Anti-inflammatory activity of the leaf extract of pongamia pinnata linn

The extract of the leaves of Pongamia pinnata were screened for anti-inflammatory activity, using cotton pellet granuloma technique in albino rats. The methanolic extract showed significant anti-inflammatory activity as compared to reference standard Oxyphenbutazone

Analgesic activity of various extracts of leaves of Azima tetracantha Lam

The extracts of leaves of Azima tetracantha [N.O. family Salvadoraceae] were screened for analgesic activity in healthy mice using hot plate method. The various extracts showed significant analgesic activity as compared to the standard drug Morphine

survey on ocular infection during summer in tiruchirapalli district, Tamil Nadu State

To study the seasonal influence on eye, a survey was made in Trichy district during summer. For this purpose conjunctival samples from hundred infected persons were taken by using a special KIMURA'S Platinum spatula under aseptic conditions. The samples were studied by direct microscopy and isolation of the pathogen by culturing in appropriate medium. Based on the preliminary finding, confirmation was done by biochemical reaction. From the above studies, about seven bacterial species were confirmed. The most predominant one was Chlamydia trachomatis, which could have been transmitted by vector-flies which are more predominant in summer, unhygienic utility of swimming pools and other fomites