Volume 14, Issue 2

· pp. 107–232 · 18 articles

Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Published
Pages: 107–232
Articles: 18
Sections: 2
ISSN: ISSN: Print - 0976-4836, Online - 0974-8490
Journal: Pharmacogn. Res.

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Traditional and Herbal Medicines: Opportunities and Challenges
Sachin Saggar, Prince Ahad Mir, Nishant Kumar, Apporva Chawla, Jasreen Uppal, Shilpa S, Anmoldeep Kaur
pp. 107–114 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.15 · Published
Background: Since ancient times natural herbs were extensively used for the treatment and prevention of various ailments and in past few decades, due to an extensive research in traditional system of medicine various her…

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Anticancer Activities of the Herbal Recipe Benjakul Extract against Human Breast Cancer Cells by Inducing Apoptosis and Suppressing Migration Articles
Benjaporn buranrat
pp. 115–120 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.16 · Published
Background:Benjakul is a Thai traditional formulation and has been reported for cancer treatment. Objectives: In this study aimed to examine the cytotoxic effects of Benjakul extract on suppression of breast cancer cells…
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In vitro Study of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius Leaf Extracts on Foam Cells and their Antioxidant
Bung-on Prajanban, Niramai Fangkrathok
pp. 121–126 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.17 · Published
Background:Internalization of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) by macrophages results in lipid-laden foam cell transformation and pro-inflammatory cytokine releasing leading to atherosclerosis which is one of chr…
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Serjania marginata Casar. Hydroalcoholic Extract Reduced Cytokine and Inflammatory Parameters in Experimental Models of Inflammation and Infection in Mice Articles
Maicon Matos Leitão, Joyce Alencar Santos Radai, Luis Fernando Benitez Macorini, Thiago Leite Fraga, Silvia Cristina Heredia-Vieira, Claudia Andrea Lima Cardoso, Arielle Cristina Arena, Candida Aparecida Leite Kassuya Kassuya
pp. 127–137 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.18 · Published
Objectives: This study investigated the antimycobacterial, anti-inflammatory and antihyperalgesic effects of hydroalcoholic extract from leaves of S. marginata (EESM) inin vitro andin vivo models. Methods and Results:EES…
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Evaluation of in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity and Chromatographic Analysis for Quinine and Codeine Quantification from the Total Alkaloids Extract of Mitragyna ciliata
Yemié AA, Boni AR, Beourou S, N’Guessan JD
pp. 135–139 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.19 · Published
Background:Malaria is the most common parasitosis in the world and still constitutes a major public heath menace, particularly in subsaharan african countries. With the rising resistance of Plasmodium falciparumto antima…
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Quality Control Standardization and in-vitro Antioxidant Activity of Marsilea quadrifolia Linn.
Kancharla Bhanukiran, Tarkeshwar Dubey, Siva Hemalatha
pp. 140–145 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.20 · Published
Background:The species Marsilea quadrifoliaL. belonging to the family Marsileaceae is a semi-aquatic plant widely distributed in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of India. The whole plant of Marsilea quadrifolia L. …
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Development of Chromatographic Fingerprint Profile and Multi-elemental Analysis of Datura metel L.
Shakila Ramachandran, Saravanan Meenatchisundaram, Subashini Subramanian, Sujith Thatipelli, Achintya Kumar Mandal, Rajesh Allu
pp. 146–152 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.21 · Published
Background:The Solanaceae family member Datura metel L. has been related to therapeutic benefits. The plant is widely used in Ayurveda and Siddha systems of Indian medicines. Objectives: Present study was focused to unde…
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In-vitro Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Potential of Ficus infectoria Fruits
Prince Ahad Mir, Shreya Mahajan, Ashish Verma, Nishant Kumar, Manisha Arora, Navneet Nagpal
pp. 153–157 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.22 · Published
Background: Antioxidants are chemical substances, either synthetic or natural, that can avert or slow down a range of cellular damage.Objectives:The purpose of this study was to verify the antioxidant and anti-inflammato…
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Inhibition of LDL Oxidation and Foam Cell Development of Tannin Methanol Extract from Citrus limon and Honey Formulation on Cell lines
Hari Priyaa G, Veena SM, Uday Muddapur, Siddalingappa Sajjanar, Kiran K Mirajkar, Anantharaju Kurupalya Shivaram, Sunil S More
pp. 158–165 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.23 · Published
Background:C. limonrich in Vitamin Cwas shown to have many health benefits having therapeutic properties. Honey was considered as an natural sweetener said to be immune booster. Hence the formulation ofC. limon and honey…
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Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. by GC-MS Analysis and its Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory Activity
Srinivasan Marimuthu, Arun Manohar Gurav, Goli Penchala Prasad
pp. 166–171 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.24 · Published
Background: Agnimantha is an important Ayurvedic medicinal plant mentioned in the text of Acharya charak. Agni means fire and mantha means to rub together to produce fire in ancient times. Objectives: Clerodendrum phlomi…
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Safety Evaluation of a Standardized Dalbergia sissoo Leaf Extract (DSLE)
Tejal Gandhi, Hital Shah, Ritu Trivedi, Amol Deshmukh, Lal Hingorani
pp. 172–180 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.25 · Published
Background: Dalbergia sissoo, also known as Indian Rosewood, is a plant known for its medicinal value with the leaves used traditionally for its effect on joint inflammation and joint pain. Recently, Dalbergia sissooleav…
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Physicochemical Properties, GC-MS Analysis and Impact of Different Material Size on Yield of Himalayan C. deodara Essential Oil
Sandeep Kumar, Bedasruti Mitra, Shalu Kashyap, Suresh Kumar
pp. 181–187 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.26 · Published
Aromatic oils are called Essential Oils (EO) because of their ease of solubility in alcohol to form essence. These oils are found in the uncombined form in various parts of plants and employed for flavours, perfumes, cos…
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Evaluation of in vitro Cholesterol Esterase Inhibitory Activity of Few Selected Vegetables – An Indication of Cardioprotective Property
Thiyagarajan Sathishkumar, Muruvanda Bhuvan Uthaiah, Ravichandran Vinu Varshith, Kuppamuthu Kumaresan, Vinohar Stephen Rapheal
pp. 188–194 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.27 · Published
Background: Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for severe mortality rate amongst the population. Several drugs available to control and/ or cure the same, cause severe adverse effects amidst human population. Contex…
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Phytochemical Analysis of Cleome viscosa Active Polyphenolic Compounds Possessing Antidiabetic Activity
Suresh Yarrappagaari, Lavanya Thopireddy, Srinivasulu Cheemanapalli, Venkata Rami Reddy Narala, Kakarla Chandra Mohan, Rajeswara Reddy Saddala
pp. 195–203 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.28 · Published
Background:The counteractive action of diabetes by plant polyphenols along with their utilization in the treatment of diabetic difficulties is of expanding significance from the epidemiological information with in vitro …
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Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical Evaluation of Leaf of Jatropha nana var. bengalense C.H. Rahaman and S. Mondal: An Endemic Member of Euphorbiaceae
Swarnendu Mondal, Nayan Roy
pp. 204–210 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.29 · Published
Background: Pharmacognostic and phytochemical studies helps to maintain the quality of herbal products and purity of crude drugs by means of standardized parameters which will lead to developing the safest and efficaciou…
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Post Market Analysis of Some Neem Products Sold in Nigeria Articles
Obi Peter Adigwe, Omolola Temitope Fatokun, Kevwe Benefit Esievo, Aliyu Adamu, Kazeem Olatunji, Jemilat Aliyu Ibrahim, Kudirat Bolanle Mustapha
pp. 211–218 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.30 · Published
Context:The wide acceptability of herbal medicines as finished herbal products is hindered by the lack of quality control profile and total trust in the purity, safety efficacy and identity of the herbal product. Aim: Th…
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A Novel Stability Indicating Method for Determination of Major Alkaloid in Black Pepper by RP-HPLC in Different Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms
Yenduri Suvarna, Shaik Abdul Rahaman, Arram Madhavi
pp. 219–224 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.31 · Published
Background: Piperine is the major alkaloid found in the fruits of Black pepper. Recent studies revealed the antiurolithiatic effect of piperine. So, an attempt was made to develop an analytical method for the assay of Pi…
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Ameliorative Effect of Moringa oleifera Lam. Leaves Extract on the Sex Hormone Profile and Testicular Dysfunctions in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Wistar Rats
Ram Niwas Jangir, Gyan Chand Jain Jain
pp. 225–232 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.2.32 · Published
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with reproductive impairment. Medicinal plants and herbs are the rich source of antioxidants which may ameliorate diabetes‑induced male reproductive dysfunctions and could…