Aeromycoflora of the Dhaka University campus

Ahmed, Juglul; Hossain, Khondoker Mokaddem; Bashar, M. Abul

doi:10.3329/bjb.v42i2.18029

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“…The rhizome is popularly used for its astringent properties [2]. It is used as cholagogic and diuretic [3]. Medicinal and toxic properties of C. arvensis are reported in the books of ethnopharmacological relevance [1, 4, 5].…”

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Bioactive Polyphenols from the Methanol Extract ofCnicus arvensis(L.) Roth Demonstrated Antinociceptive and Central Nervous System Depressant Activities in Mice

Rahman

Khatun

Nesa

et al. 2015

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Cnicus arvensis is used by many ethnic groups for inflammation, pain, and other ailments. In this study, reducing sugar, carbohydrate, alkaloid, steroid, tannin, flavonoid, and saponin groups were identified using standard chromogenic method. In high-performance liquid chromatography, vanillic acid and epicatechin were identified in the extract. Antinociceptive test by acetic acid induced writhing inhibition resulted 43.17 and 95.08% inhibition for 100 and 200 mg/kg body weight, comparing with standard diclofenac Na with 74.86% inhibition for 25 mg/kg body weight. In formalin induced paw licking test for antinociceptive activity, the extract inhibited 69.87 and 75.55% licking for 150 and 300 mg/kg body weight comparing with the inhibition (68.56%) of diclofenac Na for 10 mg/kg body weight at first phase. At late phase, the extract showed 73.12 and 87.46% licking comparing with licking inhibition (71.69%) by diclofenac Na at the same dose. In open field test for CNS depressant activity, the extract showed depression of locomotor activity for 150 and 300 mg/kg body weight comparing with diazepam for 10 mg/kg body weight. All results were statistically significant (P < 0.01). The identified polyphenols are reputed for antinociceptive and CNS depressant activity. The present findings support the use of this plant in pain.

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“…Roots are diuretic and are used in urinary complaints; aqueous extract of roots is given for the treatment of liver disorders [7]. The plant contains bitter ethereal compounds, volatile oils, and tannin [3]. Cytotoxic property of this plant has been reported [6].…”

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Bioactive Polyphenols from the Methanol Extract ofCnicus arvensis(L.) Roth Demonstrated Antinociceptive and Central Nervous System Depressant Activities in Mice

Rahman

Khatun

Nesa

et al. 2015

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…Ahmed and Uddin [5, 6] identified Melastoma malabathricum L., synonym M. polyanthum , as a spreading shrub; leaves are opposite and lanceolate; flowers are solitary clustered, purple in color. The plant grows in the hill tracts and also in roadside of central and east region of Bangladesh.…”

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Cytotoxicity Potentials of Eleven Bangladeshi Medicinal Plants

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Rahman

Haque

et al. 2014

The Scientific World Journal

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Various forms of cancer are rising all over the world, requiring newer therapy. The quest of anticancer drugs both from natural and synthetic sources is the demand of time. In this study, fourteen extracts of different parts of eleven Bangladeshi medicinal plants which have been traditionally used for the treatment of different types of carcinoma, tumor, leprosy, and diseases associated with cancer were evaluated for their cytotoxicity for the first time. Extraction was conceded using methanol. Phytochemical groups like reducing sugars, tannins, saponins, steroids, gums, flavonoids, and alkaloids were tested using standard chromogenic reagents. Plants were evaluated for cytotoxicity by brine shrimp lethality bioassay using Artemia salina comparing with standard anticancer drug vincristine sulphate. All the extracts showed potent to moderate cytotoxicity ranging from LC50 2 to 115 µg/mL. The highest toxicity was shown by Hygrophila spinosa seeds (LC50 = 2.93 µg/mL) and the lowest by Litsea glutinosa leaves (LC50 = 114.71 µg/mL) in comparison with standard vincristine sulphate (LC50 = 2.04 µg/mL). Among the plants, the plants traditionally used in different cancer and microbial treatments showed highest cytotoxicity. The results support their ethnomedicinal uses and require advanced investigation to elucidate responsible compounds as well as their mode of action.

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“…In this work he not only denounced traditional Hindus worship of idols but made the bold assertion that "falsehood is common to all religions without distinction." (Ahmed & Chowdhury, 2004, p. 148) He further declared that the realization of the existence on one 'Supreme Power' could be attained by individuals without instruction or guidance from any one. (Ibid, p. 147) Tuhfat-ul-Muwahiddin was a protest against idolatry and superstition in all religions and an attempt to find a universal religion based on the unity of Godhead.…”

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“…Similarly, although he had acquired a profound knowledge of Hindu religious scriptures, the critical outlook which he had developed led him to refuse to accept what appeared to be the irrational aspects of Hindu religion. (Ahmed & Chowdhury, 2004, p. 147) Rammohun Roy's religious view undoubtedly created a good deal of controversy during his life-time and after. Neither a prophet nor a saint of spiritual fact, very learned Rammohun entered the premises of religion vigorously and secularly.…”

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