Volume 4, Issue 4

October-December 2012 · pp. 181–236 · 10 articles

Volume: 4
Issue: 4
Published: October-December 2012
Pages: 181–236
Articles: 10
Sections: 2
ISSN: ISSN: Print - 0976-4836, Online - 0974-8490
Journal: Pharmacogn. Res.

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Aerva lanata (Polpala): Its effects on the structure and function of the urinary tract
Mangala Gunatilake, M.D.S. Lokuhetty, Nuwan A. Bartholameuz, Dilan T. Edirisuriye, Muditha U. Kularatne, Anand Date
pp. 181–188 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.102259 · Published October-December 2012
Context Aerva lanata is not prescribed for long-term use in Ayurveda as it is believed to produce structural changes in the urinary tract of the patients leading to renal failure. Aim To investigate the toxic effects of …
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Modulation of genotoxicity of oxidative mutagens by glycyrrhizic acid from Glycyrrhiza glabra L.
Prabhjit Kaur, Neha Sharma, Bikram Singh, Subodh Kumar, Satwinderjeet Kaur
pp. 189–195 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.102260 · Published October-December 2012
Background The chemopreventive effects of certain phytoconstituents can be exploited for their use as functional foods, dietary supplements and even as drugs. The natural compounds, acting as anti-genotoxic and free radi…
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In vitro erythrocyte membrane stabilization properties of Carica papaya L. leaf extracts
Priyanga Ranasinghe, Pathmasiri Ranasinghe, W. P. Kaushalya M. Abeysekera, G. A. Sirimal Premakumara, Yashasvi S. Perera, Padmalal Gurugama, Saman B. Gunatilake
pp. 196–202 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.102261 · Published October-December 2012
Background Carica papaya L. fruit juice and leaf extracts are known to have many beneficial medical properties. Recent reports have claimed possible beneficial effects of C. papaya L. leaf juice in treating patients with…
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Evaluation of the protective and ameliorative properties of Garcinia kola on histamine-induced bronchoconstriction in guinea pigs
Mina T. Ibulubo, Gerald I. Eze, Raymond I. Ozolua, Doroteo Baxter-Grillo, Dickson O. Uwaya
pp. 203–207 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.102262 · Published October-December 2012
Background Garcinia kola is popularly used in African traditional medicine for the relief of acute bronchoconstrictive episodes. Objective In this study, we examined the anti-asthmatic and morphological effects of the et…
Article
Comparative study on the hepatoprotection to heavy metals of Zingiber officinale
Chukwuemeka R. Nwokocha, Daniel U. Owu, Magdalene I. Nwokocha, Chibueze S. Ufearo, Moses O. E. Iwuala
pp. 208–213 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.102263 · Published October-December 2012
Context Zingiber officinale (Zingiberaceae) is a herb used for culinary and therapeutic purposes due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potentials. Objectives We examined its protective ability against mercury (Hg)…
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Comparative analysis on the effect of palm oil (Elaeis guineensis) in reducing cadmium and lead accumulation in liver of Wistar rats
Chukwuemeka R. Nwokocha, Magdalene I. Nwokocha, Daniel U. Owu, Joshua Obi, Bukola Olatunde, Chioma Ebe, Ozioma Nwangwu, Moses O. Iwuala
pp. 214–218 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.102266 · Published October-December 2012
Context Palm oil from Elaeis guineensis is an edible nutrient substance with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. We examined its protective effect against lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) accumulation in the liver. M…
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Preliminary phytochemical and antibacterial screening of Sesuvium portulacastrum in the United Arab Emirates
Amad Al-Azzawi, Alyaa Alguboori, Mahmoud Y. Hachim, M Najat, A Al Shaimaa, Maryam Sad
pp. 219–224 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.102269 · Published October-December 2012
Background The present study describes the phytochemical profile and antimicrobial activity of Sesuvium portulacastrum. Materials and Methods Three extracts of S. portulacastrum obtained by extraction in aqueous, ethanol…
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In vitro anti-plasmodial activity of three herbal remedies for malaria in Ghana: Adenia cissampeloides (Planch.) Harms., Termina liaivorensis A. Chev, and Elaeis guineensis Jacq
Kofi Annan, K. Sarpong, C. Asare, R. Dickson, KI. Amponsah, B. Gyan, M. Ofori, SY. Gbedema
pp. 225–229 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.102270 · Published October-December 2012
Background Herbal remedies of Adenia cissampeloides, Terminalia ivorensis, and Elaeis guineensis among others have been used in Ghana for the treatment of various ailments including malaria. However, most of these remedi…

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Flower extract of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis modulates glutathione level in hydrogen peroxide treated lymphocytes
Anowar Hussain, Anand Ramteke
pp. 230–233 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.102272 · Published October-December 2012
Background Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn (Oleaceae) is a well-known traditional medicinal plant used throughout the India as an herbal remedy for treating various infectious and non- infectious diseases. Objective To eva…
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Protective effects of natsumikan (Citrus natsudaidai) extract on acetaminophen-induced lethal hepatotoxicity in mice
Katsunori Yamaura, Noriyuki Nakayama, Maki Shimada, Koichi Ueno
pp. 234–236 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.102274 · Published October-December 2012
Background Like other citrus fruits, natsumikan (Citrus natsudaidai) contains several antioxidative nutrients which occur in higher concentrations in the peel than in the pulp. A high dose of acetaminophen (APAP) generat…