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Ethnobotanical values of Mudmudika (Helicteres isora L.): A common medicinally important shrub of Odisha

Sanjeet Kumar Regional Plant Resource Centre Bhubaneswar sanjeet.biotech@gmail.com Odisha, with its great biodiversity, has a tremendous potential and advantage in the emerging area of herbal medicine. Mudmudika ( Helicteres isora L.) is a common medicinal shrub among the populace of Odisha having potential to cure diabetic, weakness in new-born baby, diarrhoea and scabies. Ethnobotanical values, phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of two aqueous and methanol extract of leaf ( Helicteres isora L.) were studied. Mean value of zone of inhibition(mm) of aqueous and methanol extracts   were   15.28 , 12.34 against E.coli and 11.3, 8.41 against A,niger. Analysis of bioactive compounds revealed presence of phenolic compounds, glycosides,flavonoids, tannin and saponin. Etnobotanical survey revealed the uses of leaf extract against different fungal infections. The presence of tannin, flavonoids and saponin confirmed the claimed made by tribal community of Odisha. Pr

A comparative study on the density of two herbs at Sikharchandi Hills area and Dhauligiri Hills area, Bhubaneswar, Odisha; a consequence of rapid industrialization and urbanisation

 Sanjeet Kumar  Department of Botany, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack sanjeet.biotech@gmail.com The rich diversity of life that inhabits the earth helps in maintaining a balanced environment. The perfect balance between the physical environment and the living organisms in nature is called ecological balance . Herbivores eat plants, and are themselves eaten by carnivores. The number of plants, herbivores and carnivores is maintained in such a way that there are enough organisms of different species to survive. However, various human activities cause interference and imbalance in nature. The population of India has crossed the figure of 1 billion and the world population is estimated to have touched the 6 billion mark. To meet the demand of food, housing and energy, environmental resources are being exploited at a fast pace. Environment has the potential to replenish most of its resources in a certain period of time. However, over-exploitation of resources and human activities has a

Evaluation of bioactive compounds of Bixa orellana L. (Kum Kum) a natural dye yielding plant of Odisha and test of its toxicity against Artemia salina

Sanjeet Kumar and P. K. Jena. Evaluation of bioactive compounds of Bixa orellana L. (Kum Kum): a natural dye yielding plant of Odisha and test of its toxicity against Artemia salina . Agriculture and Forestry Sciences. 2012, Proceedings of the 99 th Indian Science Congress. Pp.115. Sanjeet Kumar and Padan Kumar Jena Department of Botany, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack sanjeet.biotech@gmail.com Abstract Bixa orellana L. (Kum Kum) is a cultivated plant, belongs to family Bixaceae. Leaves and fruits are used as dye among tribal community of Odisha. Dye is used as colouring agents in different food stuffs and plant parts are used as medicine among them. Experiments were designed to study the bioactive compounds presents in leaves and weather the leaf extract posses any toxic effect. The results revealed the potent bioactive compounds with no toxic action against Artemia salina L. Objectives Ø   Highlight the ethnomedicinal and pharmacological values using qualitative