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    Pharmacognosy Reviews

    Volume 12, Issue 24

    · pp. 139–255 · 13 articles

    Volume
    12
    Issue
    24
    Published
    Pages
    139–255
    Articles
    13
    Sections
    2
    ISSN
    ISSN: Print - 0973-7847, Online -0976-2787
    Journal
    Pharmacogn. Rev.
    Review ArticlePlant Review

    In this issue

    Review Article

    1. Review

      Plants Used for Cosmetics in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa: A Case Study of Skin Care

      Idowu Jonas Sagbo, Wilfred Otang Mbeng

      pp. 139–156 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_9_18 · Published

      Cosmetology is the science of change of appearance and has been practiced since ancient times. In South Africa, especially Eastern Cape, the concept of using plants for beautification finds its origin in the traditional …

    2. Review

      The Role of Cucurbitacins in Combating Cancers: A Mechanistic Review

      Abdulrhman Alsayari, Fathi T Halaweish, Narasimman Gurusamy

      pp. 157–165 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_17_18 · Published

      Cucurbitacins are highly oxidized tetracyclic triterpenoids from the Cucurbitaceae families. Several cucurbitacins, such as B, D, E, I, R, IIa, and dihydrocucurbitacin B, have been shown to possess antiproliferative and …

    3. Review

      Terpenoids as Cytotoxic Compounds: A Perspective

      Ved Prakash

      pp. 166–176 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_3_18 · Published

      Natural products serve as safe and effective therapeutic agents for the drug discovery. Plants produce bioactive secondary metabolites such as terpenoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, and others, which have profusely be…

    4. Review

      Antiviral and Therapeutic Uses of Medicinal Plants and Their Derivatives against Dengue Viruses

      Sulochana Kaushik, Samander Kaushik, Vikrant Sharma, Jaya Parkash Yadav

      pp. 177–185 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_2_18 · Published

      Dengue fever (DF) is occurring worldwide, and it has emerged as a global health threat due to high mortality and morbidity, specifically in tropical and subtropical regions. The World Health Organization has deep concern…

    5. Review

      A Review on Some Medicinal Plants with Hepatoprotective Effects

      Kunle Okaiyeto, Uchechukwu U. Nwodo, Leonard V. Mabinya, Anthony I. Okoh

      pp. 186–199 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_52_17 · Published

      Liver diseases have become a major global health challenge and may be triggered by several toxic chemicals, which include chemotherapeutic agents, thioacetamide, carbon tetrachloride, certain antibiotics, excessive alcoh…

    6. Review

      Use of Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Erysipelas: A Review

      Ivanise Brito da Silva, Rafaela Damasceno Sá, Danielle Patrícia Cerqueira Macêdo, Karina Perrelli Randau

      pp. 200–207 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_5_18 · Published

      Erysipelas infection is caused by Gram‑positive bacteria, in particular, β‑hemolytic Streptococcus pyogenes streptococci (B, C, and G). Typically treated with benzathine penicillin, the bacterial resistance and entry poi…

    7. Review

      A review Study on Pharmacological Activities, Chemical Constituents, and Traditional Uses of Echium amoenum

      Hossein Azizi, Saloumeh Ghafari, Roshanak Ghods, Asie Shojaii, Mahboubeh Salmanian, Jafar Ghafarzadeh

      pp. 208–213 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_13_18 · Published

      Echium amoenum Fisch. and Mey. (Boraginaceae) is a plant which is used widely in Iranian folk medicine, especially for anxiety and depression. In this study, published scientific reports about the composition and pharmac…

    8. Review

      A Scientific Review on Three Species of Diospyros

      S. N. V. L. Sirisha, Anjana Male, Annam Sai Kiran, I. Sundar Raj, Namburi Balasubramanyam Ravi Teja, G. Surendra

      pp. 214–217 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_6_18 · Published

      Diospyros species plants belong to Ebenaceae family are grown in most tropical areas and helpful for treating many diseases and disorders, which is mostly used by tribal people, but very few scientific evidence is availa…

    9. Review

      A Comprehensive Review on Functional Properties of Fermented Rice Bran

      Bhagavathi Sundaram Sivamaruthi, Periyanaina Kesika, Chaiyavat Chaiyasut

      pp. 218–224 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_11_18 · Published

      A predominant by‑product of rice processing is rice bran (RB). The phytochemical composition of the RB varied among the cultivars. RB is rich in oil, phenolic compounds, polysaccharides, proteins, and micronutrients alon…

    10. Review

      Using Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. To Treat Skin Diseases: Comparison of Traditional Uses and Research Results

      Chanyong Yun, Hyungwoo Kim

      pp. 225–229 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_19_18 · Published

      Background: Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. (AM), a member of restoratives for invigoration qi (補氣藥), has been used to treat patients with skin diseases in the framework of traditional medicine. The major efficacie…

    11. Review

      Pharmacology of Mikania genus: A Systematic Review

      Andressa Santa Brigida da Silva, Alex Oselu Owiti, Wagner Luiz Ramos Barbosa

      pp. 230–237 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_10_18 · Published

      Genus Mikania, in which “guaco” species are included, encloses many species of pharmaceutical interest that are well distributed throughout South America. This work aims to make a systematic review of the clinical and no…

    12. Review

      Pharmacotherapeutic Properties of Telfairia occidentalis Hook F.: A Systematic Review

      Oluwadurotimi Samuel Aworunse, Oluwakemi Adetutu Bello, Jacob Olugbenro Popoola, Olawole Odun Obembe

      pp. 238–249 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_12_18 · Published

      Globally, there has been a growing interest in medicinal plants by researchers. Telfairia occidentalis Hook F. (Fluted pumpkin) is cucurbitaceous vegetable grown in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria for its leaves and…

    Plant Review

    1. Article

      Pharmacological and Therapeutic Potential of Neem (Azadirachta indica)

      Arshad Husain Rahmani, Ahmad Almatroudi, Faris Alrumaihi, Amjad Ali Khan

      pp. 250–255 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_8_18 · Published

      Azadirachta indica, a member of the Meliaceae family, is commonly known as neem and its role in disease cure has been documented. Different parts of this tree contain numerous types of ingredients such as azadirachtin an…