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  • 17 January 2012

    Quantitative Estimation of Piperine in Ayurvedic Formulations by HPTLC

    About Authors:
    Ujjwal S. Yeotkar*, Mahendra Nimbhorkar, Tushar A. Deshmukh, Vijay R. Patil
    Department of Pharmacognosy,
    Tapi Valley Education Society’s,
    Hon’ble, Loksevak Madhukarrao Chaudhari College of Pharmacy,
    North Maharashtra University,
    Faizpur- 425 503,
    Maharashtra, India.

    ABSTRACT
    Churna are important group of formulation used by Ayurvedic physicians to treat various types of diasease. Trikatu and Pimpali churna, as per Ayurvedic literature is used for the treatment of resperatory disorders. In the present study,an attempt has been made to develop a HPTLC  method of quantitative estimation of marker compound, piperine in laboratory prepared authentic formulation and a marketed formulation of Trikatu and Pimpali churna. The stationary phase used was precoated silica gel G 60 F 254 plates. The mobile phase containing n- Hexane-ethyl acetate, (5:5 v/v ), was used to separate the spot of Piperine. Plates were developed to a distance of 8 cm at room temperature. Spectrodensitometric scanning was performed by TLC scanner III (CAMAG) in absorbance mode at the wavelength of 339nm. The  Rf  values of  piperine was 0.44± 0.02. The method was validated in terms of Linearity, Accuracy and  Precision. The linearity curve found to be linear in between 200–900 ng/spot. The limit of Detection (LOD) and limit of Quantification (LOQ) were found to be  1 ng and  3 ng respectively. The mean results from % Recovery was found to be, laboratory formulation contain 85.13% and 83.47% while the commercial formulation shows 96.65%, and 90.32% respectively. The proposed method can be used to determine Piperine from Ayurvedic formulations.

  • 16 January 2012
    Opportunity in Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine | Pharmacy Assistant, Research Officer, Scientific Officer, Director, Joint Director and More...- Total 28 posts

    Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine (PCIM) is an autonomous body established in 2010 with the approval of Govt. of India with an objective to develop Pharmacopoeial standards for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani drugs and to publish Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha Pharmacopoeia of India for the promotion of Quality and Safety of ASU Drugs for the furtherance of provisions of Chapter-IV of Drugs and Cosmetics Act-1940 and Rules-1945 of Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha drugs.

  • 30 December 2011
    Applications are invited for the various disciplines in NIPER for Asst Professor - Govt Job

    The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER) is an Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament under the aegis of Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India. The institute is located at S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab adjoining Chandigarh the City Beautiful.

  • 26 December 2011
    Wanted Faculty Members: Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in Nizam Institute of Pharmacy - 4 posts

    The Nizam Institute of Pharmacy (NIP) has been established in the same campus of Nizam Institute of Engineering and Technology, after obtaining the approval from AICTE, necessary sanctions from the Government of AP and under affiliation to JNTU. 
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  • 25 December 2011
    Walk in: Opening in SURVEY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS & COLLECTION UNIT {CCRH} for the post of SRF

    Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) was established as an autonomous organisation in 1978, under the Dept. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India. Primarily a research body, CCRH has a multi-dimensional approach to research and its varied research activities include 'Survey, collection and cultivation of medicinal plants', 'Drug standardisation', 'Drug proving', 'Clinical verification' and 'Clinical research'.

  • 25 December 2011
    Work as Deputy Director (Medicinal Plants) & Director (Technical) invited in National Medicinal Plants Board, MOHFW

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  • 22 December 2011
    Faculties invited in SAL Institute of Pharmacy | Require Assistant Professors / Associate Professors / Professors for all pharma subjects

    SAL Institute of Pharmacy (SALIP) situated in SAL Education campus was established in June-2009 under the aegis of Adarsh Foundation with a view of educating and training young talented students of Gujarat at the field of Pharmacy. It is a self-financed institute approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, the Government of Gujarat and afileted by Gujarat Technological University.

  • 19 December 2011
    Career opportunity as Freelance Research Paper Writers in Herbal Biosolutions | All India level - Freshers may apply

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  • 11 December 2011
    Terminalia arjuna: Phytochemistry, pharmacognosy and pharmacological studies

    About Author:
    Amol.A.Dambal,
    Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
    Govt. College of pharmacy, Kathora naka,
    Amravati-444604. (M.S.), INDIA.

    ABSTRACT:
    The herbal remedies have been employed in various medical systems for the treatment and management of different diseases. The plant Terminalia arjuna has been used in different system of traditional medication for the treatment of diseases and ailments of human beings. The plants contain Arjunilic acid, Triterpine glycosides like Arjunetosides I, II, III, IV, Arjunine and Arjunetein. The bark is rich in Saponnins, natural anti-oxidants (flavonoids-arjunone,arjunolone,leteilin), gallic acid, ellagic acid , phytosterols, rich in minerals like ca,  mg, zn and co, reducing sugars & coloring matter. It has been reported as Cardio tonic, Hepato-protective, Immunomodulatory, Antihyperglycemic, Antihyperlipidemic, Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial and Antiulcer properties.The current study is therefore carried out to provide requisite phytochemical and Pharmacological detail about the plant. The plant is cultivated in different parts of India on a small scale at present However; systematic information on different aspects of this species is not available. In this review, an attempt has been made to present this information.

  • 6 December 2011
    Apply online for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor @ Vishveshwarya Institute

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