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Journal of Food Science and Nutrition | Volume 2
December 09-10, 2019 | Dubai, UAE
Nutrition, Food Science and Technology
8th International Conference on
J Food Sci Nutr, Volume:2
Evidence based evaluation of an endemic medicinal herb in the treatment of Jaundice
to promote its cultivation and conservation
Reena Mascarenhas
University of Mumbai, India
In this research work, Flemingia tuberosa Dalzell, an
endemic plant of Western Ghats of Maharshtra, has been
scientifically evaluated to help spread awareness about it
amongst the locals to avoid it from being endangered. The
plant has been standardized on the basis of kaempferol
content. It showed potent hepatoprotective activity. Also,
the absorption-elimination pattern of kaempferol has been
established which helped to generate pharmacokinetic
parameters for Flemingia tuberosa using HPTLC. A better
understanding of the pharmacokinetics of the marker
compound can alsohelp indesigning rational dosage regimen.
The study also demonstrates the feasibility of using HPTLC as
a tool for the evaluation of the pharmacokinetic parameters
of the plant extract. The plant being an endemic species its
pharmacokinetic activity is of prime importance to name it as
an ‘evidence-based drug’. The evaluation of the plant for its
efficacy will help in conservation and cultivation of it and will
help farmers to generate revenue. Thus, this study generates
employment along with scientifically validated knowledge of
the plant.
Speaker Biography
Reena WilliamMascarenhas, University of Mumbai , 2013) .,
2015). At present, a research scholar at Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous
College, in the subject of Bioanalytical Sciences. Research fields:
Phytochemistry, Pharmacognosy, herbal drugs, and pharmacokinetics.
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