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Phytochemical means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Source: Google Books: Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya: A Scientific Synopsis of the Classic Ayurveda Text

Phytochemical studies are good tools for identifying the right candidate from a set of controversial herbs.—The Ashtanga Hridaya (a classical text of Ayurveda) recommends numerous substances of vegetable, animal and mineral origin to be used in the preparation of medicines. Nevertheless, herbs form the major segment. [...] Several synonyms are often ascribed to a single herb. [...] Sometimes same synonym is shared by several herbs. [...] Because of this, the identities of many herbs remain controversial. [...] One way of clearing this confusion is by adopting the concept of pharmaco-linguistics proposed by Krishnamurthy (1971). [...] Another way of solving the problem is analyzing the etymology, synonyms, their clinical application and chronological differences. [...] Pharmacognostical, pharmacological and phytochemical studies are good tools for identifying the right candidate from a set of controversial herbs. In vitro and in vivo studies can confirm whether the controversial plants possess the same biological activities.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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Search found 6 books and stories containing Phytochemical; (plurals include: Phytochemicals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Phytochemical screening of oats (avena sativa) < [2017: Volume 6, April issue 4]

Preliminary phytochemical screening of Adiantum lunulatum. < [2018: Volume 7, March special issue 6]

Phytochemical Analysis of Pineapple Fruit and Fluted Pumpkin Leaves < [2013: Volume 2, July issue 4]

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Phytochemical Screening of Ficus Bengalensis Leaf Bud Extract < [Volume 10, Issue 2: March-April 2023]

Qualitative Phytochemical Analysis of Mamajjaka (Enicostemma Littorale Blume) < [Volume 10, Issue 5: September-October 2023]

Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical Evaluation of Haridra (Curcuma Longa Linn.) < [Volume 8, Issue 3: May - June 2021]

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AMMPDB: A curated database of Indian anti-tubercular plants. < [Volume 14 (issue 2), Mar-Apr 2023]

In-silico study of Oroxylum indicum for nasopharyngeal cancer. < [Volume 15 (issue 3), May-Jun 2024]

Molecular docking of Terminalia chebula phytochemicals as SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors. < [Volume 13 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2022]

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