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    Pharmacognosy Communications

    Volume 1, Issue 2

    · pp. 1–68 · 12 articles

    Volume
    1
    Issue
    2
    Published
    Pages
    1–68
    Articles
    12
    Sections
    6
    ISSN
    ISSN : Print - 2249-0159, Online - 2249-0167
    Journal
    Pharmacogn. Commn.
    Research ArticleResearch LetterWorld Wide WebMedicinal Plant ImagesDepartment ProfileObituary

    In this issue

    Research Article

    1. Article

      Investigation into the Mechanism of Action of Madhuca longifolia for its Anti-epileptic Activity

      Sandip Patel, Sandeep Patel, Veena Patel

      pp. 18–22 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.4 · Published

      Background:Heart wood of Madhuca longifolia J.F. Macbr. (Sapotaceae) is used in traditional medicine of India to treat seizure. Objectives: The heart wood extract of Madhuca longifolia was investigated for anticonvulsant…

    2. Article

      Isolation of Phytoconstituents and Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory Activity of the Leaves of Abelmoschus manihot

      P.S Jain, A.A. Todarwal, S.B. Bari, S.J. Surana

      pp. 2–7 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.2 · Published

      The present study was carried out to isolate the phytoconstituents and evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of the petroleum ether and methanol extract of Abelmoschus manihot (Malvaceae) leaves using paw edema model. …

    3. Article

      Hypoglycaemic and Antioxidant Activities of the Stem Bark of Morinda Lucida Benth in Streptozotocin – Induced Diabetic Rats

      T. C. Fleischer, J.A. Sarkodie, G. Komlaga, G. Kuffour, R. A. Dickson, M. L. K. Mensah

      pp. 23–29 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.5 · Published

      Introduction: This work was conducted in order to investigate the hypoglycaemic and antioxidant activity of the stem bark of Morinda lucida Benth (Rubiaceae), which has traditionally been used in Ghana for the management…

    4. Article

      Procognitive Effects of Hexane Extracts of Michelia Champaca Leaves in Normal and Memory Deficit Mice

      Hafsa Ahmad, Vasundhara Saxena, Anurag Mishra, Rajiv Gupta, Shubhini A Saraf

      pp. 30–36 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.6 · Published

      Introduction:Michelia champaca (Magnoliaceae), commonly known as Svarna champa is a glorious ancient Indian medicinal plant, rich in flavonoids and possessing several folkloric uses, traditionally claimed of having CNS e…

    5. Article

      Larvicidal Activities of the Extract and fractions of Paullinia pinnata Linn leaf

      Fred-Jaiyesimi AA, Anthony O

      pp. 37–40 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.7 · Published

      Background and objectives:The use of plants and their extracts in vector control for malaria has received recent attention. Paullinia pinnata leaf is used in folklore medicine for the treatment of fever and was investiga…

    6. Article

      Carbonic Anhydrase I and II Inhibition with Natural Products: Leucas cephalotes

      Kalyan K. Sethi, Saurabh M. Verma, P. Mahesh Kumar, Rahul Mishra, Claudiu T. Supuran

      pp. 41–46 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.8 · Published

      Carbonic anhydrases (EC 4.2.1.1) are ubiquitous metalloenzymes present in prokaryotes and eukaryotes that are encoded by five evolutionarily unrelated gene families are involved in numerous physiological and pathological…

    7. Article

      An Examination of the Medicinal Potential of Pittosporum phylliraeoides: Toxicity, Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities

      J. Vesoul, I. E. Cock

      pp. 8–17 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.1 · Published

      Introduction:Pittosporum phylliraeoides is an endemic Australian plant historically used as a medicinal agent by indigenous Australians. P. phylliraeoides solvent extracts were tested for antibacterial and antifungal act…

    Research Letter

    1. Article

      Screening of Methanolic Bark Extract of Albizia odoratissima for Antimicrobial Activity

      Dinesh Kumar, Sonia Kohli, Sunil Kumar, Jyoti Gupta, Pranay Jain, Ram Kumar Pundir

      pp. 47–49 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.9 · Published

      Introduction:Albizia odoratissima Benth., [Family: Mimosaceae] is commonly known as Black Siris. In traditional Indian Medicine, bark of A. odoratissima is used in the treatment of leprosy, ulcers and cough. The objectiv…

    World Wide Web

    1. Article

      Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS)

      I. E. Cock

      pp. 50–52 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.10 · Published

      The Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) (http://www.eolss.net/) is an integrated multidisciplinary online encyclopedia that is written and edited by leading researchers in their fields. EOLSS is a joint project …

    Medicinal Plant Images

    1. Article

      Aloe ferox and Callistemon rigidus

      I. E. Cock

      pp. 53 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.11 · Published

      Aloe ferox: Aloe is a genus of approximately 400 succulent plants, many of which are native to Africa. Several Aloe species have well known medicinal properties which include accelerated wound healing, as well as antimic…

    Department Profile

    1. Article

      Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Białystok, Poland

      Michał Tomczyk

      pp. 54–56 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.12 · Published

      Welcome at the Medical University of Białystok in Poland. The main seat of the Medical University of Białystok was (and is still) located in the 18th century Branicki Palace (Figure 1), the most magnificent and precious …

    Obituary

    1. Article

      Professor Norman Farnsworth Dies at 81

      I. E. Cock

      pp. 64 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.14 · Published

      Prof. Norman R. Farnsworth, a renowned medicinal plant researcher and a giant in the field of pharmacognosy, died September 12, 2011 in Chicago. Dr Farnsworth graduated with a degree in pharmacy from Massachusetts Colleg…