Volume 12, Issue 3

· pp. 207–335 · 18 articles

Volume: 12
Issue: 3
Published
Pages: 207–335
Articles: 18
Sections: 2
ISSN: ISSN: Print - 0976-4836, Online - 0974-8490
Journal: Pharmacogn. Res.

Original Article Research Article

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Original Article

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Toxicological Study of the Effect in vivo and in vitro of Artemisia herba-alba Aqueous Extract in Rats
Ali Lahna, Naima Benjelloun, Nadia Seddik, Mernissi Farida, Abdallah Naya, Mounia Oudghiri
pp. 207–211 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_4_20 · Published
Background:Artemisia herba-alba(AHA) is largely used in folk medicine in different countries. However, rare studies provided toxicological evaluation regarding their safety on human health. Objective: This study investig…

Research Article

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Liquid Chromatography High‑Resolution Mass Spectrometry Analysis, Phytochemical and Biological Study of Two Aizoaceae Plants: A New Kaempferol Derivative from Trianthema portulacastrum L.
Hala Abuzaid, Elham Amin, Abeer Moawad, Usama Ramadan Abdelmohsen, Mona Hetta, Rabab Mohammed
pp. 212–218 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_119_19 · Published
Background:Natural remedies used for the treatment of liver diseases have a major concernworldwide. Objectives: Evaluation of the cytotoxic potential of successive fractions of two Aizoaceae plants; Trianthema portulacas…
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Terminalia chebula Retz: A Prospective Agent in Reducing the Doxorubicin‑Mediated Cardiotoxicity
M Aamina, Ahmad Alhowail, Maha Aldubayan, Syed Imam Rabbani
pp. 219–224 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_109_19 · Published
Objectives: The present study evaluated the role of Terminalia chebulaRetz. extract against doxorubicin (DXR)‑mediated cardiac damages in male and female rats.Materials and Methods: The ethanolic extract of T. chebula (0…
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Effect of a Thai Folk Recipe on Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant Activities, and α‑Glucosidase Inhibition by Different Solvent Extracts
Anirut Namwong, Pramote Thongkrajai, Ampa Konsue
pp. 225–229 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_100_19 · Published
Context:Thai traditional medicine (TTM) has been widely use to treatment of various diseases. Aims:The aims of this study were determined on phytochemical screening, antioxidations, and α‑glucosidase inhibition by differ…
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Antidiabetic and Antidyslipidemic Activities of Hexane/Ethyl Acetate/Methanol Fractions of Paspalum scrobiculatum Linn. Grains in High‑Fat Diet and Streptozotocin‑Induced Diabetic Rats
G Jyothi Reddy, K Bhaskar Reddy, G V Subba Reddy
pp. 230–235 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_6_20 · Published
Background: Dietary habits and sedentary lifestyle are the major causes of increasing obesity, which in turn causes diabetes and cardiovascular problems. With this alarming increase, there is a need for alternative thera…
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Effect of Seasonal Variation on Euphadienol Content in Euphorbia antiquorum L. and Euphorbia tirucalli L. using High‑Performance Thin‑Layer Chromatography Method
Sudipta Roy, Rabinarayan Acharya, VJ Shukla, Anagha Ranade
pp. 236–242 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_1_20 · Published 14 August 2020
Background:Ayurveda emphasizes that different parts of plants (both organized and unorganized) should be collected on a certain season to get their better yield and therapeutic value. In general, Kshira (latex) should be…
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A Phytochemical Analysis and In vivo Effects of an Herbal Aphrodisiac Newtonia hildebrandtii on Male Wistar Rat Reproductive System
Thomson Msiska, Anthony Mwakikunga, David Tembo, Fanuel Lampiao
pp. 243–249 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_112_19 · Published
Background:The study was aimed at screening phytochemicals and evaluating the effects of aqueous and 50% (v/v) methanol stem bark extracts of Newtonia hildebrandtii on male rat reproductive system.Materials and Methods: …
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Kaempferol – A Dietary Flavonoid Isolated from Blepharis integrifolia
KM Anil Kumar, Ramith Ramu, S Chandan, Shivaraju Harikaranahalli Puttaiah
pp. 250–259 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_114_19 · Published
Background:Blepharis integrifoliais in the preparation of traditional formulation for the treatment of various diseases, including digestive disorders such as flatulence and dysentery. Although a very few studies have as…
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Screening of Cytotoxic Activity of Hematite (α‑Fe2O3) Nanoparticles from Butea monosperma on MCF‑7 Cells
Debasish Pradhan, Shaktiprasad Pradhan, Bandana Behera, Adyasa Samantaray
pp. 260–266 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_115_19 · Published
Background: Hematite (α‑Fe2O3) has been used as an antimicrobial and disinfectant agent. Nevertheless, there are limited data about antitumor potential. This study was focused on investigating cytotoxic effects of Hemati…
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Evaluation of Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant Potential of Bael Leaf (Aegle marmelos) on Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Line
Kanokwan Kulprachakarn, Sakaewan Ounjaijean, Somdet Srichairatanakool, Duangta Kanjanapothi
pp. 267–271 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_15_20 · Published
Background: Aegle marmelos (Bael) is one of the important medicinal plants for curing human diseases. Nevertheless, the information about the cytotoxic and antioxidant effects of Bael leaf is not much. Objectives: The ob…
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Chemical Analysis and Biological Potentials of Extracts from Colpomenia sinuosa
Reem Monal Al Monla, Zeina T Dassouki, Hala Gali-Muhtasib, Hiba R Mawlawi
pp. 272–277 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_91_19 · Published
Background:Colpomenia sinuosa is a brown alga rich in molecules of pharmacological, nutraceutical, and functional properties. Despite its therapeutic potentials, this alga is poorly studied in this area of the Mediterran…
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Effect of Carbon Tetrachloride‑induced Hepatic Injury on Luffa acutangula (var.) Amara
E Prabhu Daniel, AR Vijayakumar, W Clement Atlee, R Ilavarasan, M Sivakumar
pp. 278–284 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_113_19 · Published
Objectives:To study the reversal effect of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)‑induced hepatic injury on the ethyl acetate and ethanol extracts of Luffa acutangula var. amara in Wistar rats. Materials and Methods: The study incl…
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Comparative Botanical and Phytochemical Studies of Ambiguous Medicinal Plant Species of Wedelia and Eclipta (Fam. Asteraceae) Used in ASU Systems of Medicine with Special Reference to in‑silico Screening of Hepatoprotective Potential of Marker Wedelolacto
C Arunachalam, R Arunadevi, S Murugammal, N Monika, R Susila, S N Sunil Kumar
pp. 285–298 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_11_20 · Published
Context:In traditional medicine,Kesaraja (Ayurveda) or Manjal karisali (Siddha) is effective for jaundice.Aim:Three species of Asteraceae need to be studied for their therapeutic superiority of their intended claim. They…
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Citrus limon L. Gel Stimulate Lymphocytes and Interleukin‑10 Expression in Traumatic Diabetic Oral Ulcers
Fatma Yasmin Mahdani, Diah Savitri Ernawati, Priyo Hadi, Bagus Soebadi, Shiffin Devi Mardiyana, Dwi Susanti, Meircurius Dwi Condro Surboyo
pp. 299–302 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_12_20 · Published
Background:Citrus limon L. and its peel report anti‑inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. However, the effects of C. limonL. gel to treat traumatic oral ulcers on diabetic conditions have…
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Cholinergic‑Enhancing and Antioxidant Effect of Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. (Fabaceae) Landrace Aqueous Extract on Scopolamine‑Induced Amnesia in Male Swiss Mice
Hervé Hervé Ngatanko Abaissou, Harquin Simplice Foyet, Eglantine Keugong Wado, Balbine Kamleu Nkwingwa, Jorelle Linda Damo Kamda, Lea Blondelle Kenko Djomessie, Alin Ciobica, Elisabeth Ngo Bum
pp. 303–312 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_62_19 · Published
Background:Currently, no drug effectively curbs down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and thus early prevention is important.Objectives: The present study was conducted to investigate the protective effects o…
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Determination of Flavan‑3‑ols by High‑Performance Liquid Chromatography‑Photodiode Array, Antioxidant Potential, Antimicrobial Activity and Pharmacognostic Evaluation of Maytenus obtusifolia (Mart.) Leaves
Diego Igor Alves Fernandes de Araújo, Anny Palloma de Lima Arruda Fernandes, Anderson Angel Vieira Pinheiro, Augusto Lopes Souto, Kaio Aragão Sales, Priscylla Rayama Alves Fernandes de Araújo, Rodrigo Silva de Andrade, Marcelo Sobral da Silva
pp. 313–321 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_9_20 · Published
Background:Maytenus obtusifoliaMart. (Syn. Monteverdia obtusifolia Mart. Biral), Celastraceae, is a species located on the coast of Brazil, which is commonly used as anti‑inflammatory and on the treatment of gastric ulce…
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Trypanocidal Potentialities of Skimmianine an Alkaloid Isolated from Zanthoxylum pistaciifolium Griseb Leaves
Yamilé Heredia Diaz, Julio César Escalona Arranz, Rosalia González Fernández, Ania Ochoa Pacheco, Jesus García Díaz, Lianet Monzote Fidalgo, Denise da Gama Jaén Batista, Cristiane Franca da Silva, Paul Cos
pp. 322–327 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_44_19 · Published
Background: Zanthoxylum pistaciifolium Griseb (Rutaceae) is an endemic Cuban species traditionally used for respiratory ailment treatments and religious practices. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the in …
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Evaluation of the Antioxidant and Gastric Antiulcerogenic Activities of the Hydroalcoholic Extract and Leaf Fractions of Solanum stipulaceum Roem. and Schult.
Cirlane Alves Araujo de Lima, Daniela Feitosa de Oliveira, Andressa da Silva, Robson Silva de Lima, Jymmys Lopes dos Santos, Antônio Santos Dias, André Luiz Lima Menezes dos Santos, Jamylle Nunes de Souza Ferro, Andrea Yu Kwan Villar Shan, Brancilene Santos de Araujo, Emiliano de Oliveira Barreto, Maria Silene da Silva, Josemar Sena Batista, Sara Maria Thomazzi, Sonia Piacente, Cosimo Pizza, Charles dos Santos Estevam
pp. 328–335 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_2_20 · Published
Background:An earlier ethnobotanical study showed that the species Solanum stipulaceumwas indicated first in many orders for the treatment of gastric ulcers. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate phytochemical prof…