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Haplotype data for 12 Y-chromosome STR loci of Sri Lankans

Illeperuma, R.J.; Markalanda, D.; Mountain, J.L.; Ratnasooriya, W.D.; Fernandopulle, N.D.; Bamshad, M.J. (2010)

Hapiotype data estimated from 12 Y-chromosomal STRs were obtained from a sample of 207 unrelated male individuals from Sri Lanka. A total of 195 different haplotypes were identified, of which 183 were unique. Hapiotype ...

ANTIDIURETIC ACTIVITY OF AQUEOUS BARK EXTRACT OF SRI LANKAN FICUS RACEMOSA IN RATS

Ratnasooriya, W.D.; Jayakody, J.R.A.C.; Nadarajah, T. (2002)

The decoction (D) o f the bark o f Fkiis ixicemosa Linn ( F a m i l y : Moraceae) is c l a i m e d as an antidiuretic by some Sri Lankan traditional practitioners. However, the v a l i d i t y o f this c l a im has not ...

Evaluation of unripe Mormodica charantia and Mormodica dioica fruit extracts for diuretic and antidiuretic effects in rats

Fernandopulle, B.M.R.; Ratnasooriya, W.D. (1999)

The aim of (his study was to evaluate the diuretic and antidiuretic effects of fruit extracts of unripe Mormodica charantia Linn, and Mormodica dioica Roxb. (Family: Cucurbitaceae), using the hydrated rat assay technique ...

The effect of the aqueous stem bark extract of Kokoona zeylamca Thw. on the blood glucose level of mice

Dayananda, P.D.; Yapa, W.B.; Ratnasooriya, W.D. (2012)

This study examined the blood glucose lowering potential of the aqueous stem bark extract (ABE) of Sri Lankan endemic plant - Kokoona zeylanica (Family: Celestraceae). This was tested in normoglycaemic mice using three oral ...

Transcranial Route of Brain Targeted Delivery of Methadone in Oil

PATHIRANA, W.; ABHAYAWARDHANA, P.; KARIYAWASAM, H.; RATNASOORIYA, W. D. (2009)

The unique anatomical arrangement of blood vessels and sinuses in the human skull and the brain, the prevalence of a high density of skin appendages in the scalp, extracranial vessels of the scalp communicating with the ...

Gastroprotective activity of patoladi decoction in rats

Munasinghe, S.L.; Vithanage, D.K.; Ratnasooriya, W.D. (2002)

In one of the Ayur\'edic treatise 'Patoladi' decoction (PD) consisting of five ingredients (Tcnninaiia chehula Retz, Terminalia belerica Roxb, Phvllenthus emblica Linn. Tricosenthes cucumarina Linn. Azadirachta indica ...

In-vivo antimalarial activity of aqueous root extract of Barringtonia acutangula in mice

Jayasinghe, C.D.; Udagama-Randeniya, P.V.; Ratnasooriya, W.D. (2008)

Gastroprotective activity of Ruellia tuberosa root extract in rats

Arambewela, L.S.R.; Thambugala, S R.; Ratnasooriya, W.D. (2003)

Ruellia tuberosa Linn. (Acanthaceae) roots are claimed to possess gastroprotective activity according to some Sri Lankan traditional medical practitioners although this has not been indicated in Ayurveda or folk medicine ...

Gastroprotective activity of crude extract of Jania sp (red algae) on ethanol-induced gastric lesions in rats

Ratnasooriya, W.D.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Tillekeratne, L.M.V. (1990)

Marine-derived bioactive compounds have begun to make significant contributions to biomcdicine, and are likely to continue to do so in future [1]. In this respect, we have initiated a programme of research aimed at ...

Effect of a high dose of Sri Lankan black tea brew (Camellia sinensis) on body weight, liver and kidney functions in rats

Ratnasooriya, W.D.; Fernando, S.P. (2008)

The aim of this study was to examine general, hepatic and renal toxicities with chronic daily administration of Sri Lankan black tea (Camellia sinensis L., Family Theaceae). This was tested in rats using black tea brew ...

Effect of Heavy Consumption of Black Tea Brew of Camellia sinensis on Fertility of Male Rats

Ratnasooriya, W.D.; Fernando, T.S.R. (2009)

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a high dose of black tea brew (BTB), made from Sri Lankan high grown Dust grade No: 1 tea on fertility of males using rats. A high dose of B T B (501 mg/ml; equivalent ...

Antipyretic activity of Sri Lankan black tea (Camellia sinensis)

Ratnasooriya, W.D.; Fernando, T.S.P.; Senevirathna, C.D.W.Y. (2007)

This study examined the antipyretic activity of Sri Lankan black tea (Camellia sinensis L.) in yeast-induced rat pyrexia model using black tea brew (BTB) of high grown Dust grade No: 1 tea. Different doses of B TB (167 ...

Effect of Sri Lankan bfack tea brew (Camellia sinensis) on hexabarbital induced sleep in mice

Ratnasooriya, W.D.; Fernando, T.S.P.; Madubashini, P.P. (2006)

Present study examined the effect of warm black tea brew/ infusion (BTB) of Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze (family: Theaceae) on sleep. The above was tested in hexabarbital mduced sleep model in mice using three doses ...

Effect of black tea brew of Camellia sinensis on oestrous cycle of rats

Ratnasooriya, W.D.; Fernando, T.S.P. (2007)

This study examined the effects of black tea brew (BTB) of Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze (Family: Theaceae) on oestrous cycle using Sri Lankan high grown Dust grade No: 1 black tea and rats. Different doses of BTB (84 ...

In vitro thrombolytic activity of Sri Lankan black tea (Camellia sinensis L.)

Ratnasooriya, W.D.; Fernando, T.S.P.; Madubasliini, P.P. (2008)

This study examined the thrombolytic potential of black tea [Camellia sinensis (L) O. Kuntze.] in vitro, using Sri Lankan high grown Dust grade No: 1 black tea and goat blood. Different concentrations of tea were made in ...

Diuretic activity of Sri Lankan black tea (Camellia sinensis L.) in rats

Ratnasooriya, W.D.; Fernando, T.S.P.; Ranatunga, R.A.A.R. (2009)

The aim of this study was to evaluate the diuretic potential of Sri Lankan black tea {Camellia sinensis L.). This was assessed in rats using high grown Dust grade No: 1 tea, which is consumed widely by the tea drinkers ...

Effect of black tea brew of camellia sinensis on sexual competence of male rats

Ratnasooriya, W.D.; Fernando, T.S.P. (2008)

In Sri Lankan traditional medicine black tea brew (BTB) of Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze (Theaceae) is claimed to have male sexual stimulant activity. As this claim is not scientifically tested and proven, this study ...

Anxiolytic activity of hot water brew of Sri Lankan black tea (Camellia sinensis L.) in rats

Ratnasooriya, W.D.; Fernando, T.S.P.; Ranatunga, R.A.A.R. (2007)

Some reputed traditional practitioners of Sri Lanka claim that consumption of black tea brew/ infusion (BTB) of Camellia sinensis (L) O. Kuntze (Theaceae) suppresses anxiety. But this claim has not been scientifically ...

Oral diuretic activity of hot water infusion of Sri Lanka black tea (CameUia sinensis L.) in rats

Abeywickrama, K.R.W.; Ratnasooriya, W.D.; Amarakoon, A.M.T. (2010)

Black tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) 0 . Kuntze (family: Theaceae)! has been used by Sri Lankan iraditionai practitioners to promote diuresis. However, the type and grade of tea is not specified. Materials and Methods: This ...

In vitro anticlotting activity of Sri Lankan high grown black tea {Camellia sinensis L. O. Kuntze)

Ratnasooriya, W.D.; Amarakoon, A.M.T.; Fernando, T.S.P.; Ranatiinga, R.A.A.R. (2007)

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