Leather and goods made out of it are susceptible to microbial growth when it gets suitable temperature and humidity condition as it has a nutrient medium of protein and lipids. In this study, leather samples were collected from the market and stored in 28±2 °C temperature and high humidity to allow microbial growth. The microbes visible on the surface were cultured on the nutrient medium of Potato Dextrose Agar acidified with tartaric acid so that bacterial growth could be inhibited. The distinctive fungi colonies were then subcultured and observed under the microscopic magnifications to identify the fungi genera. Seven visually distinctive fungi colonies were identified as Mucor and Aspergillus genera based on macroscopic appearances and microscopic morphology.
Microemulsion are one of the potential and emerging drug carrier systems that helps to improve drug release and enhance the bioavailability of poorly aqueous soluble drugs. This study was designed to formulate and evaluate microemulsion containing clove oil and peppermint oil. Microemulsion was prepared using tween 80 as a surfactant and ethanol as a co-surfactant. The microemulsion formulation characterized for its particle size, viscosity, conductivity, pH, zeta potential and stability. The mean droplet size of clove oil and peppermint oil microemulsion was found in the range of 11-96nm and 11-68nm. The viscosity of the prepared microemulsions were found to be low. In the stability study there are no phase separation occur after centrifuged at 3000 RPM for 30 min and even after stored for 30 days.
Herbal medicine is one of the oldest forms in medical treatment. Through various studies it was known that medicinal herbs are used for treating inflammatory disorders in traditional medicine.Inflammation is the body's process of opposing against the foreign particles that harm it, such as infections, injuries etc. The work aims to compare the anti-inflammatory action of extracts of various Ficus species using Carrageenan induced hind paw oedema method and cotton pellet granuloma method. Literature surveys have been done to check the extent of anti-inflammatory activity on extracts of various plant parts like roots, leaves, barks, fruits etc. of Ficus species with oral administration of different doses. As a result, the leaf extract of plant Ficus religiosa have found to be greater effect compared to other Ficus species. Thus, the review may conclude that the anti-inflammatory effect of Ficus religiosa extract is more potent than other Ficus species
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