain the medieval scientists’ intervention methods for sinusitis based on their knowledge.
Exploration of the Diversity and Associated Health Benefits of Traditional Pickles from the Himalayan and Adjacent Hilly Regions of Indian Subcontinent
2018
Author(s): Chakraborty R , Roy S
The prime objective of this article was to enlist the diverse pickles that are being prepared and consumed by the different tribes and communities, and at the same time analyzed the science behind pickle preparation and health benefits and concerns associated with pickles.