Journal of Nanosciences: Current Research

Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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• Research   
  Antioxidant Activity of Lawsonia alba Mediated Silver Nano-Particles
  Author(s): Abirami Arthanari*, Kandhal Yazhini and S Rajeshkumar
  
  Introduction: Lawsonia Alba is commonly known as Henna and abundantly available in tropical and subtropical areas. Lawsonia Alba  is cultivated  for  the medicinal and cosmetic value of its leaves. The shrub’s stem bark, roots, flowers, and seeds have also been used in traditional medicine. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have a wide range of medicinal and diagnostic uses. Silver is one of the most common metal nanoparticles, owing to its antimicrobial and pharmaceutical properties. It is in the medical industry as topical ointments to prevent infection against burn and  open wounds. Antioxidants are  compounds that may  shield the cells from free radicals, which may cause heart disease, cancer, and other illnesses. Aim: In the present study, we aim to evaluate the antioxidants acti.. Read More»
  

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