M. Akram

Monograph of Tribulus terrestris

Tribulus terrestris has long been used as a tonic and aphrodisiac, and a diuretic in Unani system of medicine. The diuretic effect was attributed to the presence of potassium salts in high concentration. So many studies have been done on pharmacological activities of T. terrestris. The major constituents of these plants are steroidal saponins namely: terrestrosins A, B, C, D and E, desgalactotigonis, Fgitonis, desglucolanatigoneis, gitnin etc. The biological activity exhibited by saponins include: pisicidal, antimicrobial, molluscicidal, haemolytic, antiviral, cytotoxic, antihepatotoxic, spermicidal, insecticidal, antioedematous, antiulcer analgesic, immunomodulatory, and sedative effects.

Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal(Pharmacology Activity)

Abstract Withania somnifera has a long medicinal history dating back 5000 years. Ashwagandha or Withania Somnifera is a very significant herbal drug in Unani system of medicine. This meticulous herb was used to treat a variety of infectious diseases as well as tremors and inflammation especially osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Ashwagandha or Withania Somnifera is a stunning delicate plant inhabitant to Indian subcontinent. Defined by green leaves, branched limbs, and topped by seeded yellow flowers. Ashwagandha or Withania Somnifera is an eye-catching in look and of very importance in Ayurveda or Indian System of Medication. Ashwagandha or Withania Somnifera has a vast history, about 5000 years, as a holistic herb used to treat a variety of ailments.

Medicinal potentials of Alpinia galanga

Faculty of Eastern Medicine, Hamdard University, Karachi, Pakistan. Faculty of Pharmacy and Alternative Medicine, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Pakistan. University College of Pharmacy, The University of Punjab Lahore, Pakistan. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan. School of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan.