Alstonia scholaris (L.) has been a popular household remedy for inflammation of the respiratory system and liver etc. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) its leaf extract is available commercially (anti-inflammatory, analgesic activities, anti-tussive, anti-asthmatic and expectorant activities).Hence, it was thought worthwhile to explore a detailed study of its pharmacognostic and hepatoprotective activity using well established models

Colocasia esculenta is a traditional crop (Family Araceae), also known as Arvi & Ghuiya. It is a herbaceous perennial plant cultivated as annuals. The large green leaves are often described as 'elephant's ear'. Leaves contain calcium oxalate, fibers, minerals (calcium, phosphorus, etc.) and starch, vitamin A, B, C, thiamine, Gallic acid, Quercetin and -sitosterol. Traditionally, Leaf juice is stimulant, expectorant, astringent, otalgia and applied over scorpion sting or snake bite. Petiole juice is used as, ear ache, otorrhoea, and stimulant, rubefacient. Juice of corm is used in alopecia,...