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    Pharmacognosy Research

    Volume 12, Issue 4

    · pp. 337–470 · 20 articles

    Volume
    12
    Issue
    4
    Published
    Pages
    337–470
    Articles
    20
    Sections
    2
    ISSN
    ISSN: Print - 0976-4836, Online - 0974-8490
    Journal
    Pharmacogn. Res.
    Original ArticleShort Communication

    In this issue

    Original Article

    1. Article

      In vitro 3‑Hydroxy‑3‑methylglutaryl‑coenzyme: A Reductase Inhibition Assay of Triphala Ayurvedic Formulation

      Chawannuch Mudjupa, Prasob-Orn Rinthong

      pp. 337–341 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_68_20 · Published

      Background:Triphala, the Ayurvedic herbal formulation composed of Terminalia chebulaRetz. (Combretaceae), Terminalia belliricaRoxb. (Combretaceae), and Phyllanthus emblica L. (Euphorbiaceae) fruits. It has been reported …

    2. Article

      Gas Chromatography‑High‑Resolution Mass Spectrometry Elucidation and in vitro Cell Line Studies (Sulforhodamine B) on Niosomal Gel of Benincasa hispida

      Gaurav Mahesh Doshi, Akanksha Dilip Badgujar, Ishan Sudhir Mathurvaishya

      pp. 342–351 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_37_20 · Published

      Background: The Cucurbitaceae family has been known for its presence of phytoconstituents, namely, lupeol, β-sitosterol, terpenoids, phenols, and proteins with therapeutic potential. Objectives: The research paper tries …

    3. Article

      Larvicidal Efficacy of Andrographis paniculata and Tinospora cordifolia against Aedes aegypti: A Dengue Vector

      Anubrata Paul, V Samuel Raj, Arpana Vibhuti, Ramendra Pati Pandey

      pp. 352–360 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_35_20 · Published

      Background:Aedes aegypti, dengue fever mosquito, is predominantly accompanying the transmission of dengue in tropical and subtropical countries of the world, causing millions of deaths every year. Materials and Methods:T…

    4. Article

      Phytochemical Screening and Bioactive Potential of Pod Seed Extracts of Leucaena leucocephala Linn

      Om Prakash, Salma Malik, Kumari Vandana Rani, Vipin Kumar Verma

      pp. 361–367 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_49_20 · Published

      Background:Free radicals generated during injury lead to the development of various diseases such as diabetes, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular disease, and cancer. Antioxidants present in plants can prevent the de…

    5. Article

      Comparative Analysis of the Antimicrobial Potential of Stem and Fruit Extracts of Calotropis procera

      Sharafa Adegoke Bello, Tawakalt Adedayo Ayofe, Mohammed Faridat Yakub, Abdullahi Temitope Jamiu

      pp. 368–374 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_58_20 · Published

      Background: The dramatic rise in antimicrobial resistance continues to threaten the effective management and treatment of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Medicinal plants offer excellent therapeutic alterna…

    6. Article

      Phytochemical and Pharmacological Screening of Begonia grandis Dryand

      Srinivasarao Pendy, Krishna Nallamothu, Ganapaty Seru, Sunitha Katta, Sumanta Mondal

      pp. 375–379 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_67_20 · Published

      Begonia grandis Dryand (Family: Begoniaceae) was screened for its phytoconstituents and evaluated for its ethnomedicinal potential as an antioxidant and hepatoprotective agent. The preliminary phytochemical studies of th…

    7. Article

      Targeted Delivery of Curcumin Using MgONPs and Solid Lipid Nanoparticles: Attenuates Aluminum‑Induced Neurotoxicity in Albino Rats

      Swathi Ganna, Rajasekhara Reddy Gutturu, Rajesh Megala, Rasajna Nadella, Deva Prasad Raju Borelli, John Sushma Nannepaga

      pp. 380–386 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_18_20 · Published

      Background:Aluminum is a potent environmental toxin and its increasing entry exposes human beings to its neurotoxicity. Objective: The authors investigated the efficacy of delivery systems (magnesium oxide nanoparticles …

    8. Article

      In vivo Evaluation of Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Analgesic, and Anti‑Inflammatory Activities of Nilavembu Kudineer Capsule in Comparison with Siddha Classical Nilavembu Kudineer

      GS Lekha, E Deepika, S Swetha, A Kanagarajan, V Gayathridevi, KS Santhy

      pp. 387–393 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_23_20 · Published

      Background: The classical Siddha formulation Nilavembu Kudineer(NVK) is more effective in treating fever, infection, pain, and inflammation, but it is a liquid, is bitter in taste, is in a non-palatable form, and hence i…

    9. Article

      Pharmacognostic, Phytochemical, and Anti‑Inflammatory Effects of Corynaea crassa: A Comparative Study of Plants from Ecuador and Peru

      AJ Lopez-Barrera, YI Gutierrez-Gaiten, Migdalia Miranda-Martinez, IA Choez-Guaranda, SG Ruiz-Reyes, R Scull-Lizama

      pp. 394–402 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_42_20 · Published

      Background:Corynaea crassa Hook. F (Balanophoraceae), is a hemiparasitic plant that grows on the roots of other species, commonly known as “huanarpo male” and traditionally used as an anti‑inflammatory and aphrodisiac. O…

    10. Article

      Inhibitory Activity of Lupinifolin Isolated from Derris reticulata Stem against Biofilm Formation of Streptococcus mutans and Staphylococcus aureus

      Pawitra Pulbutr, Kaewkallaya Thongrak, Apicharti Thitprapai, Sakulrat Rattanakiat, Chawannuch Mudjupa, Achida Jaruchotikamol

      pp. 403–408 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_57_20 · Published

      Background:Biofilm formation activity of pathogenic bacteria plays an important role in the pathogenesis and progression of various diseases caused by bacterial infections. It has been reported that lupinifolin, a major …

    11. Article

      Pharmacognostic Evaluation of Aerial Parts of Euphorbia tirucalli

      B Swapna, R Harisha, Satvik Kotha, M Raghavendra Rao, S Ramachandra Setty

      pp. 409–415 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_59_20 · Published

      Objectives: This study aimed to establish the pharmacognostic profile of aerial parts of Euphorbia tirucalli(ET) as per World Health Organization guidelines for ensuring the quality and identification of adulteration. Ma…

    12. Article

      The Cellular Activities of the Subfraction of Red Onion Peel Crude Ethanolic Extract in MDA‑MB‑231 Cells

      Sin Pei Choe, Poh Chiew Siah, Shern Kwok Lim, Kok Khiang Peh, Ming Thong Ong, Boon Yin Khoo

      pp. 416–423 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_20_20 · Published

      Aims:This study aimed to evaluate the cellular activities of a subfraction (F1) of red onion peel crude ethanolic extract in MDA-MB-231. Materials and Methods:The cell cycle profile and apoptosis induction in F1-treated …

    13. Article

      Anatomical Description and in vitro Evaluation of the Antibacterial Potential of Aristolochia esperanzae Kuntze (Aristolochiaceae) Extract on Oral Micro-organisms

      Carlos Roberto Botelho-Filho, Gabriela Keiko Izumi, Juliana Campos Vieira, Fernanda Mara de Paiva Bertoli, Antônio Pedro Ricomini Filho, Leila Teresinha Maranho, Flares Baratto-Filho, Marilisa Carneiro Leão Gabardo

      pp. 424–429 · DOI: 0.4103/pr.pr_52_20 · Published

      Background:Aristolochia esperanzae Kuntze (Aristolochiaceae) is a plant present in the Brazilian flora, with few studies in the dental area, but used in integrative therapies to treat some health problems. Objectives: Th…

    14. Article

      Toxicity Evaluation of Camellia sinensis var. assamica and Its Fermented Miang Product

      Sukanya Chachiyo, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn, Chalermpong Saenjum, Kittipan Rerkasem, Somdet Srichairatakool, Kongsak Boonyapranai, Wason Parklak, Voravuth Somsak, Sakaewan Ounjaijean

      pp. 430–436 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_22_20 · Published

      Introduction:Camellia sinensisvar. assamica (Assam tea or Cha‑Miang [CM]) is widely accepted to be beneficial to health. The tea leaf is used to produce various fermented tea products such as black tea (China, India) and…

    15. Article

      Phytochemical Screening, Antibacterial‑Guided Fractionation, and Thin‑Layer Chromatographic Pattern of the Extract Obtained from Diploknema butyracea

      Supriya Tiwari, Samjhana Nepal, Shraddha Sigdel, Sarju Bhattarai, Rabindra Kumar Rokaya, Jitendra Pandey, Ram Bahadur Khadka, Pramod Aryal, Ravin Bhandari

      pp. 437–443 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_27_20 · Published

      Objective:Diploknema butyracea (family: Sapotaceae), commonly known as the Indian butter tree or Chyuri, is habitat to Nepal and distributed from Garhwal to Sikkim up to Bhutan. This study was aimed to investigate and ex…

    16. Article

      Acute Toxicity and Cytogenotoxicity of Yangambin Isolated from Ocotea duckei Vattimo‑Gil

      Maria Isabel de Assis Lima Castro, Marta Gerusa Soares de Lucena, Camilla Vila Nova Soares Silva, Yhasminie Karine da Silva Xavie, José Maria Barbosa Filho, Maria Madalena Rocha Silva Teles, Laisla Rangel Peixoto, Ivone Antônia de Souza, Eliete Cavalcanti da Silva

      pp. 444–449 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_73_20 · Published

      Background:Yangambin, a lignan isolated from Ocotea duckei leaves, has been reported to have antitumor, anxiolytic, hypotensive, and leishmanicidal activity, but there is little information on toxicity. Objective:The aim…

    17. Article

      Identification, Preliminary Genetic, and Biochemical Analyses the Hedera Plants Which Naturally Distribute in Vietn

      Nguyen Tuan Hiep, Pham Thi Hong Nhung, Nguyen Hoai Nguyen, Do Thi Thuy Linh, Hoang Thanh Duong, Do Thi Le Hang, Pham Thanh Huyen, Vu Thi Thom, Nguyen Minh Khoi, Dinh Doan Long

      pp. 450–454 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_65_20 · Published

      Background:Hedera is a genus of 12–15 species of evergreen climbing woody plants in the family Araliaceae that are considered as traditional medicinal plants. Objectives:The objectives were to classify Hedera species col…

    18. Article

      Natural Gastroprotective Remedy from the Branches of Spondias tuberosa Arruda

      Amanda Dias de Araujo, George Souza Feitoza, Fernanda Granja da Silva Oliveira, Bruno Oliveira de Veras, Francinete Francis Lacerda, Nicácio Henrique da Silva, Wolfgang Harand, Silvania T Paz, Mário Ribeiro de Melo-Júnior, Jackson Roberto Guedes da Silva Almeida, Marcia Vanusa da Silva, Maria Tereza dos Santos Correia

      pp. 455–459 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_43_20 · Published

      Background: Gastric ulcers are a worldwide health problem and their poor healing is one of the most important causes for their recurrence. Several species of Spondias are used in traditional medicine for the treatment of…

    19. Article

      Antihypertensive Effect of Methanol Leaf Extract of Azadirachta indica is Mediated through Suppression of Renal Caspase 3 Expressions on Nω‑Nitro‑L‑Arginine Methyl Ester Induced Hypertension

      Temidayo Olutayo Omobowale, Ademola Adetokunbo Oyagbemi, Olumuyiwa Abiola Adejumobi, Fisayo Ugbor, Ebunoluwa Racheal Asenuga, Temitayo Olabisi Ajibade, Jeremiah Moyinoluwa Afolabi, Blessing Seun Ogunpolu, Olufunke Olubunmi Falayi, Idayat Titilayo Gbadamos, Olufunke Eunice Ola-Davies, Adebowale Bernard Saba, Anofi Ashafa, Momoh Audu Yakubu, Adeolu Alex Adedapo, Oluwafemi Omoniyi Oguntibeju

      pp. 460–465 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_10_20 · Published

      Background:Azadirachta indica (AI) Adr Juss (Meliaceae), known as neem, has been used traditionally for the treatment of various disease conditions including obesity and hypertension. Objective: The antihypertensive effe…

    Short Communication

    1. Communication

      Untargeted Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Analysis and Evaluation of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity of Zingiber nimmonii (J. Graham) Dalzell Rhizome Extracts

      Aswati Ravindranathan Nair, G Ganapathy

      pp. 466–470 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_19_20 · Published

      Background:Zingiber nimmonii (J. Graham) Dalzell (syn.Z. cernuum) endemic to peninsular India have been documented to be in use since ancient times in several traditional systems of medicine. Z. nimmoniiwith ethnomedicin…