Cover: Pharmacognosy Communications
Pharmacognosy Communications
Volume 4, Issue 3
· pp. 1–89 · 7 articles
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 3
- Published
- Pages
- 1–89
- Articles
- 7
- Sections
- 3
- ISSN
- ISSN : Print - 2249-0159, Online - 2249-0167
- Journal
- Pharmacogn. Commn.
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
Hepatoprotective Models and Various Natural Product Used in Hepatoprotective Agents: a Review
Jharna Bansal, Nitin Kumar, Rishabha Malviya, Pramod Kumar Sharma
pp. 2–30 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.3.2 · Published
Liver is involved in several vital functions such as metabolism, secretion, and storage as well as detoxification of several drugs and xenobiotics occurs in the liver itself because it is the most vital organ of the body…
- Review
The Genus Jacaranda (Bignoniaceae): An Updated Review
Nada M Mostafa, Omayma A Eldahshan, Abdel Nasser B Singab
pp. 31–39 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.3.3 · Published
Genus Jacaranda has been traditionally used in treating skin disorders, venereal diseases, leishmaniasis, colds and rheumatism. Additionally, some species have shown diuretic and astringent properties. Objective:This rev…
Research Article
- Article
Comparative Proximate Composition and Hypoglycemic Properties of Three Medicinal Plants (Verononia amygdalina, Azadirachta indica and Moringa oleifera).
Ojiako A. Okey, Chikezie C, Paul Chidoka
pp. 40–48 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.3.4 · Published
The present study sought to investigate proximate composition in relation to the short and long term hypoglycemic effects of ethanol/water leaf extracts of Verononia amygdalina, Azadirachta indica and Moringa oleifera on…
- Article
Screening of in vitro Cytotoxicity, Evaluation of Hepatoprotective and Oxidative Stress Inhibiting Potential of Clitoria ternata in Carbon Tetrachloride Induced Hepatic Damage in Rats
Dadi Bhaskara Rao, G Mohana Krishna, K V Raghava Rao, Ch Ravi Kiran, T Raghava Rao
pp. 49–55 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.3.5 · Published
Background: Clitoria ternata is a herb extensively used in treating a wide variety of ailments. Early researches of C.ternata mainly focused on the evaluation of antitoxic roles of methanolic extract. Objective: The pres…
- Article
Pharmacological Effects of Peganum Harmala L. Root Extract on Isolated Rat small Intestine
Shatarat A, Abuhamdah S, Al-Essa M, Mohammed F, Al-Olimat S
pp. 56–61 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.3.6 · Published
Background:Peganum harmala L. is a medicinal plant used in Jordan and in many countries in traditional medicine against several diseases, including gastrointestinal disorders.Objective:In this study, the effects of crude…
- Article
An examination of the antibacterial, antifungal, anti-Giardial and anticancer properties of Kigelia africana fruit extracts
Arkhipov A, Sirdaarta J, Rayan P, McDonnell PA, Cock IE
pp. 62–76 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.3.7 · Published
Background: Kigelia africana is a common component of the pharmacopeia’s of multiple African groupings which inhabit the areas in which it grows. Amongst these groups there is a myriad of medicinal uses in the treatment …
Short Communication
- Communication
Antimicrobial activity of Thai medicinal plants against beverage spoilage microorganisms and their potential in retarding Alzheimer’s disease progression
Suree Nanasombat, Thanawan Bubpasawan, Nunthaporn Tamaput, Yuwapa Srimakhan
pp. 77–87 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.3.8 · Published
Thai medicinal plants (34 crude methanolic extracts) were tested for their antimicrobial activities, antiacetylcholinesterase and antioxidant activities, total phenolic and flavonoid contents. Acorus calamus, Cassia alat…