Ian Edwin Cock1,2,* 1Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. 2School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2020,10,4,145.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.4.30Published: December 2020Type: Editorial ABSTRACT I am pleased to bring you Volume 10, Issue 4 of Pharmacognosy Communications. In this issue we present new research reports examining the pharmacognosy of several important medicinal plants including the anti-allergic activity of Gmelina arborea Roxb. extracts, as well as the antioxidant and anti-helmintic activity of Borassus flabellifer Linn. root extracts. We also include a number of reviews of medicinal plants and their constituents. In particular, this issue presents reviews on…
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Shagun Dubey (Upadhyay)1,*, Yusra Ahmad2, Rajesh Kumar Sharma3, Seema Kohli1 1Department of Pharmacy, Government Kalaniketan Polytechnic College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA. 2Faculty of Pharmacy, Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, INDIA. 3College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Nanaji Deshmukh University of Veterinary Science, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2020,10,4,146-149.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.4.31Published: December 2020Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Huperzine A (HupA) is derived from a club moss (Huperzia serrata). It is a potent and reversible inhibitor of acetyl cholinesterase (AChE). Chemically, it is a sesquiterpene alkaloid. It has been used for the treatment of swelling, fever and blood disorders for centuries in China. Methodology: The literature…
Lakshmi Kanta Kanthal1, Prasenjit Mondal2,*, Rekhabai Thakur3, Surajit Maity1, Palepu Kavi4, Palaka Balaji Srinu4 1Department of Pharmacology, Haldia Institute of Pharmacy, ICARE Complex, Haldia, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, INDIA. 2Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Vaageswari Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Karimnagar, Telangana, INDIA. 3Department of Pharmacy, Vaageswari College of Pharmacy, Karimnagar, Telangana, INDIA. 4Department of Pharmacology, Koringa College of Pharmacy, Korangi, Tallarevu, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2020,10,4,150-155.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.4.32Published: December 2020Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: The present study was to investigate the phytocomponents by using GC-MS analysis, in-vitro antioxidant activity and the anthelmintic property of ethanolic extract of Borassus flabellifer Linn (EEBFL) root. Methods: EEBFL was prepared from…
Daya L Chothani1,*, NM Patel2 1Department of Pharmacy, BK Mody Government Pharmacy College, Rajkot, Gujarat, INDIA. 2Shri BM Shah College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (BMCPER) Modasa, Modasa, Gujarat, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2020,10,4,156-160.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.4.33Published: December 2020Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Objectives: An anti-allergic study was performed on a methanolic extract of leaves (GLA) and fruit (GFA) of Gmelina arborea Roxb. (Verbenaceae). Methods: Anti-allergic study was evaluated using an isolated guinea pig ileum, isolated rat ileum preparation and passive paw anaphylaxis in rats. The effect of methanolic extracts (100, 200 μg/ml) of the fruit and leaves were studied on contraction induced by histamine and acetylcholine on isolated guinea pig…
Sunita Shailajan*, Suhina Bhosale, Sasikumar Menon, Yugandhara PatilRamnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Herbal Research Lab (Industrial Co-ordination Centre), Matunga (E); Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2020,10,4,161-169.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.4.34Published: December 2020Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Background: Myrica esculenta Buch.-Ham ex D. Don (Syn-M. nagi) commonly known as Himalayan berry/ Kaphal/ Katphal is an economically important medicinal plant with multipurpose uses. The medium sized tree is utilized for its bark, flowers, roots and fruits in Ayurvedic and Unani system of medicine due to its therapeutic potential. The fruits of M. esculenta are sold in local markets as jam, squashes, pickles etc and are also consumed by the local populations. However, the therapeutic…
Ian Edwin Cock1,2,*1Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA.2School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2020,10,4,170.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.4.35Published: December 2020Type: Medicinal Plant Images ABSTRACT Grevillea robusta. The genus Grevillea (family Proteaceae) consists of approximately 360 species native to rainforest and open regions of Australia, New Guinea, New Caledonia and Sulawesi, with the greatest diversity occurring in Australia. Grevilleas are commonly referred to as spider flower trees due to the appearance of their flowers and are also often referred to as silky oaks. Grevillea flowers were used as a food source by Australian Aborigines. The…
Pharmacognosy Communications,2020,10,4,171.Published:December 2020Type:Upcoming Events 69th International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA). Bonn, Germany. https://www.ga-online.org/events. Read more…. Download PDF
Ian Edwin Cock1,2,* 1Environmental Futures Research Institute, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. 2School of Environment and Science, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2020,10,2,112.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.3.22Published: July 2020Type: Editorial ABSTRACT Dear Readers and Authors, I am pleased to bring you Volume 10, Issue 3 of Pharmacognosy Communications. In this issue we present new research reports examining the Pharmacognosy of several important medicinal plants including the antibacterial activity of Davidsonia pruriens F. Muell. fruit and leaf extracts, Trachiyspirum ammi (L.) Sprague ex Turrill seed extracts and Centella asiatica (L.) Urban leaf extracts. We also include a pharmacognostic review of…
Lindiwe Mpala1, Getmore Chikowe1, 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,2020,10,3,113-113.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.3.23Published: July 2020Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: High antioxidant levels have been linked with multiple therapeutic properties, including antibacterial activity. Therefore, high antioxidant plant preparations are good targets for antibacterial testing. D. pruriens has high antioxidant capacity although it is yet to be tested for the ability to inhibit the growth of bacterial pathogens. Methods: The ability of D. pruriens fruit and leaf extracts to inhibit the growth of a…
Yan Zhang1, Zihao Yang1, Ian Edwin Cock1,2* 1School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA. 2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2020,10,3,119-129.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.3.24Published: July 2020Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: An increase in antibiotic resistance and a corresponding decrease in antimicrobial discovery have directed researchers towards alternative therapies, including plant based medicines. However, synergistic combinations of plant extracts with conventional antibiotics may be a far more effective approach in overcoming resistance and potentiating the activity of antibiotics that are otherwise ineffective against resistant bacterial strains. Methods: The antibacterial activity of Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola) extracts was investigated by disc…