rtation results showed that the test extract recovers the blood parameter in curative and preventive study, while mechanistic study showed protection of RBC membrane when exposed to ruinous substances. Thus, present finding affirm assentation of this plant in folk medicine for the management of hemolytic anemia.Traditional oral report indicates that fruits of opuntia ficus indica are used in the treatment of anemia in India. It is cheaper and widely available plant. The claims reported in favour of opuntia ficus indica are not substained by modern scientific studies. For this purpose, the...

Acorus calamus Linn. is a perennial herb, growing wild on the edges of swamps, banks of rivers and ponds in North America, Europe and India. It is an aromatic herb, used in various ailments like CNS depression, neurodegeneration, convulsion, inflammation and many more. This book emphasize on role of this herb in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), a leading cause of disability in elderly. RA is an autoimmune disorder, characterized by inflammation and pain in joints. It is incurable disease till date and treatment available is mainly symptomatic. Acorus calamus showed excellent preventive activity...