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Author: INDU TRiPATHI × End date: 2009 × Start date: 2006 × Thesis Type: M.V.Sc. ×
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    PHARMACOLOGICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL STUDIES OF Asteracantha longifolia
    (Karnataka Veterinary Animal And Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar, 2007) INDU TRiPATHI
    Weeds are considered a nuisanee in the monoculture agrieultural systems of industrial nations where several thousand hectares of wheat or corn are planted solely for the cereal. In case of developing countries, fields are surrounded by local flora, Veedsâ that serve useful functions critical to the wellbeing of rural and urban communities. One sueh useful weed is Asteracantha longifolia which is described in ayurvedic literature as Ikshura, Ikshugandha, and Kokilasha (having eyes like the Kokila or Indian cuckoo). In India, the sacred Vedas give many references of medicinal plants and weeds which were used in the past. â Rig Vedaâ ?, one of the oldest Indian literatures mentions the use of Cinnamon [Cinnamomum uerum Prel.), Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rose.), Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) etc. not only in religious ceremonies but also in medical preparation.