Dr. Dinesh Kumar

Assistant Professor
Kurukshetra University, India


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Kurukshetra University, India

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Area of Interest:

Pharmacology and Toxicology
Phytochemistry
Ethnopharmacology
Natural Products
Pharmacognosy

Selected Publications

  1. Verma, S., A. Baghotia, J. Singh, K. Saroha, S. Kumar and D. Kumar, 2016. Pharmaceutical excipients: A regulatory aspect. Pharm. Innov., 5: 124-127.
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  2. Saroha, K., A. Lauchab, D. Kumar, S. Verma, Pratibha and S. Nanda, 2016. Proniosomes: A versatile drug delivery. Int. J. Res. Pharm. Pharm. Sci., 1: 43-48.

  3. Kumar, D., S. Verma and Kamal, 2016. Microspheres: Different approaches in the utilization of microparticulate system-A review. Int. J. Chem. Stud., 4: 49-53.

  4. Kumar, D., M. Sharma, K. Saroha and S. Verma, 2016. Natural polymers and herbal medicine based therapy for colonic diseases. Int. J. Herbal Med., 4: 49-56.
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  5. Kumar, D., M. Sharma, A. Sorout, K. Saroha and S. Verma, 2016. Woodfordia fruticosa Kurz.: A review on its botany, chemistry and biological activities. J. Pharm. Phytochem., 5: 293-298.

  6. Kumar, D., K. Saroha, G. Goyal, D. Yadav, A. Sorout and S. Verma, 2016. Microspheres for colon targeted drug delivery: A comprehensive review. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Res., 1: 39-45.

  7. Verma, S., K. Mathur, S. Kumar and D. Kumar, 2015. Hepatoprotective effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Oxalis corniculata L. On carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity in mice. Global J. Pharm. Educ. Res., 4: 52-55.

  8. Kumar, S., S. Sharma, D. Kumar, K. Kumar and R. Arya, 2014. Immunostimulant activity of Phyllanthus reticulatus Poir: A useful plant for infectious tropical diseases. Asian Pacific J. Trop. Dis., 4: S491-S495.
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  9. Kumar, D., A. Kumar and O. Prakash, 2014. Pharmacognostic Investigation of Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. f. root. J. Trop. Life Sci., 4: 96-100.
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  10. Kumar, D., A. Kumar and O. Prakash, 2014. Morphoanatomical and physicochemical standardization of Casuarina equisetifolia L. stem bark. Beni-Suef Univ. J. Basic Applied Sci., 3: 32-36.
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  11. Dua, A., G. Garg, D. Kumar and R. Mahajan, 2014. Polyphenolic composition and antimicrobial potential of methanolic coriander (Coriandrum sativum) seed extract. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Res., 5: 2302-2308.

  12. Thakur, V., M. Choudhary, V. Mehta and D. Kumar, 2013. RISUG: A new perspective in non–hormonal male contraception. Asian Pacific J. Reprod., 2: 159-162.
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  13. Taprial, S., D. Kashyap, V. Mehta, S. Kumar and D. Kumar, 2013. Antifertility effect of hydroalcoholic leaves extract of Michelia champaca L.: An ethnomedicine used by Bhatra women in Chhattisgarh state of India. J. Ethnopharmacol., 147: 671-675.
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  14. Kumar, S., J. Singh, A. Baghotia, V. Mehta and V. Thakur et al., 2013. Antifertility potential of the ethanolic extract of Caesalpinia pulcherrima Linn. leaves. Asian Pac. J. Reprod., 2: 90-92.
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  15. Kumar, S., S. Narwal, D. Kumar, G. Singh, S. Narwal and R. Arya, 2012. Evaluation of antihyperglycemic and antioxidant activities of Saraca asoca (roxb.) de wild leaves in streptozotocin induced diabetic mice. Asian Pacific J. Trop. Dis., 2: 170-176.
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  16. Kumar, S., M. Rana, D. Kumar, D. Kashyap and M. Rana, 2012. A Mini Review on The Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of the Plant Toona ciliata (Meliaceae). Int. J. Phytothearpy Res., 2: 8-18.
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  17. Kumar, D., K. Kumar, S. Kumar, T. Kumar, A. Kumar and O. Prakash, 2012. Pharmacognostic evaluation of leaf and root bark of Holoptelea integrifolia Roxb. Asian Pac. J. Trop. Biomed., 2: 169-175.
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  18. Kumar, D., J. Gupta, S. Kumar, R. Arya, T. Kumar and A. Gupta, 2012. Pharmacognostic evaluation of Cayratia trifolia (Linn.) leaf. Asian Pacific J. Trop. Biomed., 2: 6-10.
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  19. Kumar, D., A. Kumar and O. Prakash, 2012. Potential antifertility agents from plants: A comprehensive review. J. Ethnopharmacol., 140: 1-32.
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  20. Kumar, D., A. Kumar and O. Prakash, 2012. Pharmacognostic evaluation of stem bark of Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre. Asian Pac. J. Trop. Biomed., 2: S543-S546.
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  21. Gupta, J., D. Kumar and A. Gupta, 2012. Evaluation of gastric anti-ulcer activity of methanolic extract of Cayratia trifolia in experimental animals. Asian Pacific J. Trop. Dis., 2: 99-102.
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  22. Renu, A., K. Sunil, K. Dinesh, M. Ajay and K. Tarun, 2011. Antidiabetic activity of ethanolic extract of Swertia chirayita Buch-Ham. Int. Res. J. Pharm., 2: 230-232.
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  23. Kumar, S., P. Gupta, S. Sharma and D. Kumar, 2011. A review on immunostimulatory plants. J. Chinese Integr. Med., 9: 117-128.
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  24. Kumar, D., S. Kumar, S. Kohli, R. Arya and J. Gupta, 2011. Antidiabetic activity of methanolic bark extract of Albizia odoratissima Benth. in alloxan induced diabetic albino mice. Asian Pac. J. Trop. Med., 4: 900-903.
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  25. Kumar, D., S. Kumar, J. Gupta, R. Arya and A. Gupta, 2011. A review on chemical and biological properties of Cayratia trifolia Linn. (Vitaceae). Pharmacogn. Rev., 5: 184-188.
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  26. Kumar, D., S. Kohli, S. Kumar, J. Gupta, P. Jain and R.K. Pundir, 2011. Screening of Methanolic bark extract of Albizia odoratissima for antimicrobial activity. Pharmacogn. Commun., 1: 47-49.
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  27. Kumar, D., 2011. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant activities of methanoluic extract of Pterocarpus santalinus L. J. Pharmacol. Pharmacother., 2: 200-202.
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  28. Sunil, K., M. Rashmi and K. Dinesh, 2010. Antidiabetic effect of Euphorbia hirta leaves in alloxan induced diabetic mice. Int. Res. J. Pharm., 1: 150-156.

  29. Rashmi, S.K. and D. Kumar, 2010. Antidiabetic effect of Euphorbia hirta leaves in alloxan induced diabetic mice. Pharmacologyonline, 1: 61-69.
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  30. Kumar, S., Rashmi and D. Kumar, 2010. Evaluation of Antidiabetic Activity of Euphorbia hirta Linn. in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Mice. Ind. J. Nat. Prod. Resour., 1: 200-203.
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  31. Kumar, S., R. Malhotra and D. Kumar, 2010. Euphorbia hirta: Its chemistry, traditional and medicinal uses, and pharmacological activities. Pharmacogn. Rev., 4: 58-61.
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  32. Kumar, S., R. Malhotra and D. Kumar, 2010. Antidiabetic and free radicals scavenging potential of Euphorbia hirta flower extract. Indian J. Pharm. Sci., 72: 533-537.
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  33. Kumar, D., S. Kumar, S. Kumar, J. Singh, C. Sharma and K.R. Aneja, 2010. Antimicrobial and preliminary phytochemical screening of crude leaf extract of Pandanus odoratissimus L. Pharmacol. Oline, 2: 600-610.
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  34. Kumar, D., S. Kumar, J. Singh, Narender, Rashmi, B.D. Vashistha and N. Singh, 2010. Free radical scavenging and analgesic activities of Cucumis sativus L. fruit extract. J. Young Pharm., 2: 365-368.
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  35. Kumar, D., J. Singh, A. Baghotia and S. Kumar, 2010. Anticonvulsant effect of the ethanol extract of Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Sw., Fabaceae, leaves. Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia, 20: 751-755.
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  36. Kumar, D., A. Kumar and O. Prakash, 2010. Post-coital antifertility activity of Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. dichloromethane root extract. Pharmacologyonline, 3: 479-485.
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  37. Rashmi, S.K., J.S. Narender, Manjusha and D. Kumar, 2009. Antioxidant and analgesic activities of Valerian officinalis Linn. root extract. Pharmacologyonline, 2: 230-241.
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  38. Kumar, S. and D. Kumar, 2009. Antioxidant and free radical scavenging activities of edible weeds. Afr. J. Food, Agricult. Nutri. Develop., .
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  39. Kumar, S., D. Kumar, R.R. Desmukh, P.D. Lokhande, S.N. More and V.D. Rangari, 2008. Antidiabetic potential of Phyllanthus reticulatus in alloxan-induced diabetic mice. Fitoterapia, 79: 21-23.
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  40. Kumar, S., D. Kumar, M. Jusha, K. Saroha, N. Singh and B. Vashishta, 2008. Antioxidant and free radical scavenging potential of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. methanolic fruit extract. Acta Pharm., 58: 215-220.
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  41. Kumar, S., D. Kumar and O. Prakash, 2008. Evaluation of antioxidant potential, phenolic and flavonoid content of Hibiscus tiliaceus flowers. EJEAFChe., 7: 2863-2871.

  42. Kumar, S. and D. Kumar, 2008. Herbal option for treating HSV-2 infections. Int. J. Plant Sci., 3: 283-286.

  43. Kumar, D. and S. Kumar, 2008. Phytochemical investigation and antioxidant activity of Chenopodium album. Int. J. Plant Sci., 3: 166-167.

  44. Kumar, S., D. Kumar, R.R. Desmukh and V.D. Rangari, 2007. Hypoglycemic activity of roots of Phyllanthus reticulatus in alloxan induced diabetic mice. Int. J. Plant Sci., 2: 184-187.
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  45. Kumar, S., D. Kumar, O.P. Arora, Yogita and K.R. Aneja, 2007. Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Hibiscus tiliaceus. Nat. Products: Indian J., 3: 48-49.

  46. Kumar, S., D. Kumar, N. Singh and B.D. Vashishta, 2007. In vitro free radicals scavenging and antioxidant activity of Moringa oleifera pods. J. Herb. Med. Toxicol., 1: 17-22.
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  47. Kumar, S., D. Kumar and O. Prakash, 2007. Herbal supplements: Regulation and safety aspects. Phcog Mag, 3: 65-72.

  48. Kumar, D., S. Kumar and O.P. Arora, 2007. Evaluation of the antioxidant activity, phenolic and flavonoid contents of Mimusops elengi Linn. Fruits, Res. Rev. Biosci., 1: 42-46.

  49. Kumar, D., S. Kumar and K.R. Khandelwal, 2007. Toxicity and antiemetic study of mashi and bhasma formulations of peacock feathers. Indian J. Multi. Res., 3: 347-350.

  50. Kumar, D., S. Kumar and K.R. Khandelwal, 2007. Elemental analysis of Mayurapicchadibhasma. Inorg. Chem.: Indian J., 2: 91-92.
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  51. Kumar, D., S. Kumar and N. Vasudeva, 2006. Chemistry and biological activities of genus Phyllanthus. Int. J. Plant Sci., 1: 339-346.
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