Volume 14, Issue 1

Original Article

1. Article

   Preventive Effects of Ginger Extract and Nigella sativa Oil on Anxiety and Depression Behavior in Wistar Rats Exposed to Mercuric Chloride

   Sabri Benkermiche, Samir Djemli, Meriem Haloui, Mohamed Lamine Bena bed, Abdelkrim Tahraoui

   pp. 1–4 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.1 · Published

   Background:Mercuric chloride (HgCl2) is toxic to humans and animals, and usually causes systemic and nerve damage. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the neuro-protective effects of two medicinal plants rich in an…

2. Article

   Comparative Macroscopic and Microscopic Characterization of Raw Herbal Drugs of Abrus precatorius L. and Glycyrrhiza glabra L.

   Pankaj Kumar, Javaid Fayaz Lone, Sumeet Gairola

   pp. 100–106 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.14 · Published

   ackground: The root of Glycyrrhiza glabra L., also known as ‹Licorice,’ is used as an expectorant in cough and cold preparations, used to treat hepatitis, and have therapeutic benefit against some other viruses. The root…

3. Article

   Virtual Screening of Fargesin Analogs as Candidates as Inhibitors of Aedes aegypti Sterol Carrier Protein

   Sammya Yasmin EM De Lima, Anderson Roberto Nery Da Silva, Cíntia Emi Yanaguibashi Leal, Edilson B De Alencar Filho

   pp. 12–18 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.3 · Published

   Background: Fargesin is a natural product that was identified by our group in previous work as a potent ligand of the sterol-binding protein-2 (SCP-2) of Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that which causes the propagation of d…

4. Article

   GC-MS analysis of Phytocomponents in the Methanol Extract of Premna latifolia Roxb

   Rajesh Kumar, Brijesh Kumar, Ashutosh Kumar, Ajay Kumar, Manish Singh

   pp. 19–23 · DOI: 23 · Published

   Background:According to existing literature, the genus Premnahas a variety of biologically active secondary metabolites, but there are few findings on phytochemical screening of P. latifoliaRoxb. Methanolic leaves extrac…

5. Article

   Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, and Anti-pyretic Activities of Crinum pedunculatum R.Br. Bulb Extracts

   Peace Doe, Cynthia Amaning Danquah, Kwasi Adomako Ohemeng, Ako Ernest Opare, Ahmed Sharif, Dorcas Akua-Abora, Asamoah Kwame Akuoko, Aaron Kpabitey, Emmanuel Quarshie, Oliver Opoku Asante, Elvis Kwadwo Amponsah, Mariyana Mutwaliku, Charlotte Nuro-Brefo, Micheal Ofori

   pp. 24–29 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.5 · Published

   Background:Crinum pedunculatum R.Br. bulbs are used for the topical management of inflammation by traditional healers in the southern region of Ghana. Objectives:This study aims to assess the analgesic, anti-inflammatory…

6. Article

   Isolation, Simultaneous Quantification of Taxifolin and Taxifolin-3-O-rhamnoside and Validation by RPHPLC

   Subashini Subramanian, Shakila Ramachandran

   pp. 30–34 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.6 · Published

   Background: Taxifolin (TA) is a flavonoid that has antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antialzheimer, anti-hyperglycemic, cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, anti-psoriatic and antialzheimer properties. Taxifolin 3-O-rhamnosid…

7. Article

   Analysis of Bioactive Compounds from Different Algae Samples Extracted with Ultrasound: Characterizations, Phytochemical Contents and Antioxidant Potentials

   Jakpa Wizi, Lixiao Ni, Williams Kweku Darkwah, Li Xianglan

   pp. 35–44 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.7 · Published

   Introduction: Algae are a significant bioactive compounds source, with variation in biological functions including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral. Both microalgae and macroalgae biomass are a rich source of…

8. Article

   Chemical and Biological Evaluation of the Aqueous Extract of Peumus boldus Molina (Monimiaceae) Leaves

   Bruna Yuka Koide da Silva, Aniele da Silva Neves Lopes, Paulo José Sousa Maia, Josiana Moreira Mar, Laiane Souza da Silva, Edgar Aparecido Sanches, Geone Maia Corrêa, Jaqueline de Araújo Bezerra, Dominique Fernandes de Moura do Carmo Carmo

   pp. 45–52 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.8 · Published

   Background: Traditional medicine has inspired the scientific community to discover natural compounds with the ability to inhibit the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and with significant antioxidant capacity. These the…

9. Article

   Preliminary Assessment of Glycemic Control and Body Fat Reduction Effects of Terminalia chebula Retz. Extract on Pre-diabetic Subjects

   Prasoborn Rinthong, Sansanee Sombattera, Bunleu Sungthong

   pp. 5–11 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.2 · Published

   Background: Terminalia chebula Retz. (Combretaceae) is a medicinal herb using in traditional medicine worldwide and has hypoglycemic effects in animal models. Objectives:The present study was a double-blind, placebo-cont…

10. Article

    GC-MS Analysis and Thrombolytic Property of Methanolic Leaf Extracts of Terminalia pallida Brandis against Carrageenan Instigated Tail Thrombosis Model in Mice

    Sarvan Kumar Guguloth, Narender Malothu, Prasanth DSNBK

    pp. 53–60 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.9 · Published

    Background:Several plants of Terminaliaspecies are being reported as medicinally useful. Terminalia pallidaBrandis is one of the plants of the Combretaceae family, which constitutes several pharmacologically active subst…

11. Article

    Pharmacological Evaluation of Green Chilli in Alzheimer’s Disease

    Pandurangan Perumal, Desmond Yong Hua Chong

    pp. 61–70 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.10 · Published

    Background:Green chilli pepper (Capsicum annum L. car frutescens) is popular as a spice used in many cuisines across the world. Capsaicin, as the pharmacologically active composition of chilli pepper, has been shown to p…

12. Article

    Inhibitory Effects of Tea Leaf and Medicinal Plant Extracts on Enteric Pathogenic Bacteria Growth, Oxidation and Epithelial Cell Adhesion

    Thida Kaewkod, Wilaiporn Songkhakul, Yingmanee Tragoolpua

    pp. 71–81 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.11 · Published

    Background:Diarrhea disease was noted by WHO as the major target for control that the leading cause of diarrhea diseases are enteric pathogenic bacteria. Biological properties of tea leaf and medicinal plant which promot…

13. Article

    Antidiarrheal and Antioxidant Activities of the Aerial Parts of Caralluma dalzielii N. E. Brown

    Chinenye J. Ugwah Oguejiofor, Halilu E. Mshelia, Junaidu Bello, Isah Inuwa, Abdullahi Sulaiman

    pp. 82–88 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.12 · Published

    Background:Caralluma dalzielii N.E. Brown is commonly referred to as “Karan massalanci” in the Northwest Nigeria where it is used in treating several ailments including pain, diarrhea and stomach issues. Objectives: This…

14. Article

    Antidiabetic Activities of Medicinal Plants in Traditional Recipes and Candidate Antidiabetic Compounds from Hydnophytum formicarum Jack. Tubers

    Mingkwan Rachpirom, Louis R Barrows, Suriyan Thengyai, Chitchamai Ovatlarnporn, Chonlatid Sontimuang, Pitchanan Thiantongin, Panupong Puttarak

    pp. 89–99 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.13 · Published

    Introduction:Wang-Nam-Yen hospital recipe used as a traditional antidiabetic for a long time, but its beneficial properties have not been described. Materials and Methods: Antidiabetic mechanisms including anti-α-glucosi…