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    Pharmacognosy Communications

    Volume 2, Issue 2

    · pp. 1–86 · 14 articles

    Volume
    2
    Issue
    2
    Published
    Pages
    1–86
    Articles
    14
    Sections
    7
    ISSN
    ISSN : Print - 2249-0159, Online - 2249-0167
    Journal
    Pharmacogn. Commn.
    Review ArticleResearch ArticleResearch LetterMedicinal Plant ImagesThe Janus CornerWorld Wide WebPetra conference

    In this issue

    Review Article

    1. Review

      A Comprehensive Review of An Important Medicinal Plant – Averrhoa carambola L.

      Patil Avinash, Koli Swapneel, Patil Darshana, Phatak Anita

      pp. 13–17 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.3 · Published

      The use of plants as medicine is as old as human civilization. People of all ages in both developing and developed countries use plants in an attempt to cure various diseases and to get relief from physical sufferings. N…

    2. Review

      Enzymes Inhibitors From Plants: An Alternate Approach To Treat Diabetes

      Sunil Kumar, Vipin Kumar, Monika Rana, Dinesh Kumar

      pp. 18–33 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.4 · Published

      Diabetes is one of the major medical complications the world faces today. It is a common metabolic disease characterized by abnormally high plasma glucose levels, leading to major complications such as diabetic neuropath…

    3. Review

      Potential anti-inflammatory bioactives from medicinal plants of Western Ghats, India

      Sekhar Shailasree, Karmakar Ruma, K Ramachandra Kini, Siddapura Ramachandrappa Niranjana, Harischandra Sripathy Prakash

      pp. 2–12 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.2 · Published

      Natural products have long been a thriving source for the discovery of new drugs because of their chemical diversity. With increased use of herbal remedies, traditionally used medicinal plants are receiving increased att…

    Research Article

    1. Article

      Effect of Hordeum vulgare Linn. Seeds on glycolic acid induced urolithiasis in rats

      Jignesh G. Shah, Dr. Bharat G. Patel, Sandip B. Patel, Ravindra Patel

      pp. 34–39 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.5 · Published

      Objective: To evaluate its anti-urolithic potential, the ethanolic extract of seeds of Hordeum vulgare was tested in an animal model of urolithiasis. Materials and Methods:Urolithiasis was induced by the addition of 3% g…

    2. Article

      In-vitro Prevention of Cataract by Ginseng on Isolated Goat Eye Lens

      Nithya S, Sumadhuri S, Anbu J, Sumithra M

      pp. 40–43 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.6 · Published

      Objective:The aim of the present work was to evaluate the in vitro effect of ginseng on cataract induced by glucose. Materials and Methods:Goat eye lenses were divided into four groups. Group I lenses were incubated in a…

    3. Article

      Evaluation of radioprotective properties of Curcuma longa rhizome extract: A cytogenetic analysis in cancer

      Gyanendra Singh, Swapnil Sharma, Naveen Choudhary, Sachdev Yadav, Rajani Chauhan, Jaya Dwivedi

      pp. 44–49 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.7 · Published

      This is aimed to examine radio protective effect of Curcuma longa rhizome extract (CLE) on radiation induced chromosomal aberrations in cancer treatment. The 50% hydroalcoholic extract was used to treat blood sample (tak…

    4. Article

      Tetrahydrocurcumin: Beneficial Effects on HMG-CoA Reductase enzyme and Lipoprotein Lipase Enzymes in High-fat diet-induced Hypercholesteremia Rabbits

      Kalavarasariel Gopinathanpillai Prasanth, Eluri Kalpana, Balasubramaniam Dineshkumar, Elumalai Monogaran, Govindharajalu Geetha, Ramasamy Venkatanarayanan

      pp. 50–60 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.8 · Published

      Introduction:Obesity is a major factor in causing of atherosclerosis. Tetrahydrocurcumin (THC) may prevent atherosclerosis in high-fat diet-induced hypercholesteremic animals. However, the effect of tetrahydrocurcumin on…

    5. Article

      Hypoglycemic and Antihyperglycemic Effects of Different Extracts and Combinations of Withania coagulans Dunal and Acacia arabica Lamk in Normal and Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats

      Mohammad Yasir, Rahul Shrivastava, Preteek Jain, Debajyoti Das

      pp. 61–66 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.9 · Published

      Introduction:Acacia arabica and Withania coagulans commonly known as babool and paneer phool respectively are used in traditional Indian medicine for treatment of diabetes mellitus. Methods: The hypoglycemic effect of aq…

    6. Article

      Hepatoprotective activity of Santolina chamaecyparissus Linn against D-Galactosamine Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats

      Dhanabal SP, Rahul Jain, Priyanka Dwarampudi L, Muruganantham N, Raghu PS

      pp. 67–70 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.10 · Published

      Background: Santolina chamaecyparissus Linn. is used traditionally in Ayurvedic system of medicine in India for the treatment of liver diseases, and as a liver tonic. Methods:The hydroalcoholic extract of Santolina chama…

    Research Letter

    1. Article

      Antimicrobial Activity of Syzygium australe and Syzygium leuhmannii Leaf Methanolic Extracts

      I.E. Cock

      pp. 71–77 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.11 · Published

      Introduction: Many species of Syzygium are known to have antiseptic activity. Australian Syzygium species had roles as traditional bush medicines for Australian Aborigines although their antiseptic potential has not been…

    Medicinal Plant Images

    1. Article

      Grevillea spp and Petalostigma pubescens

      Dr. Ian Cock

      pp. 78 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.12 · Published

      Grevillea spp: Grevillea (family Proteaceae) is a genus of approximately 360 species, most of which are native to Australia, although some species are also native to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific regi…

    The Janus Corner

    1. Article

      Ginger May Assist in the Prevention of Colon Cancer

      I.E. Cock

      pp. 79–81 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.13 · Published

      A recent study published in Cancer Prevention Research has highlighted the potential of ginger (Zingiber officinale) in the prevention of colorectal cancer.[1] It was reported that ginger root extract inhibited the enzym…

    World Wide Web

    1. Article

      World Wide Web

      Babar Azam

      pp. 82 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.14 · Published

      Phcogfirst.com is an initiative of Phcog.Net, an online platform providing online first version of accepted manuscripts from Phcog.Net Journals. It provides complete information and quick links for authors, reviewers, an…

    Petra conference

    1. Article

      The 3rd International Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Their Cultivation And Aspects of Uses

      I.E. Cock

      pp. 84–86 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.16 · Published

      Pharmacognosy Communications is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 3rd International Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Their Cultivation and Aspects of Uses (ISMP), to be held at the BietZaman Hotel and Resort, Petr…