Wenli Sun1,2, Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian1,2, Hong Shen3, Qi Cheng1,2,* 1Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, CHINA. 2Nitrogen Fixation Laboratory, Qi Institute, Building Chuangye Road, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, CHINA. 3NMPA Key Laboratory for Testing and Risk Warning of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Biological Inspection Department, Zhejiang Institute for Food and Drug Control, Hangzhou, CHINA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2021,11,1,22-25.DOI:10.5530/pc.2021.1.5Published: January 2021Type: Review Article ABSTRACT Introduction: One of the most important tropical and subtropical fruit is lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn). It has been widely cultivated in the Chinese provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian and Sichuan. Methods: A literature search was conducted in Medline, Scoupus, PubMed and Google scholar…
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Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian1, Wenli Sun1, Hong Shen2, Qi Cheng1,3,* 1Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, CHINA. 2NMPA Key laboratory for Testing and Risk Warning of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Biological Inspection Department, Zhejiang Institute for Food and Drug Control, Hangzhou, CHINA. 3College of Life Sciences, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, China; Global Alliance of HeBAU-CLS&HeQiS for BioAI-Manufacturing, Baoding, Hebei, CHINA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2021,11,1,26-30.DOI:10.5530/pc.2021.1.6Published: January 2021Type: Review Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Galactomannas are polysaccharides similar to cellulose and starch. Methods: A literature search was conducted in Medline, Scopus, PubMed and Google scholar databases. The keywords were fenugreek, health benefits, bioactive components, galactomannans, diosgenin and pharmaceutical…
Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian1, Wenli Sun1 , Qi Cheng1,2,* 1Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, CHINA. 2College of Life Sciences, Hebei Agricultural University, Global Alliance of HeBAU-CLS&HeQiS for BioAl-Manufacturing, Baoding, Hebei, CHINA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2021,11,1,31-35.DOI:10.5530/pc.2021.1.7Published: January 2021Type: Review Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Star anise has traditional usages and multiple applications in botany, chemistry, pharmacology and therapy. Chinese star anise has antioxidant, antibacterial, fungicidal, anti-inflammatory, anesthetic and anti-nociceptive effects. Methods: A literature search was conducted in Medline, PubMed, Science direct and Google scholar databases. Results: The seeds are good source of the minerals calcium, iron, copper, potassium, manganese, zinc and magnesium. The seeds are also a…
Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian1, Wenli Sun1, Ali Soleymani2, Mehdi Khoshkaram2, Qi Cheng1,3,*1Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, CHINA.2Faculty of Agriculture, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Isfahan, IRAN.3College of Life Sciences, Hebei Agricultural University, Global Alliance of HeBAU-CLS&HeQiS for BioAl-Manufacturing, Baoding, Hebei, CHINA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2021,11,1,36-39.DOI:10.5530/pc.2021.1.8Published: January 2021Type: Review Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Asafoetida is dried latex which is extracted from the taproot of many species of Ferula, a perennial herb native to the East Mediterranean and Central Asian regions. It is also a common ingredient in some cuisines. Methods: A literature search was conducted in Science Direct, Google, Google Scholar, PubMed,…
Lindiwe Nomathemba Mpala1, Getmore Rumbudzai Chikowe2, Ian Edwin Cock1,2,* 1School of Environment and Science, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. 2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2021,11,1,40-44.DOI:10.5530/pc.2021.1.9Published: January 2021Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: The recent development of extensively antibiotic resistant bacteria has necessitated the search for novel antibacterial compounds. An examination of aromatic plants and traditional medicines is an attractive option for drug discovery. Astrotrichia latifolia Benth. is a native Australia shrub that has yet to be tested for antibacterial activity. Methods: The ability of A. latifolia leaf extracts to inhibit the growth of…
Clémence Blanc1,2, Ian Edwin Cock1,3,* 1Environmental Futures Research Institute, Griffith University, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA. 2School of Biology, Ecole de Biologie Industrielle (EBI), Cergy, FRANCE. 3School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2021,11,1,45-51.DOI:10.5530/pc.2021.1.10Published: January 2021Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: The development of antibiotic resistant bacteria has resulted in treatment failure for the current antibiotic regimen against many bacteria. A corresponding decrease in the development of new antibiotic therapies has highlighted the urgent need for the discovery of new antibiotics. An examination of ‘superfoods’ is an attractive option due to the high antioxidant capacities and beneficial secondary compounds reported in…
Cesar Manuel Lozano1,*, Manuel Antonio Vasquez-Tineo2, Maritza Ramirez2, Maria Isabel Infante2 1Universidad Ana G Mendez, Gurabo Campus, School of Natural Sciences and Technology, Department of Chemistry and Physics, Gurabo, PR, USA. 2Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Pharmacognosy Communications,2021,11,1,52-60.DOI:10.5530/pc.2021.1.11Published: January 2021Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Medicinal plants of Dominican Republic are used for medicinal purposes, but still very little is known about these uses and very few evidence exist to support such uses. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of crude ethanolic extracts of 48 medicinal plants collected at regional or municipal markets…
Dr. Ian Edwin 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,2021,11,1,61.DOI:10.5530/pc.2021.1.12Published: January 2021Type: The Janus Corner ABSTRACT The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the current COVID-19 pandemic is an enveloped RNA virus that has been the focus of much research in the last year. Whilst the majority of efforts to combat this pandemic have focussed on the development of an effective vaccine, other researchers have turned to pharmacognosy in an effort to discover effective…
Ian Edwin Cock1,2,* 1Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. 2School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2021,11,1,62-63.DOI:10.5530/pc.2021.1.13Published: January 2021Type: Medicinal Plant Images ABSTRACT Petalostigma triloculorae (commonly known as quinine bush) unripe fruit and leaves. Petalostigma is an Australian Euphorbiaceae genus which consists of 7 species. They grow to between 2 and 10 metres in height and have bright orange fruit (when ripe). Petalostigma species were used extensively by indigenous Australians to treat a myriad of bacterial, fungal and viral diseases.1 P. pubescens bark and fruit decoctions were…
Pharmacognosy Communications,2021,11,1,64-65.Published: January 2021Type: Upcoming Events ABSTRACT Disclaimer: The following conference dates and details have been provided using currently available information. Due to the rapidly changing nature of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the changes that may become necessary to due to local regulations and/or to ensure safety, these conferences may change prior to their commencement date. All reasonable attempts have been made to check and ensure the validity of these details. However, potential delegates are recommended to check these details with the conference organisers closer to the commencement date. Furthermore, as different regions and countries have different travel restrictions…