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    A GLIMPSE ON Baccaurea accaurea ramiflora, ramiflora, A LESS APPEALING, UNDERUTILIZED MEDICINAL PLANT OF WEST WEST-BENGAL (AN EXTENSIVE REVIEW)
    (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH, 2025-01-04) Dey, Purnima; Pal, Imana
    Baccaurea ramiflora Lour. syn. Baccaurea sapida (Roxb.) Muell. Arg locally known as Latkan or Anshfol is a versatile though underexploited plant with number of health benefits. In West Bengal the fruit plant is grown mainly in homestead condition. It is a mild acidic fruit and mainly consumed fresh. This extensive extensive review encompasses all the available literature with respect to habitat, physical characteristics, ethenomedicinal and traditional uses, physiochemi physiochemical and nutritional composition, active constituents ,therapeutic role which helps to put a glimpse on this underutilized less appealing medicinal plant of West-Bengal.
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    A Review on Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) Seed
    (International Journal of Science and Researc, 2025-01-04) Pal, Imana; Dey, Purnima
    Nelumbo nucifera or lotus seeds are edible and have been used as a traditional medicine since ages for curing various diseases. The longevity of lotus seed is unique. Researches revealed that it has hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, immunomodulatory, antianalgesic, antiperkinsonian, antifertility, antidermatophytic, psychopharmacological properties. It can be used as low cost protein and energy supplement. Lotus seed oil is also useful. It is used in different cuisines. This review attempts to cover all the available literature on the seeds of Nelumbo nucifera with respect to its traditional uses, chemical constituents, physicochemical properties, phytoconstituents and summing up of its various physiological, psychological and therapeutic benefits.