Cover: Pharmacognosy Research
Pharmacognosy Research
Volume 11, Issue 4
· pp. 333–413 · 14 articles
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 4
- Published
- Pages
- 333–413
- Articles
- 14
- Sections
- 2
- ISSN
- ISSN: Print - 0976-4836, Online - 0974-8490
- Journal
- Pharmacogn. Res.
In this issue
Original Article
- Article
Pharmacognostic Evaluation of Carapa guianensis Aubl. Leaves: A Medicinal Plant Native from Brazilian Amazon
Tássio Rômulo Silva Araújo Luz, José Antonio Costa Leite, Samara Araújo Bezerra, Ludmilla Santos Silva de Mesquita, Edilene Carvalho Gomes Ribeiro, José Wilson Carvalho De Mesquita, Daniella Patrícia Brandão Silveira, Maria Cristiane Aranha Brito, Crisálida Machado Vilanova, Flavia Maria Mendonça do Amaral, Denise Fernandes Coutinho
pp. 333–338 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_41_19 · Published
Background: Carapa guianensis Aubl., known as crabwood, has been used in folk medicine as anti‑inflammatory, wound healing, and for the treatment of flu and colds. Objective:The present study aimed to establish the pharm…
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Chromatographic Profiles, Anti‑inflammatory, and Cytotoxicity Potential of Extracts of Banisteriopsis pubipetala (A. Juss)
Jeane Ferreira Leal de Freitas, Flávia Dayrell França, Míriam Martins Chaves, Elytania Veiga Menezes, Afrânio Farias De Melo Júnior, Dario Alves De Oliveira, Clarice Avelar Almeida, Kamylla Santos Teixeira, Murilo Malveira Brandão, Vanessa de Andrade Royo
pp. 339–345 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_71_19 · Published
Background:Banisteriopsis pubipetala is a little‑studied species belonging to the same genus of B. caapi, which stands out for the bioactive compounds known to be important in the degenerative diseases treatment. Objecti…
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Comparative Evaluation of in vitro Antioxidant Activities and High‑Performance Liquid Chromatography Fingerprinting of Fruit Peels Collected from Food Processing Industry Wastes
Sarbaswarup Ghosh, Jayanta Kumar Chatterjee, Alok Kumar Hazra
pp. 346–351 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_13_19 · Published
Background: An enormous quantity of fruit peel is obtained from food processing industry as leftover materials which cause environmental pollution if not used judiciously. Objective: The present study was focused to expl…
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Anticataract Activity of Forskolin by Inhibiting Polyol Pathway for the Prevention of Diabetic Complication
Damera Sujatha, Ajmera Rama Rao, Ciddi Veeresham
pp. 352–355 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_68_19 · Published
Background: Cataract is the opacification or optical dysfunction of the crystalline lens. Diabetes has been considered to be one of the major risk factors of cataract. Objective: The present study was designed to evaluat…
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Effect of Geraniol and Clarithromycin Combination against Gastric Ulcers Induced by Acetic Acid and Helicobacter pylori in Rats
Subrat Kumar Bhattamisra, Lee Peng Hooi, Lai Pey Shyan, Lee Boon Chieh, Mayuren Candasamy, Priyadarshi Soumyaranjan Sahu
pp. 356–362 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_21_19 · Published
Background: Previous work showed geraniol to have anti‑Helicobacter pylori activity in vivo and in vitro. Further, it has augmented the anti‑H. pyloriactivity of clarithromycin in vitro. Objective:Geraniol and clarithrom…
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Potent Procoagulant and Platelet Aggregation Inducing Serine Protease from Tridax procumbens Extract
Vinod Gubbiveeranna, CG Kusuma, S Bhavana, CK Sumachirayu, H Ravikumar, S Nagaraju
pp. 363–370 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_4_19 · Published
Background: Tridax procumbens extract (TPE) has been widely used in tribal/folk medicine to stop bleeding and to enhance wound healing process. Based on its traditional medicinal importance, the TPE is evaluated for its …
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Antidiarrheal Activity of Some Selected Nigerian Plants Used in Traditional Medicine
Christiana J Dawurung, Jurbe G Gotep, Joy G Usman, Ishaku L Elisha, Lami H Lombin, Stephen G Pyne
pp. 371–377 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_43_19 · Published
Context: Herbal preparations of the various parts of Vitellaria paradoxa, Neorautanenia mitis, Senna surattensis, and Hydnora abyssinica have been used in the Nigerian traditional medical practice to treat the symptoms o…
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Production of Antioxidant Exopolysaccharide from Pseudomonas aeruginosa Utilizing Heavy Oil as a Solo Carbon Source
Anas A Darwish, Omar A. M. Al-Bar, Rakan H Yousef, Said S Moselhy, Youssri M Ahmed, Khalid Rehman Hakeem
pp. 378–383 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_40_19 · Published
Aim/Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is capable of utilizing heavy oil hydrocarbons as a sole carbon source. P. aeruginosa produce exopolysaccharide (EPS) in an inorganic medium in the presence of crude oil. Several en…
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Inhibitory Effect of Salvadora persica (Miswak) against Cigarette Smoke‑induced Mutagenicity and Sperm Abnormalities in Rats
Syed Imam Rabbani, Sultan Sajid, Vasudevan Mani, Omar Khan, M A. A. Salman
pp. 384–388 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_65_19 · Published
Objective:The objective of the study is to evaluate the inhibitory effect of Salvadora persica against the cigarette smoke‑induced mutagenicity and sperm damages in rats. Materials and Methods: Young male Wistar rats of …
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Antilipidemic Properties of Calpurnia aurea Leaf Extract on High-Fat Diet Induced Hyperlipidemia
Welde Mengistu, Seifu Daniel, Natesan Gnanasekaran
pp. 389–395 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_10_18 · Published
Background: Hyperlipidemia is described by raised in the plasma lipids including triglycerides (TG), cholesterols, cholesterol esters, phospholipids as well as plasma lipoproteins, for example, very low‑density lipoprote…
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Two Lycopodium Alkaloids from the Aerial Parts of Huperzia phlegmaria
Dang Kim Thu, Dao Thi Vui, Bui Thanh Tung
pp. 396–399 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_82_19 · Published
Background:Huperzia phlegmaria has been used to enhancing memory and alleviate brain disorders. It contains high amount of alkaloids, which are potent acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor.Materials and Methods:Lycopodiu…
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Antioxidant Potential of Ethanolic Extract of Canavalia Species in High‑fat Diet and Streptozotocin‑induced Diabetic Rats
Anitha Kuttiappan, Sabapathi Mohana Lakshmi, SV Satyanarayana
pp. 400–405 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_46_19 · Published
Background:The present study is to enlighten the antioxidant effect of ethanolic seed extracts of Canavalia species in high‑fat diet and streptozotocin (HFD + STZ)‑induced diabetic screening model. Objectives:The dispute…
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Effect of Plain and Fortified Amla Fruit Powder on Aluminum‑induced Alzheimer’s Disease in Wistar Rats
Thonangi Chandi Vishala, Gummalla Pitchaiah, D Pravadha, Akula Annapurna
pp. 406–409 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_17_17 · Published
Objectives: The present study was designed to evaluate the antioxidant and Nootropic activities of Emblica officinalis against aluminum‑induced Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in Wistar rats. Materials and Methods: Alzheimer’s …
SHORT COMMUNICATION
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Carqueja (Baccharis trimera) Essential Oil Chronic Treatment Induces Ventricular Repolarization Disorder in Healthy Rats but Not in Type 2 Diabetic Rats
Alice Pereira Duque, Carole Sant'ana Massolar, Cristiane Barbosa Rocha, Ana Paula Machado Da Rocha, Ricardo Felipe Alves Moreira, Luiz Fernando Rodrigues Junior
pp. 410–413 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_54_19 · Published
Background:Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) development. The pharmacological treatment of T2DM can increase cardiovascular risk in diabetic patients. Carqueja (Bacch…