Cover: Pharmacognosy Research
Pharmacognosy Research
Volume 13, Issue 4
11 October 2021 · pp. 173–273 · 12 articles
- Volume
- 13
- Issue
- 4
- Published
- 11 October 2021
- Pages
- 173–273
- Articles
- 12
- Sections
- 2
- ISSN
- ISSN: Print - 0976-4836, Online - 0974-8490
- Journal
- Pharmacogn. Res.
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
Preventive Medicinal Plants and their Phytoconstituents against SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19
Neelesh Kumar Nema, Ghouse Modin Nabeesab Mamdapur, Smitha Sarojam, Swapnil Devidas Khamborkar, Linson Cheruveettil Sajan, Sachithra Sabu, Baby Kumaranthara Chacko, Viju Jacob
pp. 173–191 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.10 · Published 11 October 2021
Pandemic coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the newly discovered virus “Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-CoronaVirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)”. Considering the present scenario of COVID-19 outb…
Original Article
- Article
In-silico Molecular Docking Studies of some Isolated Phytochemicals from Biophytum veldkampii against Cyclooxygenase-II Enzyme and in vivo Anti-inflammatory Activity
Nagaraju Bandaru, D.S.N.B.K. Prasanth, A.Rajasekhar Reddy, G.S.N Koteswara Rao, Kumar V.S Nemmani, Alla Narayana Rao
pp. 192–198 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.11 · Published 10 October 2021
Background: The current study estimate the anti-inflammatory activity of whole plant of Biophytum veldkampiion carageenan induced inflammation on rats compiled by molecular docking studies of phytocompounds from the plan…
- Article
Potential Cosmeceutical Applications and Evaluation of Human Skin Irritation of Tagetes erecta L. Flower Extract
Catheleeya Mekjaruskul, Supakanya Kumkarnjana, Niramai Fangkrathok, Worapol Kengkittipat, Nuttawut Sirichat
pp. 199–207 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.12 · Published 1 October 2021
Background: Tagetes erecta L. has been traditionally used for treatment of skin diseases.Objectives:This study aimed to evaluatein vitro skin anti-aging, antioxidant, antibacterial activities, and human skin irritation o…
- Article
Phytochemical and Network Pharmacology Based Evaluation of Antiepileptic Potential of Identified Metabolites in Argimone mexicana
Vinod Gahlot, Dinesh Kumar Yadav
pp. 208–217 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.13 · Published 1 October 2021
Background:Quality-based assessment of herbal drugs or products is being more concerning for their quality, safety and regulatory purpose. A. mexicana is a traditional herbal medicine that has a long history in the treat…
- Article
Seasonal Variation of Phytochemicals in Four Selected Medicinal Plants
Bonface Mwamatope, David Tembo, Elizabeth Kampira, Cecilia Maliwichi-Nyirenda, Victoria Ndolo
pp. 218–226 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.14 · Published 1 October 2021
Background:The study aimed at assessing total alkaloids content (TAC), total flavonoids content (TFC), total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant activity (AA) and predominant individual phenolic compounds in methanol ext…
- Article
Trypanocidal Activity of Traditional Antiparasitic Medicinal Plants from the Amazon
María-Helena Arias, Gustavo A. Vallejo, Giovanny Garavito
pp. 227–232 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.15 · Published 1 October 2021
Background: Neglected Infectious Diseases control is an urgent need in endemic areas, but it’s not a priority in the commercial interests of the pharmaceutical industry. Chagas disease (caused by Trypanosoma cruzi) is th…
- Article
Phytochemical and GC-MS Analysis of Hydro Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Ocimum sanctum (L.)
Atul Srivastava, Subhashini s, Anand Kumar Keshari, Ragini Srivastava
pp. 233–237 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.16 · Published 1 October 2021
Background:The pharmacological efficiency of herbal drugs has shown to be effective as conventional pharmaceutical drugs. Preliminary screening of herbal extracts helps in analysing the bioactive compounds present. Ocimu…
- Article
Estrogenic Effect of Asparagus racemosus, Cissus quadrangularis, Punica granatum and Pueraria tuberosa in Post-menopausal Syndrome
Seema Singh, Santosh Kumar, Sunita Singh, Chetna Mishra, Dinesh Tripathi, SK Verma
pp. 238–245 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.17 · Published 1 October 2021
Background:Asparagus racemosus, Cissus quadrangularis, Punica granatum and Pueraria tuberosa are employed for their supposed properties in treatment in alleviating symptoms of menopause traditionally from ages. The aim o…
- Article
Effects of Extraction Solvents on Phytochemical Screening, Cytotoxicity and Anti-Obesity Activities of Selected Sri Lankan Medicinal Plants
Silva Waruni Randika, Nugara Ruwani Nilushi, Manage Pathmalal, Undugoda Lanka, Udayanga Dhanushka, Liyanage Renuka Nilmini, Galhena Prasanna
pp. 246–256 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.18 · Published 1 October 2021
Background:Phytoconstituents are known to have an arena of health benefits. The choice of extraction solvents for a desired pharmacological activity is poorly characterized. Objectives: The present study compared the use…
- Article
Antibacterial Assay of the Whole Plant Ethanolic Extract of Amaranthus viridis, Aerva sanguinolenta and Cynodon dactylon against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophillus – An in vitro Microbiological Study
Shabnam Zahir, Tamal Kanti Pal, Abhijit Sengupta, Shibendu Biswas, Shyamal Bar, Rehana Parveen
pp. 257–264 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.19 · Published 1 October 2021
Background:Dental caries, a multifactorial, microbial disease of calcified portion of tooth, can be controlled by controlling the microbial factor either by synthetically derived or naturally derived antibacterial compon…
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Antimicrobial Evaluation of Piper betel Leaves and Lime Based Hand Sanitizer
Henny Rochaeni, Hanafi h, Rachmawati Dwi Estuningsih, Muhammad Ichsan Farizi, Annisa Nurafifah, Singgih Wibowo
pp. 265–267 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.20 · Published 1 October 2021
Background:The needs of hand sanitizer increase significantly during the COVID-19 outbreak. Objectives: In this study, we preparedPiper beteland lime based hand sanitizer with a simple maceration technique. Materials and…
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In-vitro studies of Bryophyllum pinnatum Crude Extract on Blood Coagulation Indices: An Investigation on its Traditional Medicine Use
Promise Madu Emeka
pp. 268–273 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.21 · Published 1 October 2025
Background: Bryophyllum pinnatum extract is used by African natives to stop epistaxis [nose bleeding], postpartum bleeding as well as fresh wounds bleeding. Aim: This study was carried out in order to evaluate the coagul…