In Ayurveda many Ayurvedic formulations are explained, which used to treat a variety of illness since ancient time and to protect patient faith in Ayurveda and Ayurvedic treatment, scientifically proven safety, standard and quality of herbs is the need of the hour. Nilotpaladi yoga (NY) is mentioned in Ayurvedic texts for the Treatment of Raktatisara (~haemorrhagic diarrohea). Nilotpaladi yoga consists of four ingredients such as Nilakamala (Nymphaea nouchali Burm. f.), Mocharasa (Salmalia malabarica Schott & Endl.), Lajavanti (Mimosa pudica Linn.) and Kamalakesara (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.). Nilotpaladi yoga ingredient like Mochrasa (Salmalia malabarica Schott & Endl.) is known to be effective as Shonita sthapaka gana (a group of drugs that act as haemostatics). Physiochemical analysis of Nilotpaladi yoga is not explored in detail. So, this article is an attempt to present a physiochemical analysis of ingredients of Nilotpaladi yoga by using Modern analytical Techniques. Physio-chemical analysis, HPTLC etc., were carried out as per standard methods.
Bauhinia variegata has been used traditionally to treat bronchitis, leprosy and tumors. The present study was designed to evaluate the anti-anxiety activity of the leaves and seeds of Bauhinia variegata using elevated plus maze (EPM) model in Swiss albino mice. Albino mice were treated orally with different doses of the extracts (i.e.100, 200 mg/kg) and behavior was observed on the EPM. Buspirone (6mg/kg, p.o) was used as a positive control. Results show that methanol extract at the dose of 100mg/kg of the leaves of Bauhinia variegata and B. variegata seeds (200 mg/kg) markedly increased the average time spent in the open arms of the EPM. This effect was comparable to the effect produced by Buspirone. Hence this plant may be developed as a potentially useful anti anxiety agent.
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