Validation of Unani concept of Abadāl-i-Adwiya (drug substitution) by physicochemical standardization and hepatoprotective activity of Aristolochia rotunda Linn. and its substitute Curcuma Zedoaria Rosc. in albino Wistar rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Athar Parvez Ansari ◽  
Sumyyah Hasina Sana ◽  
Mohammad Younis Dar ◽  
Pankaj Goswami ◽  
N. Zaheer Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Serum Bilirubin ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Curcuma Zedoaria ◽  
Group V ◽  
Drug Substitution ◽  
Group I

Abstract Objectives To validate the concept of abadāl-i-adwiya (drug substitution) by evaluation of physicochemical standardization and hepatoprotective activity of Aristolochia rotunda & its substitute, Curcuma Zedoaria in albino Wistar rats. Methods Physicochemical standardization by estimation of moisture content, ash values and extractive values were carried out using standard methods. Hepatotoxicity was induced in albino Wistar rats using CCl4 1 mL/kg s. c. on alternate day for 14 days. Group I was served as Plain control and Group II as Negative control. Group III was administered silymarin 50 mg/kg p. o. while Group IV received HAE of A. rotunda 89.64 mg/kg p. o., and Group V was administered HAE of C. Zedoaria 45.73 mg/kg p. o. At the end of the study, serum bilirubin, AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT) and ALP were estimated. The histopathology of liver was also carried out. Results The physicochemical parameters of both test drugs viz. moisture content, total ash, acid insoluble ash and water soluble ash were found within normal limit. The total serum bilirubin, direct bilirubin, AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT) levels were significantly decreased in Test groups A and B when compared to the Negative and Standard controls. The microscopic examination of liver collected from animals of Group IV and Group V revealed significant recovery from hepatic toxicity compared to the Negative control. Conclusions The study experimentation has revealed that C. Zedoaria may be used as a substitute for A. rotunda in the treatment of liver diseases. However, the outcome has to be further corroborated with phytochemical evaluation and clinical trials of both the drugs. Furthermore, the concept of drug substitute in Unani system of medicine is also validated in the light of above study.

scholarly journals Comparative Evaluation of Apical Sealing Ability of Different Obturation Techniques by Confocal Microscopy: An In Vitro Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. 55-59
Author(s):  
Reetu Arora ◽  
Yogesh Kumar ◽  
Neetu Jindal ◽  
Renu Aggarwal ◽  
Kavneet Takhar
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Vi ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I

Abstract Introduction The aim of obturation in the root canal is to completely seal the canal space to eliminate all the portals of entry and exit between root canal and periodontal space. Various techniques have been developed to achieve a hermetic seal. Materials and Methods As many as 150 extracted human maxillary central incisors were taken for the study. Biomechanical preparation was done up to F5 protaper file. According to different obturation techniques, samples were divided into six groups, keeping 30 samples in experimental and 15 samples in control groups. Group I–Lateral Condensation, Group II–Thermafil, Group III–Beefill, Group IV–GuttaFlow, Group V–Positive Control group, Group VI–Negative Control group. After obturation, the samples were immersed in 2% Rhodamine-B dye for 24 hours. Each sample was longitudinally sectioned to examine under confocal laser scanning microscope. Statistical Analysis The results were evaluated with ANOVA and posthoc Tukey honest significant difference (HSD) comparison test. Results The mean values of dye penetration of different groups were Group I (Lateral Condensation) 1.51 ± 0.451, Group II (Thermafil) 0.918 ± 0.399, Group III (Beefill) 1.30 ± 0.559. Group IV (GuttaFlow) 0.655 ± 0.396, Group V (Positive Control group) 1.96 ±0.046, Group VI (Negative Control group) 0 ± 0. The lowest mean value of apical microleakage was found in GuttaFlow amongst all experimental groups. Conclusion It can be concluded that the GuttaFlow obturating material exhibited better apical sealing ability with canal walls.

Hepatoprotective activity of Tamarindus indica Linn stem bark ethanolic extract against hepatic damage induced by co-administration of antitubercular drugs isoniazid and rifampicin in Sprague Dawley rats

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaikh Zohra Meena ◽  
Md. Azizur Rahman ◽  
Paramdeep Bagga ◽  
Md. Mujahid
Keyword(s):  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Stem Bark ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Hepatic Damage ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
Sprague Dawley Rats

Abstract Background Development of drug-induced hepatic damage (DIHD) during chemotherapy is the most common reason for interruption in chemotherapy. This study evaluated the hepatoprotective activity of the ethanolic extract of Tamarindus indica stem bark (EETI) against the induced DIHD in Sprague Dawley rats. Methods The rats were divided into five groups (n=5). Group I, group III, group IV, and group V rats received 1 mL 1% carboxymethyl cellulose, EETI 100 mg/kg body weight (b.wt), EETI 200 mg/kg b.wt, and silymarin 100 mg/kg b.wt, respectively, orally once every day for 28 days. After 1 h–group II, group III, group IV, and group V rats were administered with isoniazid (INH) and rifampicin (RIF) 50 mg/kg b.wt each orally once every day for 28 days. Then, 24 h after the last dosing, blood was withdrawn from the rats and analyzed for liver specific enzymes and biochemical markers. They were examined for histopathology. Results Co-administration of INH and RIF in group II significantly increased alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, lactate dehydrogenase, serum bilirubin, and cholesterol levels while reduced the total protein and albumin levels compared to that of group I. EETI in group III and group IV rats significantly restored the liver specific enzymes and biochemical markers altered due to co-administration of INH and RIF to normal in a dose-dependent manner. EETI 200 mg/kg b.wt showed better protection to liver than EETI 100 mg/kg b.wt and was comparable to silymarin 100 mg/kg b.wt. It was well supported with histopathology of liver tissues. Conclusions EETI possesses hepatoprotective activity against DIHD in rats. It may have a substantial impact on developing clinical strategies to treat patients with hepatic damage.

scholarly journals Effects of Aluminium Chloride Exposure on the Histology of the Cerebral Cortex of Adult Wistar Rats

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adebayo Adekunle Buraimoh ◽  
Samuel Adeniyi Ojo ◽  
Joseph Olajide Hambolu ◽  
Sunday Samuel Adebisi
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Cortex ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Aluminium Chloride ◽  
Mammalian Brain ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Perceptual Awareness ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I

Aluminium (Al) is presents in many manufactured foods, medicines and is also added to drinking water for purification purposes. Human exposure to Al has been increasing over the last decades. Al exposure and neurological impairments demonstrate mixed findings. The cerebral cortex is a sheet of neural tissue that is outer-most to the cerebrum of the mammalian brain and it plays a key role in memory, attention, perceptual awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.The objectives of this study was to investigate the possible effects that aluminium Chloride could have on the histology of cerebral cortex. Total of twenty adult wistar rats were used for this experiment. The wistar rats were divided into five groups; group I was the control, group II received 475mg/Kg, group III received 950mg/kg, group IV received 1,425mg/kg and group V received 1,900mg/kg via oral intubation for a duration of Eight weeks. The wistar rats were humanly sacrificed and the brain was removed and immediately fixed in bouin fluid. The histological observations of the aluminium treated groups revealed extensive neuronal vacuolation and necrosis (neuro-degeneration) of the cerebral cortex of wistar rats.Based on our observations, we therefore conclude that Aluminium chloride exposure has neurodegenerative effects on the histology of cerebral cortex of adult wistar rats especially at higher dose. Therefore, caution should be taken in its usage.

scholarly journals HEPATOPROTECTIVE ACTIVITY COMBINATION OF CURANGA FEL-TERRAE LOUR LEAVES AND CURCUMA HEYNEANA VALETON AND ZIJP RHIZOME IN RAT INDUCED BY COMBINATION OF RIFAMPIN AND ISONIAZID

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Marianne . ◽  
Jessy Chrestella ◽  
Maria Andriani Ginting ◽  
Aminah Dalimunthe ◽  
Rosnani Nasution
Keyword(s):  
Normal Control ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
The Body ◽  
Group Vi ◽  
Group V ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Group I ◽  
Male Wistar Rats

Objective: The liver is a vital organ in the body, it is often exposured to the xenobiotics that can cause injury. Pugun tano (Curanga fel-terrae) and temu giring (Curcuma heyneana) are plants that have been claimed to cure many ailments including protecting the liver. But the hepatoprotective properties of the combination of these plants has not been well studied. In this regard, the current study was undertaken to evaluate the activity combination of those plants.Methods: The male Wistar rats were divided into 6 groups, group I was a negative control (CMC-Na); group II-IV were the treatment groups and were given combination extracts at the doses of 50 mg/kg, 75 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg respectively; group V was positive control (catechin) and group VI was normal control. All of groups except group VI were given combination rifampin 100 mg/kg and isoniazid 50 mg/kg for 15 d along with administration of extracts. At the day 16, rats were sacrificed. Histopathology of the liver and biochemical assay of blood was done at the end of the administration.Results: The administration of the combination of C. fel-terrae and C. heyneana at the doses of 75 and 100 mg/kg significantly inhibited the elevation of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) compared to negative control (p<0.05). Histopathological assessment of the liver was comparable to the normal control (p>0.05).Conclusion: The combination of C. fel-terrae and C. heyneana at the dose of 75 and 100 mg/kg is able to protect the liver from damage induced by rifampin and isoniazid.

Pengujian Efektivitas Penyembuhan Luka Mencit Diabetes Melitus Yang Diberikan Sediaan Krim Ekstrak Etanol Daun Bandotan

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Ria Afrianti ◽  
Dedi Nofiandi ◽  
Dira Dira ◽  
Widya Ulfa
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Collagen Fibers ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Ageratum Conyzoides ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I

Bandotan plants (Ageratum conyzoides (L.) L.) commonly used as agent in the treatment of inflammatory, wound, and also used used as analgesic, stimulant and tonic. In this study we carried out a test of the effectiveness of the cream (w/o) of ethanolic extract of bandotan leaves in wound healing in streptozocin-induced hyperglycemia mice. Animals were divided into five groups: Group I (without induced, given cream base w/o), group II (induced, given cream base w/o), group III (induced, given cream containing 3% extract), group IV (induced, given cream containing 5% extract) and group V (induced, given cream containing 7% extract). Animals also divided into three subgroups based on time of decapitation on 7th, 14th and 21th days. The parameters observed were the percentage of wound healing and collagen fibers density scores. Results were analyzed by Two-Way ANOVA. The results showed that the cream in concentration of 3%, 5% and 7% could affect wound healing in hyperglycemia mice. The percentage of wound healing of the cream in concentration of 3%, 5% and 7% were significantly different (p<0,05) with positive control, and density scores of collagen fibers was also significantly different (p<0,05) from the positive control and negative control. However, the best results was obtained from cream containing 5% extract which perrcentage of wound healing reached 98.5% on 21th day and got a score of 3 for density of collagen fibers that had been formed on the 14th day. 

scholarly journals UJI EFEK ANALGETIKA EKSTRAK BUAH KAKTUS (Opuntia elatior Mill.) PADA MENCIT (Mus musculus) YANG DIINDUKSI ASAM ASETAT

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Gissa Amellia ◽  
Ihwan Ihwan ◽  
Akhmad Khumaidi
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Effective Dose ◽  
Mus Musculus ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I

Pain is a mechanism of body defense. One way to allay or decreasing the pain is using medicines that have analgetic effect. The aim of this study is determine the analgetic effect of cactus fruits (Opuntia elatior Mill.) extract and the most effective dose to giving analgetic effect. This study used writhing method by the injection acetic acid 1% as induced. Group I as a negative control used natrium carboxy methylcellulose 1%, group II as a positive control used aspirin suspension which dosage was 1,3 mg/20g BB, group III as a extract of cactus fruits give to dose 50 mg/kg BB, group IV dose 100 mg/kg BB, and group V dose 150 mg/kg BB. The result shows that cactus fruits extract to giving analgetic effect judging from the reduction strength writhing reflex to protection percentage at dose 50 mg/kg BB (11,26%), 100 mg/kg BB (42,10%), 150 mg/kg BB(60,14%) and the positif control (75,34%), at the positif control shows that higher protection percentage. Effectiveness percentage analgetic extract of cactus fruits at dose of 50 mg/kg BB (14,4%), 100 mg/kg BB (55,36%), 150 mg/kg BB (79,95%) and positif control (100%). The data which is got from the calculation later is analyzed by Kruskal Wallis. The result showed that at dose of 150 mg/kg BB is p: 0,016 (p<0,05) when compared with the positive control. So that is different significantly between dose 150 mg/kg BB and the positive control. The extract showed a optimal analgetic effect characterized by a significant reduction in the number of writhes or abdominal stretches in mice with dose 150 mg/kg BB body weight used when compared to the cactus fruits extract dose 50 and 100 mg/kg BB

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF HEPATOPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF PHYSALI IXOCARPA AGAINST RIFAMPICIN-ISONIAZID INDUCED HEPATOTOXICITY IN WISTAR RATS

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 17-22
Author(s):  
N Delhiraj ◽  
M K Jaganathan ◽  
A R Vijayakumar
Keyword(s):  
Adult Male ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
Male Wistar Rats ◽  
Histopathological Studies ◽  
Tuberculosis Therapy

The liver is the primary organ that metabolizes the majority of the drug. Toxicity caused by these drugs to the liver is called hepatotoxicity. Hepatotoxicity is a major concern in tuberculosis therapy, especially Rifampicin - Isoniazid (R-H). Studies showed that these drugs induce oxidative stress in the liver. This study attempts to determine whether the ethanolic extract of Physalis ixocarpa (EEPI) protects against R-H induced hepatotoxicity in adult male Wistar rats. Adult male Wistar rats were divided into five groups (each group n=6 animals). Group I, control treated with normal saline (5ml/kg, b/w, p.o.). Group II, Hepatotoxicity induced by combination of R-H (each 50mg/kg, i.p.) administered up to 14 days. Group III and IV, EEPI (100 mg/kg & 200 mg/kg, b/w) were administered orally one hour before the R-H inducing agent up to 14 days. Group V, Silymarin (25 mg /kg, b/w., p.o.) was served as standard. After 14th days animals were allowed fast overnight and blood was collected through orbital puncture and animal was sacrificed then liver tissue was collected for biochemical analysis and histopathological studies. Our results show a significant reduction in the level of alkaline phosphate (ALP), alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST) and total bilirubin. Treatment with EEPI also showed a significant increase in the activity of antioxidant enzymes and decreased levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) in the liver. EEPI also reduced the macrovesicular steatosis and ballooning caused by the R-H. The present study demonstrates that administration of ethanolic extract of Physalis ixocarpa ameliorating hepatoprotective activity as evidenced by the biochemical and histopathological parameters.

Different Treatment Protocols of Retained Fetal Membranes and its Effect on Serum Profile, Uterine Involution and Postpartum Fertility in Cows

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (04) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. I. Shah ◽  
D. M. Patel ◽  
N. P. Sarvaiya ◽  
S. P. Madhira
Keyword(s):  
Group Iv ◽  
Fetal Membranes ◽  
Serum Progesterone ◽  
Group V ◽  
Manual Removal ◽  
Uterine Involution ◽  
Group I ◽  
Medicinal Treatment ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Postpartum Estrus

This study was undertaken on 36 freshly calved cows randomly divided into 6 equal groups under field conditions. Cows of group-VI that shed placenta within 8-12 hours postpartum naturally served as healthy control. The cows with retained fetal membranes (RFM, n = 18) for more than 12 hrs were managed either by manual removal of placenta without antibiotics (group-I), parenteral antibiotic (Ceftiofur 1 g i/m) for three consecutive days (group-II) or a combination of both (group-III). In group-IV and group-V, cows were administered with Inj. Oxytocin @ 50 IU i/m and Inj. Dinoprost tromethamine (PGF2α) @ 25 mg i/m, respectively, immediately after parturition and time of placental shedding was recorded. The overall prevalence of Brucellosis by RBPT was found to be 5.55 % amongst these 36 animals. The placental expulsion in groups following medicinal treatment was found to be 50 (3/6) % in Ceftiofur alone by 3 days (group-II), and 66.67 (4/6) % in Oxytocin (group-IV) and 100 (6/6) % in PGF2α inj. (group-V) groups within 12 hrs. The time of uterine involution in groups I to VI was found to be 42.00 ± 1.94, 39.50 ± 0.99, 40.67 ± 1.39, 38.33 ± 1.55, 37.50 ± 1.02 and 37.33 ± 1.76 days, respectively, while the interval for the appearance of first postpartum estrus was 54.83 ± 2.06, 51.00 ± 1.05, 52.17 ± 1.96, 50.17 ± 2.03, 48.67 ± 1.90 and 49.17 ± 1.55 days, respectively, which did not vary statistically. The mean serum progesterone profile obtained on day 0 and day 21 postpartum was statistically non-significant between groups. However, it was significantly (p less than 0.05) lower on day 0 as compared to day 21 in group-I, II and VI. The levels on day 0 coincided with the time of blood sampling after calving. The high level of serum P4 on day 0 in group-IV and V could be due to sampling immediately after calving. The serum calcium and phosphorus levels were significantly(p less than 0.05) lower on day 0 than on day 21, but not the magnesium. The group effect was however non-significant for any of three minerals. It was observed that manual removal of RFM without parenteral antibiotics, resulted in puerperal metritis, cervicitis, pyometra which ultimately resulted into delayed uterine involution, delayed first postpartum estrus and thus, reduced the postpartum reproductive efficiency. It was inferred that the PGF2α and Oxytocin injections could be used as a treatment of choice for prevention of RFMs in cattle.

scholarly journals Effects of bisphosphonate and calcium carbonate on normal aortic valve and cholecalciferol induced in vivo rabbit aortic stenosis model

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Okutucu ◽  
C Sabanoglu ◽  
A Saglam Ayhan ◽  
E Tulumen ◽  
H Aksoy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Aortic Stenosis ◽  
Calcium Supplementation ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Histopathologic Examination ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group I ◽  
Alendronate Treatment

Abstract Background Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) is the most common valvular heart disease. Bisphosphonates are stable analogs of pyrophosphates and commonly prescribed in the treatment of osteoporosis. The effects of bisphosphonate treatment on CAVD are not clearly known and there are inconsistent results. Similarly, the effect of calcium supplementation on CAVD remains controversial. Purpose The aim of this study was to assess the effects of bisphosphonate therapy on the normal aortic valve and vitamin D induced in vivo rabbit aortic stenosis (AS) model. Methods The impact of calcium supplementation on the rabbit AS model was also evaluated. A total of 30 New Zealand white rabbits were divided into five equal groups: no treatment (Group I); 25,000 IU/day vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) (Group II, rabbit AS model); 25,000 IU/day cholecalciferol plus 2500 mg/day calcium carbonate (Group III); 20 μg/kg/week intravenous alendronate (Group IV) and 25,000 IU/day cholecalciferol plus 2500 mg/day calcium carbonate plus 20μg/kg/week alendronate (Group V). Echocardiography was performed at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment. The left ventricular mass index (LVMI), aortic valve area (AVA), transvalvular velocities and gradients were recorded. Radiologic and histopathologic examination was performed at the end of the 12th week. Control animals displayed no abnormalities of the aortic valve. Results There was no echocardiographic change in Group IV. In Groups II, III and V, there was a significant decrease in AVA and increases in transvalvular velocities and gradients. However, these stenotic changes were significantly prominent in Group V (p=0.001 for all, via repeated measures ANOVA). Moreover, LVMI was only increased in Group V (p&lt;0.05). Calcification of aortic valvar complex was detected in 14 (46.7%) cases by radiologic imaging and 10 (33.3%) cases by histopathologic examination. Most frequent calcification was found in Group V (5 for each method, 83.3%). Agatston, volume and equivalent mass scores of calcific foci in Group V were significantly higher than other groups (p&lt;0.05 for all). There was no significant difference between groups regarding with presence of osteoclasts in calcific foci. Conclusion Calcium supplementation has no effect on the in vivo rabbit AS model. Alendronate treatment aggravates the stenosis and increases the calcification in the rabbit AS model. Alendronate treatment has no effect on the normal valve in which there was no osteogenesis and osteoclastogenesis. Based on these findings, in patients with CAVD, alendronate treatment should be given with regular echocardiographic follow-up or may not be preferred. Central figure Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: None

A Study on the Effect of Samoa Extract (Cleome droserifolia) on Sperm Quality in Male Albino Rats Exposed to Pyrethroid

2021 ◽  
pp. 39-45
Author(s):  
Nura I. Al-Zail ◽  
Salah F. Kamies
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Protective Agent ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
Induced Changes

Pyrethroid cyhalothrin (PC) is an insecticide that is used worldwide for pest control in agriculture and household use. Samoa extract (SE) is a potent antioxidant protecting cells from oxidative stress. The present study investigates the protective and therapeutic effect of SE on PC-induced changes in sperm quality in male rats. Fifty adult male albino rats were divided into five groups: group I: served as control; group II: received PC i.p. only (6.2 mg/kg b.wt.); group III: received SE only (100 mg/kg b.wt., p.o.) for eight weeks; group IV: received SE as a protective agent daily for eight weeks, then followed by the administration of PC (i.p.) three times a week for two weeks; group V: exposed to PC (i.p.) three times a week for two weeks, then treated with the SE daily for 8 weeks. Results showed that PC caused markedly impaired sperm quality (a count, viability, motility, and abnormality). Compared to PC-treated animals, SE in the protective group markedly restored the alteration of sperm indices. However, SE in the curative group was found to be less effective in restoring PC-induced alterations. In conclusion, the data of this study revealed that the SE as a protective agent is more effective than as a therapeutic agent. Keywords: Samoa; Pyrethroid; Sperm quality; Rat

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document