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    Pharmacognosy Research

    Volume 11, Issue 3

    · pp. 193–332 · 22 articles

    Volume
    11
    Issue
    3
    Published
    Pages
    193–332
    Articles
    22
    Sections
    2
    ISSN
    ISSN: Print - 0976-4836, Online - 0974-8490
    Journal
    Pharmacogn. Res.
    Original ArticleSHORT COMMUNICATION

    In this issue

    Original Article

    1. Article

      Cytotoxic Action and Proliferation in vitro and Analgesic Activity in vivo of Resin from Hymenaea stigonocarpa

      Keyla Laisa Araújo E Saldanha, Vanessa de Andrade Royo, Francine Souza Alves Da Fonseca, Elytania Veiga Menezes, Dario Alves De Oliveira, Afrânio Farias De Melo, Kamylla Santos Teixeira, Murilo Malveira Brandão, Marcel Nani Leite, Guilherme Ferreira Caetano, Marco Andrey Cipriani Frade

      pp. 193–200 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_30_19 · Published

      Background: Hymenaea stigonocarpa Mart. (Fabaceae ) is one of the plant species commonly found in Brazilian cerrado. It is popularly known as jatobá-do-cerrado. Phytochemical studies of different parts of the plant demon…

    2. Article

      Modulation of Chicken Cecal Microbiota by a Phytogenic Feed Additive, Stodi®: A Metagenomic Analysis

      Saravana Kumar Marimuthu, Brindhalakshmi Balasubramanian, Ramasamy Selvam, Prashanth D'Souza

      pp. 201–209 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_8_19 · Published

      Background: The cecal microbiota plays a critical role in gut health and utilization of nutrients left undigested in the small intestine. Objective: The impact of Stodi® on the composition of cecal microbiota was evaluat…

    3. Article

      Inhibitory Effects of Ficus deltoidea Extracts on UDP‑glucuronosyltransferase and Glutathione S‑transferase Drug‑Metabolizing Enzymes

      Mohd Halimhilmi Zulkiffli, Norliyana Mohd Salleh, Roziahanim Mahmud, Sabariah Ismail

      pp. 210–218 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_2_19 · Published

      Background: Mas cotek or Ficus deltoidea is conventionally used to treat various diseases and often consumed with other medication and this may give rise to herb–drug interaction. The potential of F. deltoidea for intera…

    4. Article

      Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Analysis of the Volatile Compounds from the Ethanol Extracts of Bulbine asphodeloides and Helichrysum petiolare

      Wilfred Otang-Mbeng, Idowu Jonas Sagbo

      pp. 219–223 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_26_19 · Published

      Background: Bulbine asphodeloides and Helichrysum petiolare are important medicinal plants that commonly used in folklore medicine in South Africa for the management of skin ailments such as acne, burns, wounds, eczema, …

    5. Article

      Evaluation of Phytochemical Content of White Tea Clone 100 and Changes the Expression of Tumor Suppressor Genes on Colorectal Cancer Cell Line HCT116

      Fereydoon Bondarian, Asa Ebrahimi, Frouzandeh Mahjoubi, Eslam Majidi Hervan, Reza Azadi Gonbad

      pp. 224–229 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_39_19 · Published

      Aim/Background: Colorectal carcinoma cancer is one of the main types of cancer with high death rate of patients, according to their non-healthy lifestyle. In this research, we evaluated inhibitory of white tea clone 100 …

    6. Article

      Acute Toxicity of Flower Extracts from Dolichandrone serrulata in Mice

      Teeraporn Katisart, Ampa Konsue

      pp. 230–235 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_42_19 · Published

      Context:Dolichandrone serrulata flowers are widely used as vegetables in northern and eastern Thailand. However, there is no report on the toxicities of this plant. Objective: The present study was aimed to determine the…

    7. Article

      Mitigation of Radiation‑Induced Oxidative Stress by Methanolic Extract of Tragia involucrata in Swiss Albino Mice

      Nivya Machettira Thimmaiah, Chandrashekhar Gajanan Joshi, Rajashekhar K Patil, Ajay S Khandagale, HM Somashekarappa, D Ananda, HM Manjunath

      pp. 236–243 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_177_18 · Published

      Background: Tragia involucrata L. has been used in Indian traditional medicine since centuries to treat various ailments. The plant remains unexplored for its radioprotective properties and hence the present study. Objec…

    8. Article

      Phytochemical Content and Antioxidant Activities of Pomelo Peel Extract

      Zead Helmi Abudayeh, Ihab Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Shaimaa M Mohammed, Asser Ashraf Ahmad

      pp. 244–247 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_180_18 · Published

      Background:There is an increasing interest in the antioxidant measurement of some plant constituents. Plant component, especially fruit, has antioxidant components which are safe, economic, and powerful to reduce oxidati…

    9. Article

      Evaluation of Antioxidant and Analgesic Activities of Three Medicinal Plants

      Amir Hossain, Akbar Hossain, Sultana Juhara Mannan

      pp. 248–253 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_164_18 · Published

      Background: Medicinal plant species with antioxidant and pro‑oxidant properties contemplate in high number of flavonoids, carotenoids, and phenolic acids. This present study has been designed to evaluate antioxidant and …

    10. Article

      Evaluation of the Protective Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Seed Kernel of Caesalpinia bonducella Flem (EECB) on Forced Swimming‑Induced Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Mice

      Phulen Sarma, Mukundam Borah, Swarnamoni Das

      pp. 254–259 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_172_18 · Published

      Objective:To study the protective effect of Ethanolic extract of seed kernal of caessalpinia bonducella Flem on forced swimming‑induced chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in mice. Materials and Methods: Male albino mice of 2…

    11. Article

      Neuroprotective and Anti‑inflammatory Activities of Aegiceras corniculatum (L.) Blanco

      Badarinath D Kulkarni, Joy Harris Hoskeri, AB Vedamurthy

      pp. 260–266 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_48_19 · Published

      Objectives:The objective of the study is to evaluate the antioxidant, anti‑inflammatory, and neuroprotective potential of Aegiceras corniculatum (L.) Blanco. Materials and Methods: Sequential Soxhlet extraction of titled…

    12. Article

      High‑Performance Thin‑Layer Chromatography Estimation of Boeravinone‑B in Boerhavia diffusa L. and its Polyherbal Dosage Form (Capsule)

      Arjun Singh, Himanshu Sharma, Ravinder Singh, Narayanam Srikanth

      pp. 267–272 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_161_18 · Published

      Background: Qualitative and quantitative marker estimation is the quality basis of Ayurvedic pharmaceuticals. Boerhavia diffusa is a widely used herb in the Indian system of medicine.Objective:Estimation of boeravinone-B…

    13. Article

      Alpha Glucosidase Inhibiting Activity and in vivo Antidiabetic Activity of Fraxinus floribunda Bark in Streptozotocin‑Induced Diabetic Rats

      Arunika Subba, Ram Kumar Sahu, Shiv Bhardwaj, Palash Mandal

      pp. 273–278 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_32_19 · Published

      Background:Diabetes mellitus is a serious health problem being the third largest cause of death worldwide. Natural sources of antidiabetic agents are of high demand due to side effects of modern drugs. Bark of Fraxinus f…

    14. Article

      In silico Anti‑Preeclampsia Potential of Phytochemical Found in Ficus elastica

      Chrismis Novalinda Ginting, I Nyoman Ehrich Lister, Ermi Girsang, Yolanda Eliza Putri, Maya Sari Mutia, Riastawaty Purba, Wahyu Widowati, Satrio Haryo Benowo Wibowo, Rizal Rizal

      pp. 279–282 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_176_18 · Published

      Context: Preeclampsia (PE) is a disorder found in pregnant women characterized by high blood pressure and high protein content in urine. Delivery of the baby and placenta is the most recommended treatment in PE, but trea…

    15. Article

      Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Origanum elongatum Essential Oil

      Hanane Oualili, Rachid Nmila, Fatima Chibi, Mariama Lasky, Abderrahmane Mricha, Halima Rchid

      pp. 283–289 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_157_18 · Published

      Background: In recent years, antioxidants have become essential in nutrition because of their ability to protect the body against oxidative cell damage that can produce dangerous diseases. Medicinal plants are a major so…

    16. Article

      An Open‑Label, Multi‑Center, Prospective, Interventional, Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ayuvigo Forte Capsules in Patients Suffering from Oligospermia

      Sanjay M Tamoli, Narendra B Mundhe, Devdatta A Deshmukh, Shishir Purushottam Pande, Rahul Ramkrushna Kamde, Vidyadhar S Kumbhar, Sachin Anil Upasani, Swapnali B Mahadik

      pp. 290–294 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_158_18 · Published

      Background: Oligospermia refers to semen with a low concentration of sperms. Oligospermia is one of the common causative factors of male infertility. Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy and…

    17. Article

      Safety and Antioxidant Potential of Traditional Thai Poly‑Herbal Tea “Phy‑Blica‑D” Used as a Rejuvenation Formula

      Acharaporn Issuriya, Nuntitporn Puangkeaw, Piyapong Choochana, Patcharawalai Jaisamut, Nongluk Kunworarath, Katesarin Maneenoon, Surasak Limsuwan, Thammarat Kaewmanee, Sasitorn Chusri

      pp. 295–303 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_5_19 · Published

      Background:The rising popularity of phytonutrient consumption may be due to a vast number of scientific studies that have revealed their health benefits; however, concerns regarding the medical safety of herbal‑based pro…

    18. Article

      Study of Antidiabetic Properties of Uvaria narum Leaf Extract through Glucose Uptake and Glucose Transporter 4 Expression Studies in 3T3L1 Cell Line Model

      Murad Alsawalha, PB Janardhana, KR Padma, Shiva Shankar Reddy, Abeer M Al-Subaie, Srinivasa Rao Bolla, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Joel P Joseph, Surapaneni Krishna Mohan

      pp. 304–309 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_7_19 · Published

      Background: Uvaria narum (UN) is known to have antipyretic, antimicrobial, anti‑inflammatory and antimalarial properties. The antidiabetic properties of UN remains unexplored. The current study has been aimed at understa…

    19. Article

      In vitro Studies on the Inhibition of α-Amylase and α-Glucosidase by Hydro-ethanolic Extract of Pluchea lanceolata, Alhagi pseudalhagi, Caesalpinia bonduc

      Anupam Kumar Sachan, Ch V Rao, Nikhil Kumar Sachan

      pp. 310–314 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_31_19 · Published

      Background: Pluchea lanceolata (Rasna), Alhagi pseudalhagi (Jawasa), and Caesalpinia bonduc (Latakaranja) important medicinal plants widely used in India as folk medicine. These plants have been used to control diabetes …

    20. Article

      Antioxidative Properties of Thymus vulgaris on Liver Rats Induced by Paclitaxel

      Mohammad Reza Salahshoor, Shiva Roshankhah, Cyrus Jalili

      pp. 315–320 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_45_19 · Published

      Background: Thymus vulgaris (Thym) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae with potent antioxidant, and it has been beneficial effects during short‑term administration. Paclitaxel sold under the bran…

    21. Article

      Design and Development of Microparticulate Delivery System for Curcumin

      Aditi Shrinivas Kulkarni, Santosh S Bhujbal

      pp. 321–328 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_24_19 · Published

      Background:Curcumin has been associated with remarkable beneficial effects; despite having a broad spectrum of activities, curcumin is characterized by poor water solubility and low bioavailability. Objective:The objecti…

    SHORT COMMUNICATION

    1. Communication

      Leaf Extract of Eugenia uniflora L. Prevents Episodic Memory Impairment Induced by Streptozotocin in Rats

      Ilton Santos da Silva, Joana Rosar Corbellini, Gabrielle Pfutzenreuter, Leila Teresinha Maranho, Márcia Regina Pincerati

      pp. 329–332 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_37_19 · Published

      Background: Eugenia uniflora is a plant found in several countries of South America and is traditionally used in folk medicine as an antimicrobial, anti‑inflammatory, and antihypertensive agent. Objective: This study aim…