The present investigations were intended to evaluate the antidiabetic potential of three members (Euphorbia prostrata, Euphorbia hirta, Euphorbia helioscopia) of family Euphorbiaceae of Lahore region and antifungal potential of nine members of family Euphorbiaceae (Euphorbia prostrata, Euphorbia splendens, Euphorbia hirta, E. helioscopia, Ricinus communis, Jatropha integerrima, Putranjiva roxburghii Phyllanthus emblica and Croton tiglium). Antidiabetic investigations showed that the methanolic extract of E. prostrata and E. hirta showed excellent activity as compared to commercially available...

Chemical dyes are not ecofriendly dyes, but these herbal dyes are ecofriendly and free of many types of sensitivity, allergies and environmental hazards. The present study was carried out the first time to dye the leather of goat with aqueous extracts of Bauhinia variegata, Dalbergia sisso and Erythrina suberosa plant. Four different types of mordants CuSO4, FeSO4, KMnO4 and Potash Alum were used to fix the dye. These mordant gives different shades to the leather. Fastness properties (washing, heating. sunlight and rubbing.) were also done. Result was evaluated by using grey scale. Result of...

Extraction of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants permits demonstration of their physiological activity. It also facilitates pharmacology studies leading to discovery of synthesis of more potent drugs. The plants selected in the present study are Euphorbia prostrata, Euphorbia hirta, Euphorbia splendens, Ricinus communis and Jatropha integearrima (Euphorbiaceae) which are used traditionally for antiseptics, dermatocides, skin diseases and diarrhea. The preliminary phytochemical and pharmacognostical studies on these plants were carried out for the first time. The present investigation...

Synthetic dyes are not eco-friendly and are very hazardous to the environment, but these herbal dyes are ecofriendly and free of many types of sensitivity, allergies and environmental hazards. The present study was carried out the first time to dye the goat skin with aqueous extracts of Mangifera indica, Syzygium cumini & Eucalyptus camaldulensis. Four different types of mordants CuSO4, FeSO4, KMnO4 and Potash Alum were used to fix the dye to leather, to facilitate the take-up quality of the leather and to improve color and light-fastness. These mordant gives different shades to the leather....

The present investigations were intended to evaluate the Antiemetic activity of certain Spices of Lahore. Following spices were selected for the whole investigation. Murraya koenigii Punica granatum, Amomum subulatum Roxb, citrus sinensis, Illicium verum Anti-emetic investigations showed that aqueous extracts of all spices have high potential to reduce the frequency of retching in CuSO4 induced emesis in four days old chick. After treatment of aqueous extracts the frequency of retching of Punica granaum Citrus sinensis were 25.3 1.45 &28.0 1.73respectively which statistically proved...

Heavy metals or trace elements play an important role in the metabolic pathways during the growth and development of plants. When these heavy metal present in higher amount, or even in small amount have negative health consequence, affecting the nutritional status, metabolic rate, the integrity of detoxification pathway. In present amount heavy metal absorbed by the vegetables were taken under study. 21 samples of vegetables were collected from local vegetable market and were analyzed for the amount of toxic heavy metals Cu ( ), Co ( ), Fe ( ), Ni ( ), and Cd ( )], which are harmful for...