Evaluation of Bifenthrin and Acorus calamus Linn. Extract against Aedes aegypti L. and Aedes albopictus (Skuse)

Iranian journal of arthropod-borne diseases 2008

Background: Bifenthrin and Acorus calamus Linn extract were evaluated against dengue vectors in the laboratory. Methods: Both Bifenth...

Inhibitory role of Acorus calamus in ferric chloride-induced epileptogenesis in rat

Human & experimental toxicology 2007

The roots and rhizomes of Acorns calamus (Family: Araceae) have been used in the ancient systems of medicine for the treatment of vari...

Efficacy study of the bioactive fraction (F-3) of Acorus calamus in hyperlipidemia

Indian journal of pharmacology 2007

Objective: To investigate the effect of the bioactive F-3 fraction from the rhizomes of Acorus calamus in experimentally induced hyper...

A fraction of Acorus calamus L. extract devoid of beta-asarone enhances adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 cells

Phytotherapy research 2007

The effects of fractions partitioned from the ethanol extract of Acorus calamus L. (AC) on adipocyte differentiation were investigated...

In vitro acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity of the essential oil from Acorus calamus and its main constituents

Planta medica 2007

The in vitro acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory potential of the hydroalcoholic extract and of the essential oil from Acorus calam...

Cell growth and cell cycle inhibitory activities of 20-epidiosgenyl saponin from Calamus insignis

Heterocycles 2007

A new 20 epi-diosgenyl saponin (1) was isolated from the stems of Calamus insignis (Palmae) by bioassay guided purification. The chemi...

Acorus calamus: Scientific validation of ayurvedic tradition from natural resources

Pharmaceutical biology 2007

Acorus calamus Linn. (Araceae), commonly known as "sweet flag`` or "calamus``, is a semiaquatic, perennial, aromatic herb with creepin...

Miticidal property of Acorus calamus against Ear-canker in rabbits

Indian journal of animal sciences 2007

Topical application of etherextracted Acorns calamus powder in coconut oil effectively controlled natural ear canker caused by Psoropt...

Antispasmodic effect of Acorus calamus Linn. is mediated through calcium channel blockade

Phytotherapy research 2006

Acorns calamus Linn. (Araceae) is a native of Central Asia and Eastern Europe and has widespread use in the traditional system of medi...

Acorus calamus extracts and nickel chloride - Prevention of oxidative damage and hyperproliferation response in rat kidney

Biological trace element research 2006

Nickel, a major environmental pollutant, is known for its clastogenic, toxic, and carcinogenic potential. In this article, we report t...