In vitro biological activity of decoction of Joshanda

Pak J Pharm Sci. 2014 Mar;27(2):239-43.

Abstract

Joshanda is a polyherbal product, commonly practicing in inflammation of upper respiratory tract as tea. The present study was conducted to find out its antimicrobial, phytotoxic, leishmanicidal and cytotoxic activities. The decoction of the product showed profound activity against Gram positive tested pathogens especially S. aureus 36.5 mm zone of inhibition at 8.0 μg/ml. However, it was inactive against C. albicans. Closed correlation was observed between two methods in terms of results. It had potent phytotoxic activity (75%). However, it was devoid of any activity leishmanicidal and cytotoxic activity. Phytochemical studies of Joshanda showed the presence of various pharmacologically active groups.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Infective Agents*
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic*
  • Antiprotozoal Agents*
  • Artemia
  • Drug Screening Assays, Antitumor
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects
  • Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects
  • Herbicides*
  • Humans
  • Leishmania / drug effects*
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Paraquat / toxicity
  • Plant Preparations / pharmacology*
  • Plant Preparations / toxicity

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Antiprotozoal Agents
  • Herbicides
  • Joshanda
  • Plant Preparations
  • Paraquat