The present investigation revealed that the people of Sarai Mughal community know the traditional uses of more than 100 plants. Out of which 35 unique plants used by the people of other areas. Data were collected from 40 families and more then twenty traditional Hakims of the local community through questionnaires. Usage of these herbal plants mainly is to treat Gynecological associated disease with lactation and menstrual problems, fungal growth, lecoria. Others are related with stomach problems, toothache, ear pain, loss of hair, nails protection, skin problems, diabetes, blood pressure,...

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...

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...

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...