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Antibacterial activity of water extracts of different parts of Morinda citrifolia grown in Sri Lanka
(2016-05-05)This study examined the antibacterial potential of water extracts of different parts of Morinda citrifolia (Family: Rubiacae) plants which is used/indicated in Sri Lankan traditional and folk medicine to wash old cutaneous ... -
Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous Root, Seed, Flower and Stem Bark Extracts of Acronychia pedunculata Grown in Sri Lanka
(2016-05-30)In vitro antibacterial activity of six(06) different aqueous water extracts of Acronychia pedunculata found in Sri Lanka were investigated against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923), Escherichia coli (ATCC 35218). ... -
In Vitro Effects of Aqueous Extracts of Five Sri Lankan Medicinal Plants on Human Erythrocyte Membrane Stabilization Activity
(2015-06-01)In vitro assessment of human erythrocyte membrane stabilisation activity of water extracts of Clitoria ternatea (Family: Fabaceae) roots, stem bark extracts of Stereospermum Suaveolens (Family: Bignoniaceae) and Oroxylum ... -
Evaluation Of In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Some Sri Lankan Medicinal Plants
(2015-02-28)This study evaluated in vitro antibacterial activity and their minimum inhibitory concentration of five plants (stem of Stereospermum suaveolens,Oroxylum indicum and roots of Clitoria ternatea, whole plant of Bacopa monnieri ... -
Lack of in vitro antihyaluronidase activity of methanolic leaf extract of Indigofera tinctoria L and methanolic stem bark extract of Stereospermum suaveolens DC
(2015-01-31)Objective: To assess the antihyaluronidase activity of methanolic leaf extract of Indigofera tinctoria L (I. tinctoria) (family: Fabaceae/Leguminosae) and stem bark extract of Stereospermum suaveolens ... -
In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Methanolic Extracts of Leaves of Indigofera Indica and Stems of Stereospermum Suaveolens Grown in Sri Lanka
(2015-08-03)Oxidative stress due to free radicals plays a fundamental role in pathogenesis of several human diseases. Accordingly, wide search is operative to discover novel and potent antioxidants to be used as prophylactics and ... -
In Vitro Antirheumatoid Arthritic Activity of Aqueous Root Extract of Clitoria Ternatea
(2014-11-22)In ethano medicine, roots of Clitoria ternatea (Family: Fabaceae) is claimed to possess antirheumatoid arthritic activity. However, this claim has not been scientifically tested and validated yet. This study assessed the ... -
KDU Newsletter 2022 - December - Issue 8
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Assessment of In vitro Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory activities of Sri Lankan medicinal plant Jeffreycia zeylanica (Pupula)
(2023-09-07)Antibiotic resistance, global health risks, and absurd consequences of anti-inflammatory drugs are significant complications. As an alternative plant can be used. Jeffreycia zeylanica an endemic plant in Sri Lanka was ... -
Evaluation of in vitro anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of tuberous roots of Mirabilis jalapa (Sinhala name: Hendirikka)
(2023-09-07)The Four-o'clock plant, also known as Mirabilis jalapa Linn. (Sinhala name: Hendirikka), is a well-known ornamental plant that is also prized for its folklore remedies all over the world. It has been discovered that this ... -
Clitoria ternatea-Shifting Paradigms: From Laboratory to Industry
(2021-12-03)Clitoria ternateacommonly known as Butterfly pea is a standard Ayurvedic medicinal plant used in many parts of south Asian countries. Traditional medicinal plants are a great alternative to find new treatments and for the ... -
In vitro Anti-inflammatory Activity of Endemic Artocarpus nobilis Thw Found in Sri Lanka
(2021-12-29)Aims: To investigate in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of aqueous, methanol, dichloromethane, and hexane extracts of Artocarpus nobilis Thw. leaves and stem bark using heat-induced protein denaturation test (egg ... -
Antibacterial Activity of Endemic Artocarpus nobilis Thw Found in Sri Lanka
(2021-12-25)Aims: To evaluate antibacterial activity of aqueous, methanol, dichloromethane, and hexane extracts of Artocarpus nobilis Thw. leaves and stem bark against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus using agar well ... -
Evaluation of In vitro Anti-Inflammatory and Antibacterial Properties of Tuberous Roots of Mirabilis jalapa L. Found in Sri Lanka
(2023-08-14)Aims: This study aims to evaluate the in vitro anti-inflammatory and antibacterial potential of aqueous and various organic solvent (methanol, dichloromethane, and hexane) extracts of Mirabilis jalapa L. tuberous ... -
Rich Diversity & Potential Medicinal Value of Endemic Sri Lankan Plant: Jeffreycia zeylanica
(2022-12-27)The genus Jeffreycia consists of about 109 species to have medicinal properties. Jeffreycia zeylanica (Family: Asteraceae) is commonly referred to as “Heen-botiya, Papula or Pupula in Sinhala and Kappilay or Kuppilay ... -
Molecular Chaperone ClpB Becomes a Novel Antimicrobial Target
(2023-01-01)Proteins are the most versatile and complicated biological macromolecules. Protein aggregation is defined as a non-physiological association of misfolded/partially folded polypeptides. Proteostasis prevents or minimizes ... -
Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Endemic Jeffreycia zeylanica Plant Found in Sri Lanka
(2023-07-04)Aims: Determination of antibacterial efficacy of aqueous, methanol, dichloromethane, and hexane extracts from Jeffreycia zeylanica leaves against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. ... -
Review on Artocarpus nobilis Thw. (Moraceae): An Endemic Plant of Sri Lanka
(2022-10-22)The genus Artocarpus consists of about 50 species of large evergreen trees with various medicinal and economical uses. Artocarpus nobilis (Family: Moraceae) is commonly referred to as Ceylon breadfruit and it is endemic ... -
Mirabilis jalapa Linn.: A Folklore Ayurvedic Medicinal Plant in Sri Lanka
(2022-11-24)Mirabilis jalapa Linn. (Nyctaginaceae), commonly referred to as the Four O'clock plant (Sinhala name: Hendirikka), is a popular ornamental plant grown for the beauty of its flowers and used in folklore remedies. This ...