Cécile Mazerand1,2, Ian Edwin Cock1,3*1School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Brisbane, 4111, AUSTRALIA.2School of Biology, Ecole de Biologie Industrielle (EBI), Cergy, FRANCE.3Environmental Futures Research Institute, Griffith University, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2019,9,1,7-14.DOI:10.5530/pc.2019.1.3.Published: January 2019Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Background: Buchanania obovata is an endemic Australian plant that has been used traditionally to treat a variety of bacterial, fungal and protozoal pathogenic diseases. This study was undertaken to test B. obovata fruit extracts for the ability to inhibit microbial and cancer cell growth. Materials and Methods: B. obovata fruit powder was extracted and tested for antimicrobial activity using disc diffusion and MIC methods. Inhibitory activity against the…
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Getmore Chikowe1, Lindiwe Mpala1, Ian Edwin Cock1,2,*1School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, AUSTRALIA.2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2019,9,1,15-20.DOI:10.5530/pc.2019.1.4.Published: January 2019Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Melodorum leichhardtii F.Muell. Benth. is a rainforest vine which is native to north-eastern rainforest regions of Australia. Melodorum spp. are rich in a variety of terpenoids with reported antibacterial activity. Despite this, M. leichhardtii leaf extracts have not previously been examined for bacterial growth inhibitory properties. Methods: The antimicrobial activity of a methanolic M. leichhardtii leaf extract was…
Mayank Kulshreshtha, Manjul Pratap SinghSchool of Pharmacy, Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2019,9,1,21-26.DOI:10.5530/pc.2019.1.5.Published: January 2019Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Background: Prosopis cineraria (P. cineraria) is an important mythological plant, popular in several indigenous systems of medicine including ayurveda, sidda and unani. Traditionally this plant is used for various ailments including stress, anxiety, depression, epilepsy, asthma, hypertension etc. Object: In the present study, micro and macroscopic characters of fresh and dried leaves were analyzed and physiochemical parameters, quantitave microscopy and phytochemical screening were done by using WHO guidelines. Anti-oxidant activity has assessed using the DPPH method. HPTLC detection has been done to…
Lindiwe Mpala1, Getmore Chikowe1, Ian Edwin Cock1,2 1School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, AUSTRALIA. 2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, AUSTRALIA Pharmacognosy Communications,2019,9,1,27-33.DOI:10.5530/pc.2019.1.6Published: January 2019Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Streptococcus pyogenes is a gram positive pathogenic bacterium which causes a variety of diseases including streptococcal pharyngitis, impetigo and rheumatic heart disease. Many Brachychiton spp. have reported uses to treat pathogenic illness and are rich in flavonoids with reported antibacterial activity. Despite this, B. rupestris leaf extracts have not previously been examined for bacterial growth inhibitory properties. Methods: The ability of B. rupestris leaf…
I.E.Cock1,2 1School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, AUSTRALIA. 2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2019,9,1,34-35.DOI:10.5530/pc.2019.1.7.Published: January 2019Type: The Janus Corner ABSTRACT Scutellaria baicalensis (commonly known as Huang-Qin) is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat fever, as well as liver and lung disorders. A recent study isolated the flavones wogonin and baicalin from the roots of this species and tested them for antioxidant capacity and antiviral activity.1 Interestingly, whilst these effects were noted, the authors also noted that wogonin…
I.E. Cock1,2 1Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, AUSTRALIA. 2School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2019,9,1,36-37.DOI:10.5530/pc.2019.1.8.Published: January 2019Type: Medicinal Plant Images ABSTRACT Many other Syzygium species internationally also have documented uses in traditional medicine. In the commercially most important species Syzygium aromaticum (clove), the unopened flower bud is used as a spice. This plant also has uses in traditional medicine due to its anaesthetic properties.5 The antibacterial activity of S. aromaticum is also well known. Numerous studies have reported on the antibacterial6 and antifungal7 activities of oils and extracts…
I.E.Cock1,2*1School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.2Environmental Futures Centre, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2016,6,3,255-258.Published: April 2021Type: The Janus Corner ABSTRACT Recent studies have reported that extracts prepared from the medicinal plants Cistus incanus and Pelargonium sidoides prevent HIV from binding to human cells, thereby preventing it from those infecting cells.1,2 The extracts were reported to inhibit a wide range of HIV-1 and HIV-2 clinical isolates, including a viral isolate which is resistant to all other drugs which are generally used as a…
Ian Edwin Cock1,2* 1Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, AUSTRALIA. 2School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2016,6,3,119.DOI:10.5530/pc.2016.3.1Published:March 2016Type:Editorial ABSTRACT Dear readers and authors, I am pleased to bring you volume 6, issue 3 of Pharmacognosy Communications. In my previous editorial, I highlighted some format changes which the journal has recently implemented, aimed at improve the presentation of each manuscript and increasing the publications exposure. In particular, Pharmacognosy Communications now includes ‘Graphical Abstracts’ which allow authors to provide potential readers with…
I. E. Cocka,b*aBiomolecular and Physical Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.bEnvironmental Futures Centre, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,1,DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.1.1Published: 28 DEC 2012Type: Editorial Abstract: Dear readers and authors, With volume 3, issue 1, Pharmacognosy Communications approaches the end of our second year of publication. Our manuscription submission numbers continue to increase with every issue and we aim to continue to publish interesting, well written articles of high quality. In this issue we present 8 original research manuscripts from the 3 rd ISMP held in Petra,…
I.E. Cocka,bEditor-In-ChiefaEnvironmental Futures Centre, Nathan Campus, Griffi th University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, AustraliabBiomolecular and Physical Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffi th University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia Pharmacognosy Communications,2012,2,4,01-02.DOI:10.5530/pc.2012.4.1Published: Oct 2012Type: Editorial ABSTRACT This issue of Pharmacognosy Communications is a special issue, presenting peer reviewed manuscripts of studies accepted for presentation at the upcoming 3 rd International Symposium of Traditional Plant in Petra, Jordan in November 2012. Pharmacognosy Communications is pleased to be associated with this symposium as a sponsor. All manuscripts presented in this issue are of studies accepted for presentation at the…