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Dr.K. Thenmozhi

Dr.K. Thenmozhi
Assistant Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Phytomedicine and Nutraceuticals

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Research Area

  • Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Phytomedicine and Nutraceuticals

Featured Publications

  •  In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potentials of ethanolic flower extract and isolated compound, Rutin from Bauhinia tomentosa L.

Courses Teaching

  • Biodiversity 1
  • Plant Diversity 1
  • Plant Diversity 2
  • Biotechnology and Nanobiology
  • Biostatistics and Biophysics

Education & Career of
Dr.K. Thenmozhi

Dr.K. Thenmozhi
Assistant Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Phytomedicine and Nutraceuticals

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Education

Ph. D
Subject :  Botany
Institution :  Department of Botany, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641046.
Affiliated University :  Bharathiar University
Year of Award :    2011

M.Phil
Subject :  Botany
Institution :   Department of Botany, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641046.
Affiliated University :   Bharathiar University
Year of Award :    2003

M.Sc
Subject :  Botany
Institution :   Department of Botany, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore
Affiliated University :   Bharathiar University
Year of Award :   2000

B.Sc
Subject :   Botany
Institution:   Department of Botany, Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore
Affiliated University :   Bharathiar University
Year of Award :   1998

Career

Present

Institute Name:  Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Aided stream)
Designation :  Assistant Professor and Head
Period :  01.06.2020 -  Till date

Past Experience

Institute Name:  Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Aided stream)
Designation :  Assistant Professor
Period :   19.08.2013 -   31.05.2020

Institute Name:  Kongunadu Arts and Science College (UnAided stream)
Designation :  Assistant Professor
Period :    18.06.2012 -    18.08.2013

Institute Name:   KSG College of Arts and Science
Designation :  Assistant Professor
Period :    06.06.2011 -  05.06.2012

Institute Name:   Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Designation :   Guest Lecturer
Period :    01.06.2006 -    30.04.2007

 

Research Areas of
Dr.K. Thenmozhi

Dr.K. Thenmozhi
Assistant Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Phytomedicine and Nutraceuticals

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Phytochemistry and Pharmacology

Phytochemical investigations to scientifically validate medicinal plants with rich source of tannins, flavonoids, phenolics, terpenoids, and other secondary metabolites and pharmacological activities include anticancer, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, antimicrobial effects

Herbal Medicine

Validate the therapeutic potentiality of medicinal plants on the basis of traditional medicine with scientific evidences on safety and efficacy

Phytomedicine and Nutraceuticals

Intense interest encompassing nutraceuticals in which phytochemical constituents have long-term impact on health promoting qualities

 

Publications of
Dr.K. Thenmozhi

Dr.K. Thenmozhi
Assistant Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Phytomedicine and Nutraceuticals

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2021 - 2022

22.Title of the Publication :  In vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potentials of ethanolic flower extract and isolated compound, Rutin from Bauhinia tomentosa L.
     Name of the authors: .  Gargi Gangadharan and K.Thenmozhi
     Journal name:  Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology
     Year:  2021

2012 - 2020

21. Title of the Publication :  Synthesis, structure and antioxidant activity of mixed Ruthenium (III) Benzoyl Pyridine complex
      Name of the authors:  E.Jayanthi, M.Anusuya, R.Anusuya, K.Thenmozhi, A.Nagaveni and NSP.Bhuvanesh
      Journal name:  Asian Journal of Chemistry
      Year:  2020

20. Title of the Publication :  Evaluation of a labdane diterpene forskolin isolated from Solenaamplexicaulis (Lam.) Gandhi (Cucurbitaceae) revealed promising antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic pharmacological properties
      Name of the authors:  Arjunan Venkatachalapathi, Krishnaswamy Thenmozhi, Krishnamoorthy Karthika, Mohammad Ajmal Ali, Subramaniyam Paulsamy, Fahad Al- Hemaid and Mohamed Soliman Elshikh.
      Journal name:  Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
      Year:  2019

19. Title of the Publication :  An investigation of anti- proliferative and apoptotic potential of ethanolic leaf and stem extracts of Andrographis megamalayana Gnanasek et al., (Acanthaceae) against heptocarcinoma cell line (Hep G2)
      Name of the authors:  Anusuya Devi R, S Arumugam, K Thenmozhi, B Veena
      Journal name:  American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
      Year:  2018

18. Title of the Publication :  Phytochemical screening and in vitro antioxidant potential of Andrographis megamalayana Gnanasek et al. (Acanthaceae) – an endemic medicinal plant species from southern Western Ghats of Tamilnadu, India.
      Name of the authors:  Anusuya Devi R, S Arumugam, K Thenmozhi, B Veena.
      Journal name:  International Journal of Scientific Research and Review
      Year:  2018

17. Title of the Publication :  In vitro anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic activity of ethanolic leaf extract of Eleaeocarpus munronii (Wt.) Mast. (Elaeocarpeaceae)
      Name of the authors:  Anusuya Devi R, S Arumugam, K Thenmozhi, B Veena
      Journal name:  International Journal of Scientific Research and Review
      Year:  2018

16. Title of the Publication :  Phytochemical and in vitro antioxidant of an endemic medicinal plant species, Elaeocarpus munronii (Wt.) Mast. and Elaeocarpus tuberculatus Roxb. (Elaeocarpaceae).
      Name of the authors:  Anusuya Devi R, S. Arumugam, K.Thenmozhi and B. Veena
      Journal name:  Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
      Year:  2018

15. Title of the Publication :  Pharmacological credence of the folklore use of Bauhinia malabarica in the management of jaundice
      Name of the authors:  Thenmozhi, K., N. Anusuya, M. Ajmal Ali, S. Jamuna, K. Karthika, A.Venkatachalapathi, F.M. Al-Hemaid, M.A. Farah and S. Paulsamy
      Journal name:  Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
      Year: 2017

14. Title of the Publication : Studies on histopathological changes in the gill, liver and kidney of Labeo rohita exposed to Quinalphos
      Name of the authors: .  K. Thenmozhi, S. Manian, S. Paulsamy, R. Anusuya Devi, B. Veena
      Journal name:  Free radical scavenging abilities of leaf, stem bark and root extracts of Bauhinia tomentosa L.(Caesalpiniaceae).
      Year: 2017

13. Title of the Publication :  Evaluation of Anti - inflammatory and antioxidant properties of crude extract and Forskolin from Solena amplexicaulis leaf.
      Name of the authors:  Karthika, K., S. Jamuna, G. Abhinaya, A. Venkatachapathi, K. Thenmozhi and S. Paulsamy.
      Journal name:  Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
      Year: 2016

12. Title of the Publication :  Confertin and scopoletin from leaf and root extracts of Hypochaeris radicata have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities
      Name of the authors:  Senguttuvan Jamuna, Krishnamoorthy Karthika, Subramanian Paulsamy, Krishnaswamy Thenmozhi, Subramanium Kathiravan, Rajendran Venkatesh
      Journal name:  Industrial Crops and Products
      Year: 2015

11. Title of the Publication :  HPTLC finger printing profile and evaluation of in vitro antidiabetic potential of medicinally important plant, Cassia obtusa L. (Caesalpiniaceae).
      Name of the authors:  Thenmozhi Krishnasamy., Jamuna Senguttuvan., Karthika Krishnamoorthy., Manian Sellamuthu., Paulsamy Subramanian. and Chitravadivu Manickasundaram
      Journal name:  Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science
      Year: 2015

10. Title of the Publication :  In vitro antioxidant and radical scavenging abilities of aqueous methanolic extracts of Cassia obtusaL. plant parts (Caesalpiniaceae).
      Name of the authors:  Thenmozhi, K., Karthika, K., Jamuna, S., Paulsamy, S., Manian, S. and Chitravadivu, C.
      Journal name:  International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
      Year: 2015

  9. Title of the Publication :  Studies on in vitro antioxidant potential of pod and seed parts of Bauhinia malabarica Roxb.
      Name of the authors:  Thenmozhi, K., K. Karthika, S. Manian and S. Paulsamy
      Journal name:  Asian Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
      Year:  2014

   8.Title of the Publication :  Quantification of phytochemicals and in vitroantioxidant potential of various solvent extracts of certain species of Acanthaceae.
      Name of the authors:  Karthika Krishnamoorthy, Thenmozhi Krishnaswamy, Paulsamy Subramaniam, Manian Sellamuthu.
      Journal name:  International Journal of Green Pharmacy
      Year:  2014

   7.Title of the Publication :  Evaluation of Phytochemicals and in vitro antioxidant activities of some selected Indian medicinal fruits from Kannur city, Kerala.
      Name of the authors:  Karthika Krishnamoorthy, Jamuna Senguttuvan, Thenmozhi Krishnaswamy
      Journal name:  World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
      Year:  2013

   6.Title of the Publication :  Antioxidant and free radical scavenging potential of leaf and stem bark extracts of Bauhinia malabaricaRoxb.
      Name of the authors:  Thenmozhi Krishnaswamy, ManianSellamuthu and Paulsamy Subramaniam
      Journal name:  International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
      Year:  2013

   5.Title of the Publication :  In vitro antimicrobial potential of root extracts of the medicinal plant species, Emilia sonchifolia (Linn.) DC.
      Name of the authors:  Thenmozhi, K. Saradha, M., Manian, S and Paulsamy, S.
      Journal name:  Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research
      Year:  2013

   4.Title of the Publication :  Antioxidant and free radical scavenging potential of leaf and stem bark extracts of Bauhinia malabarica Roxb.
      Name of the authors:  Thenmozhi, K.,Manian, S and Paulsamy, S.
      Journal name:  International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
      Year:  2013

   3.Title of the Publication :  In vitro radical scavenging potential of pod and seed extracts of Bauhinia tomentosa L.
      Name of the authors:  Thenmozhi, K., Manian, S and Paulsamy, S.
      Journal name:  International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
      Year:  2013

   2.Title of the Publication :  Preliminary phytochemical screening from different parts of Bauhinia tomentosa L. and Bauhinia malabarica Roxb. (Caesalpiniaceae).
      Name of the authors:  Thenmozhi, K., Manian, S and Paulsamy, S.
      Journal name:  Research and Reviews: Journal of Botanical Sciences
      Year:  2012

   1.Title of the Publication :  Influence of long term nitrogen and potassium fertilization on the biochemistry of tea soil.
      Name of the authors:  Thenmozhi, K., Manian, S and Paulsamy, S.
      Journal name:  Journal of Research in Agriculture
      Year:  2012

 

2014 - 2022

   6.Title of the Publication :   Phytochemical analysis of leaf, stem and root parts of Euphorbiarothiana Spreng. (Euphorbiaceae) of the Nilgiris, Western Ghats, Tamil nadu
      Name of the authors:   Anusuya Devi, R., B. Veena and K. Thenmozhi
      Journal name:   Kongunadu Research Journal
      Year:   2017

   5.Title of the Publication :   In vitro antioxidant activity ofEuphorbia routhiana Spreng. plant parts (Euphorbiaceae).
      Name of the authors:   Anusuya Devi, R., B. Veena and K. Thenmozhi
      Journal name:   Kongunadu Research Journal
      Year:   2017

   4.Title of the Publication :   Phytosociological attributes – tools for determining the current status of pasture land in Jakkanari beat, Sirumugai range, Western Ghats, Coimbatore district
      Name of the authors:   Veena, B, R. Anusuya Devi, C.M. Ganeshan, S. Paulsamy, and K. Thenmozhi.
      Journal name:   Kongunadu Research Journal
      Year:   2017

   3.Title of the Publication :   Nutritive evaluation and phytochemical composition of underutilized indigenous edible fruits of Velliangiri Hills, Coimbatore district.
      Name of the authors:   Aghil Soorya, A., K. Thenmozhi, K. Karthika, S. Jamuna and S. Paulsamy
      Journal name:   Kongunadu Research Journal
      Year:   2015

   2.Title of the Publication :   Species diversity, utilization and conservation in home gardens of some residential areas, Coimbatore, India,
      Name of the authors:   Jamuna S, R. Subhasree, K. Karthika, S. Paulsamy and K. Thenmozhi
      Journal name:   Kongunadu Research Journal
      Year:   2015

   1.Title of the Publication :   Pharmacognostical and preliminary phytochemical screening of the leaves of Kedrostis foetidissima (Jacq.) Cogn.
      Name of the authors:   K.Thenmozhi., K.Karthika., S.Manian
      Journal name:   Kongunadu Research Journal
      Year:   2014

 

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1.Title of the Conference :   National symposium on Cultural landscape, Indigenous knowledge and biotechnological tools for biodiversity conservation
   Name of the Author :   Thenmozhi. K, Jamuna S, Manian.S and Paulsamy S.
   Year :   2014
   Institution:   Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous)

2.Title of the Conference :   National conference on Innovative approaches in biological sciences towards sustainable development
   Name of the Author :   K. Thenmozhi, S.Manian, S.Paulsamy
   Year : 2014
   Institution:  Vellalar College for Women (Autonomous), Erode

 

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Courses Handled by
Dr.K. Thenmozhi

Dr.K. Thenmozhi
Assistant Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Phytomedicine and Nutraceuticals

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Course Teaching

  • Biodiversity 1
  • Plant Diversity 1
  • Plant Diversity 2
  • Biotechnology and Nanobiology
  • Biostatistics and Biophysics
  • Biochemistry and Bioinstrumentation
  • Applied Microbiology
  • Floriculture and Landscaping

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Projects Handled by
Dr.K. Thenmozhi

Dr.K. Thenmozhi
Assistant Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Phytomedicine and Nutraceuticals

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1.  UGC

Title of the project :  Phytochemical and biological investigations of the two indigenous legumes Cassia obtusa (L.) Roxb.and Bauhinia tomentosaL. with nutraceutical perspectives
Funding Agency :   UGC, New Delhi
Amount :   Rs. 516,200
Duration :  2013 - 2018

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Research Guidance of
Dr.K. Thenmozhi

Dr.K. Thenmozhi
Assistant Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Phytomedicine and Nutraceuticals

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Ongoing

1.      R. Indhumathi
     Title of the Thesis :    Phytochemical and Pharamacological investigations of Elaeocarpus spp.
     Date of Award :   Ongoing

Completed

1.     Dr. B. Veena
     Title of the Thesis :   Investigation on the medicinal properties of Andrographis megamalayana Gnanasek et al and A.lawsonii Gamble (Acanthaceae) the endemic species to southern Western Ghats, India
     Date of Award :   2021

2.     Dr. R. Anusuya Devi
     Title of the Thesis :   Pharmacognostical, phytochemical and pharmacological investigations of Elaeocarpus munronii Mast. and E. tuberculatus Roxb. (Elaeocarpaceae)
     Date of Award :   2021

 

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1.  A. Agil Soorya
    Title of the Thesis :  Studies on phytochemical, antioxidant, antidiabetic, cytotoxic and antitumor activities of indigenous medicinal shrub, Bauhinia tomentosa L.
    Date of Award :  2016

2.  K. Nidhina
    Title of the Thesis :  Survey and documentation of medicinal plants in the Karakkakavu sacred grove, Kasaragod District, Kerala and phytochemical ,in vitro antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of Dalbergia horrida (Dennst.) Mabb.(Fabaceae)
    Date of Award :  2017

3.  Gargi Gangadharan
    Title of the Thesis :  Exploration of phytochemicals and biological characters for an endemic medicinal plant, Hedyotis swertioides Hook. f.(Rubiaceae).
    Date of Award :  2018

4.  Glory Abraham
   Title of the Thesis :  Investigation on phytochemicals and evaluation of certain biological activities for the medicinal properties of an endemic plant species Anaphalis wightiana (Wall. ex Dc.) Dc. (Asteraceae).
    Date of Award :  2018

5. Mary Suguna Bai
    Title of the Thesis :  Evaluation of phytochemical profile and biopotency of Cheilanthes swartzii Webb & Berthel. and Polystichum squarrosun (D. Don)Fee
    Date of Award :  2019

6.   H. Asha
    Title of the Thesis :   Validation of the traditional medicinal herb, Arisaemaleschenaultii Blume (Araceae) for its healing properties.
    Date of Award :   2020

7.  K. Abirami
    Title of the Thesis :  Preliminary Phytochemical, antioxidant, Antibacterial and Cytotoxic effects of Orthosiphon diffusus (Benth.) Benth. (Lamiaceae)
    Date of Award :   2022

 

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Institutional Responsibilities of
Dr.K. Thenmozhi

Dr.K. Thenmozhi
Assistant Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Phytomedicine and Nutraceuticals

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Administrative (KASC)

1.Name of the Responsibility :  IQAC
   Period :   2017 - Till date
   Designation :   Member
   Nature of the Responsibility :  Academic activities

2.Name of the Responsibility : NAAC
   Period :  2018 - Till date
   Designation : Convener

   Nature of the Responsibility :III Criterion - Research, Innovations and Extension

3.Name of the Responsibility : Governing Body
   Period :    2017 - Till date
   Designation :   Documentation
   Nature of the Responsibility :  Preparation of Documents

4.Name of the Responsibility : AQAR
   Period : 2017 - Till date
   Designation :  Convener
   Nature of the Responsibility : Research, Innovations and Extension

Awards & Memberships of
Dr.K. Thenmozhi

Dr.K. Thenmozhi
Assistant Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Phytomedicine and Nutraceuticals

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Membership in Professional Bodies

1. Organization :  Indian Science Congress Association,Kolkata, India
    Type of Membership : Life Member
    Period :  Life Member

 

Visits/Collaborations/Others of
Dr.K. Thenmozhi

Dr.K. Thenmozhi
Assistant Professor and Head
Research Area
  • Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Phytomedicine and Nutraceuticals

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