Cover: Pharmacognosy Communications
Pharmacognosy Communications
Volume 11, Issue 3
· pp. 146–173 · 5 articles
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 3
- Published
- Pages
- 146–173
- Articles
- 5
- Sections
- 3
- ISSN
- ISSN : Print - 2249-0159, Online - 2249-0167
- Journal
- Pharmacogn. Commn.
In this issue
Original Article
- Article
Heritiera actinophyllum (F.M.Bailey) Kosterm. Leaf Extracts Lack Antibacterial Activity and are non-toxic in vitro
Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 147–151 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.3.29 · Published
Introduction:The development of bacterial strains that are resistant to multiple antibiotics has made the discovery of new antibiotics a priority for medical research. Examination of plants for new antimicrobial agents i…
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Combinational Inhibitory Effects of Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) Wight and Arn. Extracts and Conventional Antibiotics against Bacterial Triggers of Selected Inflammatory Diseases
Han Ye, Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 152–161 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.3.30 · Published
Introduction:Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) Wight and Arn. is a southern Asian plant commonly used in Ayurveda to treat multiple conditions, including for the treatment of inflammation, and as a general antimicrobial agent. D…
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Gastrouterine Smooth Muscle Tone Modulatory Action of Neem Fruit Extract is Mediated via Muscarinic Receptors and Ca2+ Channels
Muhammad Nabeel Ghayur, Naima Waqar Butt, Maria Adnan Parekh, Saeed Ahmad, Anwarul Hassan Gilani
pp. 162–167 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.3.31 · Published
Introduction:Neem (scientific name Azadirachta indica A. Juss) is a popular medicinal plant in South Asia. We show here the smooth muscle stimulant and relaxant properties of the neem fruit extract. Materials and Methods…
Short Communication
- Communication
Spear Thistle (Cirsium vulgare L.) and Ramsons (Allium ursinum L.), Impressive Health Benefits and High-Nutrient Medicinal Plants
Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian
pp. 168–171 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.3.32 · Published
Introduction:Rapid recent growth in consumption of traditional medicinal plants and herbs has become an indispensable part of health management in many countries. Methods:An online databases search of literature was carr…
The Janus Corner
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Increased Consumption of Tea and Coffee Decreases the Risk of Dying in People with Type 2 Diabetes
I.E. Cock
pp. 172–173 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.3.33 · Published
A recent study has reported that the consumption of relatively high levels of tea and coffee reduces all-cause mortality in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM).1 The study monitored the health of nearly 5000 J…