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33. Chemical composition and biological activities of Lonicera caprifolium L. (Caprifoliaceae) essential oil.

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Gavit, Anjali A., Gagrani, Manish B., Gurav, Shailendra S., Ayyanar, M., Beldar, Vishal G., Tatiya, Anilkumar U., Surana, Sanjay J., Firke, Sandip D., and Kalaskar, Mohan G.

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ESSENTIAL oils, HONEYSUCKLES, WOUND healing, LINALOOL, HEALING, LEMON
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This work aimed to investigate the chemical composition, antioxidant activity, antinociceptive effect, and wound healing activity of the Lonicera caprifolium L. flower essential oil (LCEO). Linalool (16.42%), d-limonene (9.99%), and α-cadinol (10.65%) were the most prevalent components of the LCEO. The LCEO revealed moderate DPPH and ABTS radical-scavenging activity. LCEO exhibited potent antinociceptive activity in acetic acid-induced writhing and hot plate-induced pain model; LCEO reduced 73.88 ± 2.78% of writhing and significantly increased pain withdrawal latency in the mice, respectively. The LCEO also presented a potent wound healing effect, with 98.08 ± 1.37% wound closure on the 12th day of treatment. The results of the study demonstrate antioxidant and wound healing potential with antinociceptive effect. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on the bioactivities of L. caprifolium L. essential oil. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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41. Ethnobotanical investigations among tribes in Madurai District of Tamil Nadu (India)

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Sivaraman K Sankara, Ayyanar M, and Ignacimuthu S

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Other systems of medicine, RZ201-999, Botany, QK1-989
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Abstract Background An ethnobotanical survey was carried out to collect information on the use of medicinal plants in Southern Western Ghats of India (Madurai district, Tamil Nadu). Information presented in this paper was gathered from the paliyar tribes using an integrated approach of botanical collections, group discussions and interviews with questionnaires in the years 1998 – 1999. The informants interviewed were 12 among whom 4 were tribal practitioners. Results A total of 60 ethnomedicinal plant species distributed in 32 families are documented in this study. The medicinal plants used by paliyars are listed with Latin name, family, local name, parts used, mode of preparation and medicinal uses. Generally, fresh part of the plant was used for the preparation of medicine. Conclusion We observed that the documented ethnomedicinal plants were mostly used to cure skin diseases, poison bites, stomachache and nervous disorders. The results of this study showed that these tribal people still depend on medicinal plants in Madurai district forest areas.

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2006
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42. Ethnomedicinal Plants Used by Malayali and Narikuravar Communities in Erode District, Tamil Nadu, India

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Sureshkumar J, Ayyanar M, and Silambarasan R

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Computer Networks and Communications, Primary health care, Ethnic group, language.human_language, Fertility problems, Geography, Hardware and Architecture, Open access publishing, Tamil, Ethnobotany, language, Traditional knowledge, Socioeconomics, Medicinal plants, Software
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Background: Traditional medicine plays an important role in primary healthcare of people reside in forest areas. We have reported the ethnomedicinal plants used by two ethnic communities in Western Ghats region of Erode district, Tamil Nadu, India. Aim of study: The aim of this study is to gather ethnomedicinal information from local people and herbalists and calculate the documented information with statistical parameters. Materials and methods: Semi structured questionnaire was used during the interview with Malayali and Narikuravar communities to document traditional knowledge on plants. The knowledge on medicinal plants used by informants to treat different types of ailments was analysed using the use value (UV) and frequency of citation (FC). Results: A total number of 69 species of medicinal plants belonging to 33 families have been reported to treat various illnesses. Most of the plants reported in this study were used to treat diabetes, joint pain, snake bite, kidney problems, uterine disorders, sexual and fertility problems, cough, indigestion and cancer. Moringa oleifera was reported with highest UV of 5.08. Conclusion: The present study revealed that, documentation of this knowledge will offer recognition of folk medicinal practices and could offer possible avenues for pharmacological analysis for a range of ailments. Keywords: Malayalis; Narikuravars; Ethnobotany; Tradi

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2017
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