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    Pharmacognosy Research

    Volume 9, Issue 3

    · pp. 221–303 · 14 articles

    Volume
    9
    Issue
    3
    Published
    Pages
    221–303
    Articles
    14
    Sections
    2
    ISSN
    ISSN: Print - 0976-4836, Online - 0974-8490
    Journal
    Pharmacogn. Res.
    Original ArticleShort Communication

    In this issue

    Original Article

    1. Article

      Uncaria tomentosa (Willd. ex Schult.) DC (Rubiaceae) Sensitizes THP‑1 Cells to Radiation‑induced Cell Death

      Lisa Allen, Alison Buckner, Carly A. Buckner, Pablo Cano, Robert M. Lafrenie

      pp. 221–229 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_83_16 · Published

      Background: Uncaria tomentosa(Willd. ex Schult.) DC (Rubiaceae), known as Cat’s Claw or Uña de gato, is a traditionally used medicinal plant native to Peru. Some studies have shown thatU. tomentosacan act as an antiapop…

    2. Article

      High Performance Thin layer Chromatography: Densitometry Method for Determination of Rubraxanthone in the Stem Bark Extract of Garcinia cowa Roxb

      Dachriyanus Hamidi, Hilyatul Aulia, Meri Susanti

      pp. 230–233 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_144_16 · Published

      Context: Garcinia cowa is a medicinal plant widely grown in Southeast Asia and tropical countries. Various parts of this plant have been used in traditional folk medicine. The bark, latex, and root have been used as an a…

    3. Article

      Investigation of Effect of 1,8‑cineole on Antimicrobial Activity of Chlorhexidine Gluconate

      Merih Şimşek, Reşat Duman

      pp. 234–237 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.210329 · Published

      Background: Chlorhexidine belongs to a group of medicines called antiseptic antibacterial agents. Chlorhexidine is commonly used for the care and clean off the skin, hands, and wounds. In recent years, medicinal and arom…

    4. Article

      Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activity of Asparagopsis taxiformis

      P. V. Neethu, K. Suthindhiran, M. A. Jayasri

      pp. 238–246 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_128_16 · Published

      Background:Asparagopsis taxiformis (Rhodophyta) is a species of red algae belonging to the family Bonnemaisoniaceae. The objective of the present study was to evaluate antioxidant and antiproliferative activity of four f…

    5. Article

      Ameliorative Effect of Curcumin on Olanzapine-induced Obesity in Sprague-Dawley Rats

      Subramani Parasuraman, Khor Ming Zhen, Urmila Banik, Parayil Varghese Christapher

      pp. 247–252 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_8_17 · Published 2017

      Objective: To evaluate the effect of curcumin on olanzapine-induced obesity in rats. Materials and Methods: Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into six groups. Results: Curcumin significantly reduced olanzapine-induced bod…

    6. Article

      Spectrophotometric Quantification of Flavonoids in Herbal Material, Crude Extract, and Fractions from Leaves of Eugenia uniflora Linn

      Rhayanne T. M. Ramos, Isabelle C. F. Bezerra, Magda R. A. Ferreira, Luiz Alberto Lira Soares

      pp. 253–260 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_143_16 · Published

      Background:The traditional use of Eugenia uniflora L. (“Pitanga”) is reported due to several properties, which have often been related to its flavonoid content. Objective: The aim was to evaluate analytical procedures fo…

    7. Article

      In vitro Antidiabetic Activity of Polar and Nonpolar Solvent Extracts from Leucas aspera (Willd.) Link Leaves

      V. M. Annapandian, R. Shanmuga Sundaram

      pp. 261–265 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_141_16 · Published

      Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic illness, and the management of diabetes is a global problem. Successful treatment is required to prevent complications and organ damages. Herbal medicines are having minimal adv…

    8. Article

      Evaluation of Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective Activity of Fruit Rind Extract of Garcinia dulcis (Roxburgh) Kurz

      Nabajyoti Gogoi, Ankur Gogoi, Bijoy Neog, Dibyojyoti Baruah, Khumanthem Deepak Singh

      pp. 266–272 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.210330 · Published

      Background:Garciniaspp. belongs to the family Clusiaceae has been traditionally used for the treatment of many ailments including the liver damage.Garcinia dulcis found in North Eastern region of Assam; India can be a po…

    9. Article

      Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity of AHPL/AYCAP/0413 capsule

      Sanjay Nipanikar, Sohan Chitlange, Dheeraj Nagore

      pp. 273–276 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.210328 · Published

      Background: Conventional therapeutic agents used for treatment of Acne are associated with various adverse effects necessitating development of safe and effective alternative therapeutic agents. In this context, a polyhe…

    10. Article

      Development of Validated High‑performance Thin‑layer Chromatography Method for Simultaneous Determination of Quercetin and Kaempferol in Thespesia populnea

      Hiteksha Panchal, Aeshna Amin, Mamta Shah

      pp. 277–281 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.210326 · Published

      Introduction:Thespesia populnea L. (Family: Malvaceae) is a well‑known medicinal plant distributed in tropical regions of the world and cultivated in South Gujarat and indicated to be useful in cutaneous affections, psor…

    11. Article

      The Potency of Red Seaweed (Eucheuma cottonii) Extracts as Hepatoprotector on Lead Acetate‑induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice

      Giftania Wardani, Nuraini Farida, Rina Andayani, Mahmiah Kuntoro, Sri Agus Sudjarwo

      pp. 282–286 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_69_16 · Published

      Background:Lead is one of the most toxic metals, producing severe organ damage in animals and humans. Oxidative stress is reported to play an important role in lead acetate‑induced liver injury. Aim:This study was carrie…

    12. Article

      Quantification of Quercetin Obtained from Allium cepa Lam. Leaves and its Effects on Streptozotocin‑induced Diabetic Neuropathy

      Khan Dureshahwar, Mohammed Mubashir, Hemant Devidas Une

      pp. 287–293 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_147_16 · Published

      Objective:Antioxidant potential has protective effects in diabetic neuropathy (DN); hence, the present study was designed with an objective to quantify quercetin from shade‑dried leaves of Allium cepa Lam. and to study i…

    Short Communication

    1. Communication

      Root Exudates of Cyperus alternifolius in Partial Hydroponic Condition under Heavy Metal Stress

      Boopathy Usharani, Namasivayam Vasudevan

      pp. 294–300 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_107_16 · Published

      Secondary metabolites play a vital role in the treatment of various ailments as well as in phytoremediation. The link between secondary metabolites and phytoremediation needs exploration. Hitherto, no information is avai…

    2. Communication

      Ex vivo Antispasmodic Activity of Aqueous Extract of Flowers of Muntingia calabura Linn. on Excised Rabbit’s Jejunum

      Kannan Vadivel, Gollapudi Sandeep Kumar, Sitty Manohar Babu

      pp. 301–303 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_99_16 · Published

      Objective:The present study has been undertaken with the main objective of evaluating the aqueous extract of flowers ofMuntingia calaburafor antispasmodic activity on isolated rabbit’s jejunum. Materials and Methods: The…