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Pharmacognosy Magazine
Volume 12, Issue 48
2026-09-10 · pp. · 15 articles
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 48
- Published
- 2026-09-10
- Pages
- Articles
- 15
- Sections
- 2
- ISSN
- ISSN: Print - 0973-1296, Online - 0976-4062
- Journal
- Pharmacogn. Mag.
In this issue
Original Article
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Traditional Herbal Formulas to as Treatments for Musculoskeletal Disorders: Their Inhibitory Effects on the Activities of Human Microsomal Cytochrome P450s and UDP‑glucuronosyltransferases
Seong Eun Jin, Chang‑Seob Seo, Hyeun‑Kyoo Shin, Hyekyung Ha
pp. 241–252 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.192205 · Published 13 October 2016
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the influence of traditional herbal formulas, including Bangpungtongseong‑san (BPTSS; Fangfengtongsheng‑san, Bofu‑tsusho‑san), Ojeok‑san (OJS; Wuji‑san, Goshaku‑san), and Oy…
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Preparation of Sesquiterpenoids from Tussilago farfara L. by High‑speed Counter‑current Chromatography
Kun Cao, Yi Xu, Tian‑Ming Zhao, Qing Zhang
pp. 282–287 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.192196 · Published 13 October 2016
Background: Sesquiterpenoids, such as tussilagone, has effects of raising blood pressure, antiplatelet aggregation, and anti‑inflammation activities, which is regarded as index compound for quality control of Tussilago f…
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
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Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitory and Antioxidant Potential of Antidiabetic Herb Alternanthera sessilis: Comparative Analyses of Leaf and Callus Solvent Fractions
Tsun-Thai Chai, Chee-Siong Khoo, Chong-Siang Tee, Fai-Chu Wong
pp. 253–8 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.192202 · Published 13 October 2016
Background: Alternanthera sessilis is a medicinal herb which is consumed as vegetable and used as traditional remedies of various ailments in Asia and Africa. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the antiglucosidas…
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A New Antifungal Isocoumarin from The Endophytic Fungus Trichoderma Sp. 09 of Myoporum bontioides A. Gray
Wensheng Li, Jiaxin Xu, Fenqi Li, Li Xu, Chunyuan Li
pp. 259–61 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.192204 · Published 13 October 2016
Background: Myoporum bontioides A. Gray is a commonly used medicinal plant in China. Recently, the chemical and bioactive investigations to the endophytic fungi of this plant have led to several new compounds with antimi…
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Essential Oil Composition, Antimicrobial and Pharmacological Activities of Lippia sidoides Cham. (Verbenaceae) From São Gonçalo do Abaeté, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Sandra Ribeiro de Morais, Thiago Levi Silva Oliveira, Lanussy Porfiro de Oliveira, Leonice Manrique Faustino Tresvenzol, Edemilson Cardoso da Conceição, Maria Helena Rezende, Tatiana de Sousa Fiuza, Elson Alves Costa, Pedro Henrique Ferri, José Realino de Paula
pp. 262–270 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.192197 · Published 13 October 2016
Background: Lippia sidoides (Verbenaceae) is used in Brazilian folk medicine as an antiseptic, and it is usually applied topically on skin, mucous membranes, mouth, and throat, or used for vaginal washings. Objectives: T…
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Composition of The Essential Oil From Danggui-zhiqiao Herb-Pair and Its Analgesic Activity and Effect on Hemorheology in Rats With Blood Stasis Syndrome
Yuanqing Wang, Jianye Yan, Shunxiang Li, Wei Wang, Xiong Cai, Dan Huang, Limin Gong, Xin Li
pp. 271–5 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.192195 · Published 13 October 2016
Background: Angelica sinensis and Aurantii fructu used in a pair, named Danggui-Zhiqiao herb-pair (DZHP), which was rich in essential oil and has been adopted to promote blood circulation, dispel blood stasis, and reliev…
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Platyphylloside Isolated From Betula platyphylla Inhibit Adipocyte Differentiation and Induce Lipolysis Via Regulating Adipokines Including PPARγ in 3T3-L1 Cells
Mina Lee, Sang Hyun Sung
pp. 276–81 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.192208 · Published 13 October 2016
Background: Obesity causes or aggravates many health problems, both independently and in association with several pathological disorders, including Type II diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and cancer. Therefore, …
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Wound Healing Activity and Chemical Standardization of Eugenia pruniformis Cambess
Ricardo Diego Duarte Galhardo de Albuquerque, Jamila Alessandra Perini, Daniel Escorsim Machado, Thaís Angeli-Gamba, Ricardo dos Santos Esteves, Marcelo Guerra Santos, Adriana Passos Oliveira, Leandro Rocha
pp. 288–94 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.192206 · Published 13 October 2016
Background: Eugenia pruniformis is an endemic species from Brazil. Eugenia genus has flavonoids as one of the remarkable chemical classes which are related to the improvement of the healing process. Aims: To evaluate of …
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Oryza sativa (Rice) Hull Extract Inhibits Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammatory Response in RAW264.7 Macrophages by Suppressing Extracellular Signal-regulated Kinase, c-Jun N-terminal Kinase, and Nuclear Factor-κB Activation
Sang Keun Ha, Jeehye Sung, Inwook Choi, Yoonsook Kim
pp. 295–301 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.192198 · Published 13 October 2016
Background: Rice (Oryza sativa) is a major cereal crop in many Asian countries and an important staple food source. Rice hulls have been reported to possess antioxidant activities. Materials and Methods: In this study, w…
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Soyasaponin Bb Protects Rat Hepatocytes from Alcohol-Induced Oxidative Stress by Inducing Heme Oxygenase-1
Zhu Lijie, Fu Ranran, Liu Xiuying, He Yutang, Wang Bo, Ma Tao
pp. 302–6 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.192203 · Published 13 October 2016
Background: It has been known that oxidative stress induced by alcohol played a crucial role in the formation of alcoholic liver disease. Although the formation mechanisms underlying liver injury induced by alcohol still…
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Pharmacognostical Analysis and Protective Effect of Standardized Extract and Rizonic Acid from Erythrina velutina against 6-Hydroxydopamine-Induced Neurotoxicity in SH-SY5Y Cells
Aline H. Silva, Francisco Noé Fonseca, Antônia T. A. Pimenta, MaryAnne S. Lima, Edilberto Rocha Silveira, Glauce S. B. Viana, Silvânia M. M. Vasconcelos, Luzia Kalyne A. M. Leal
pp. 307–12 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.192200 · Published 13 October 2016
Background: Erythrina velutina is a tree common in the northeast of Brazil extensively used by traditional medicine for the treatment of central nervous system disorders. Objective: To develop a standardized ethanol extr…
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Improved Oral Bioavailability of Total Flavonoids of Dracocephalum moldavica via Composite Phospholipid Liposomes: Preparation, in-vitro Drug Release and Pharmacokinetics in Rats
Cheng Zeng, Wen Jiang, Meie Tan, Jianguo Xing, Chenghui He
pp. 313–318 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.192201 · Published 13 October 2016
Background: Dracocephalum moldavica L is a traditional Uygur medicine for centuries, total flavonoids extracted from Dracocephalum moldavica are the major active ingredients of herbs, which possesses significant medicina…
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Ursolic Acid, a Natural Pentacylcic Triterpene from Ochrosia elliptica and Its Role in The Management of Certain Neglected Tropical Diseases
Rola M. Labib, Sherif S. Ebada, Fadia S. Youssef, Mohamed L. Ashour, Samir A. Ross
pp. 319–25 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.192207 · Published 13 October 2016
Background: Leishmaniasis and African trypanosomiasis are recognized as the leading causes of mortality and morbidity with the greatest prevalence in the developing countries. They affect more than one billion of the poo…
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Characterization and Bioavailability Study of Baicalin-Mesoporous Carbon Nanopowder Solid Dispersion
Li Cui, E Sune, Jie Song, Jing Wang, Xiao-bin Jia, Zhen-hai Zhang
pp. 326–32 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.192199 · Published 13 October 2016
Background: Baicalin is the main bioactive constitute of the dried roots of Scutellaria baicalensis and possesses various biological activities. However, the poor water solubility and low oral bioavailability limit its e…
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Effect of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Talinum triangulare (Jacq). Willd. on Biochemical Parameters in Diet induced Dyslipidemia Wistar Rats
Olubukola Sinbad Olorunnisola, Adewale Adetutu, Anthony Jide Afolayan, Abiodun Olusoji Owoade
pp. 333–9 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.192194 · Published 13 October 2016
Objective: To investigate the effect of methanolic leaf extract of Talinum triangulare on hematological parameters, enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant status, and serum lipid in Wistar rats fed standard laboratory, …