W. T. P. S. K. Senarath

In vitro Callus Induction of Catunaregam spinosa Using Leaves as Explant

P. K. Lawrence, W. T. P. S. K. Senarath & M. L. A. M. S. Munasinghe · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2022

Aims: C. spinosa (Family Rubiaceae) is a valuable medicinal since years ago. A protocol was developed including best sterilization and best medium for callus induction of C. spinosa using leaf discs as explants. Methodology: Sterilization protocol optimized using different concen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i43A36313

Phytochemicals Analysis in Callus, Tissue Cultured and Conventionally Propagated Plant Roots, and Cell Culture of Plumbago indica L.

H. A. S. A. Priyanjani, W. T. P. S. K. Senarath & M. L. A. M. S. Munasinghe · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2022

Aims: Plumbago indica L. commonly known as rose-coloured leadwort in English is widely used in the treatment of rheumatism, paralysis, leprosy, headache, leukoderma, enlarged glands, scorpion-sting, cancer, ophthalmia, secondary syphilis, dyspepsia, haemorrhage, piles, flatulence...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i41B36282

Toxicity of Methanolic Extract of Fruits of Catunaregam spinosa (Rubiaceae) on Danio rerio Embryos

P. K. Lawrence, M. L. A. M. S. Munasinghe, W. T. P. S. K. Senarath & Sugandhika Suresh · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2022

Aims: Catunaregam spinosa is an exotic plant in Sri Lanka. Fruits of this plant contain saponins, steroids, flavonoids possessing piscicidal property. Since years ago C. spinosa employs in the fishery industry, especially in rural areas. This study was established to evaluate the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i50B36440