Present review focuses on theMorphology, phytochemistry and pharmacological aspects of Carica papaya (Linn). The plant is well known to us since ancient time. The plants are traditionally used to treat several conditions such as stomach disorders, diarrhea, skin diseases, male contraceptives, and home remedies for colds. Phytochemically, the whole plant contains lycopene, carotenoids, alkaloids, monoterpenoids, flavonoids, mineral, vitamins enzyme papain. This nutritious fruits feed the body and immune system. Various medicinal properties attributed to the plant and parts thereof includes antibacterial, anticancer, insecticidal, wound healing etc.

Medicinal plants have been used for prophylaxis, mitigation and treatment of various diseases and disorders. Madhuca indica, a plant commonly also known as Mahua, is found throughout in India. The tree is highly nutritious tree as well as used as a herbal medicine for treatment of various diseases. Various parts of plant are used by tribal people and as a folk medicine for the treatment of number of ailments. Plants shows the numbers of pharmacological and neutraceutical values. Flowers of the tree are used for induction of alcohol generation during preparation of ayurvedic formulations such as asavas and arishtas. Plant shows numerous pharmacological activities such as antidiabetic, antiulcer, hepatoprotective, antipyretic, etc. It is hidden from the eyes of researchers and other botanist. This will help in confirmation of traditional use along with value-added utility of mahua, eventually leading to higher revenues from the plant.

There are thousands of herbs that are used in preparation of various herbal cosmetics and toiletries preparations. Day-by-day, use of herbal cosmetics and toiletries preparations are increasing as currently available cosmetics are showing unwanted effects upon prolong used. They are prepared by using different herbs or their extracts or juice derived from them. Herbal cosmetics and toiletries preparations are being used by Indian peoples and peoples from Indian sub-continental region since ancient time. They are used to improve the appearance of the skin. Herbal cosmetics are becoming more popular because they are comparatively cheaper, safe and easily available. WHO as well as AYUSH department of India, encourages the peoples to use these types of cosmetics for routine use. In the present paper, we have covered various pharmacognostic and relevant information of medicinal plants used in the cosmetics and toiletries preparations.

RP-HPLC method was developed for simultaneous determination of escitalopram oxalate (ESC) and flupentixol HCl (FLU) in tablet dosage form. Mobile phase consisting of mixture of acetonitrile and potassium phosphate buffer (pH 7.0 with 0.1% triethylamine) in the ratio 60: 40 at flow rate of 1ml/min using C18 Grace (250mmX 4.6mm) column at 231 nm. The retention time of ESC with FLU was found to be 2.96 min and 6.98 min, respectively. The linearity range for ESC with FLU observed was 5-25 µg/ml and 10-50 µg/ml, respectively. Method was validated as per ICH guidelines. Validation parameters studied were linearity and range, recovery study, precision, LOD, LOQ and robustness. Statistical data obtained was found to satisfactorily.

Allium sativum, is a perennial flowering bulb which has been consumed worldwide as a functional food and known from thousands of years for its medicinal and culinary properties. Therapeutic potential of garlic is attributed to presence of its vital phytoconstituents. In present review, a complete therapeutic profile of drug is summarized by discussing its potential benefits highlighting the bioactive constituents. Phytoconstituents of crude drugs are used as antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, immunomodulatory, cardioprotective, anticancer, hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, neuroprotective, etc. Thus, it could conclude that garlic is one of the superior natural sources of bioactive compounds and has promising applications in the development of functional foods and nutraceuticals to improve health, and to prevent chronic diseases in the human.