Aditya Ganeshpurkar1,2,3 Ajay Saluja1,2,*1Faculty of Pharmacy, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, INDIA.2Shri Ram Institute of Technology- Pharmacy, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA.3CVM’s A.R. College of Pharmacy, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand, Gujarat, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2020,10,2,83-88.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.2.16Published: April 2020Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Context: Hesperidin, an important bioflavonoid, is abundantly found in various foodstuffs and can be regarded as an essential nutraceutical. Hesperidin has been acknowledged for its protective and beneficial effects on various aspects of biological system. Objectives: The present study was aimed to examine the effect of hesperidin on the regulation of the immune response in experimental animal models. Materials and Methods: The immunomodulatory…
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Getmore Chikowe1, Lindiwe Mpala2, 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,2020,10,2,89-94.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.2.17Published: April 2020Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Closely related plant species often share similar secondary metabolites and bioactivities and are therefore good targets for bioactivity testing when one or more species within a family are known to possess therapeutic properties. The genus Pouteria (family Sapotaceae) has a long history of medicinal usage in many areas of the world. Many species are known to have therapeutic properties,…
Mitchell Henry Wright1, Aiden Wood2, Anthony Carlson Greene2, Ian Edwin Cock1,2,3,* 1Leviathan Biosciences, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. 2School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. 3Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2020,10,2,95-101.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.2.18Published: April 2020Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Acronychia acidula F. Muell. (lemon aspen, pigeon berry) has been previously recognized for its antimicrobial properties against a broad panel of pathogenic bacteria. This study assessed the effectiveness of A. acidula as an inhibitory agent against bacteria associated with malodour formation. Methodology: A. acidula fruit extracts were prepared using methanol or water as the extraction solvent. Growth inhibition and minimal inhibitory concentrations…
Diptanu Biswas1,2,*, Bandari Mahalakshmi1, B Samelu1, M Devadas1, Solleti Venkata Suresehkumar11Creative Educational Society’s College of Pharmacy, NH-7, Chinnatekur, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh-518218, INDIA.2Eminent College of Pharmaceutical Technology, Babaria, Jagnnathpur, Barasat, Kolkata 700126, West Bengal, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2020,10,2,102-107.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.2.19Published: April 2020Type: Research Article ABSTRACT Background: Shorea robusta and Dipterocarpus turbinatus are widely used by the indigenous people of North Eastern state Tripura in their daily life for various purposes. Objectives: The present investigation was aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of S. robusta and D. turbinatus bark extracts and their different fraction by disk diffusion and turbidimetric methods. Methods: Plant materials were extracted…
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,2020,10,2,108-109.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.2.20Published: April 2020Type: Medicinal Plant Images ABSTRACT Tasmannia lanceolata (Poir) A.C.Sm. (family Winteraceae), commonly known as Tasmanian pepper or mountain pepper berry, is shrub which is endemic to the woodlands and cool temperate rainforests of Tasmania and the south-eastern region of the Australian mainland. The leaves, berries and bark of this plant have traditional uses as a food flavouring and as a medicinal plant. Australian Aborigines used T.…
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,2020,10,2,110.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.2.21Published: April 2020Type: The Janus Corner ABSTRACT A recent publication from a Singaporean-led research team has reported that drinking tea (infusions prepared from Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze) leaves helps to protect the brain from age related declines in brain function.1 Indeed, regular tea drinking can reduce cognitative decline in older adults by up to 50%. Furthermore, tea consumption also results in mood improvement and prevents cardiovascular disease.…
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Ian Edwin Cock1,2,*1Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA.2School of Environment and Science, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2020,10,1,1.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.1.1Published: January 2020Type: Editorial ABSTRACT Dear Readers and Authors, I am pleased to bring you Volume 10, Issue 1 of Pharmacognosy Communications. In this issue we present new research reports examining the Pharmacognosy of several important medicinal plants including the anti-plasmoidal activity of several plant species used traditionally to treat malaria and the anti-proliferative activity towards BT549 breast cancer cells and in silico modelling of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides compounds. There are also several studies examining the antibacterial activity…
Ruth Anyango Omole1,2*, Mainen Julius Moshi1, Muhammad Ilias3, Walker Larry3, Hamisi M. Malebo4, Leonida Kerubo Omosa5, Jacob O. Midiwo51Institute of Traditional Medicine, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P.O. Box 65001, Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA.2Department of Chemical Science and Technology, Technical University of Kenya, P.O. Box 52428- 00200, Nairobi, KENYA.3Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Mississippi, P.O Box 1848-38677 USA.4Department of Traditional Medicine Research, National Institute for Medical Research, P.O. Box 9653, Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA.5Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, Chiromo Road, Nairobi, KENYA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2020,10,1,2-6.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.1.2Published: January 2020Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Reports of…
Yujun Wang1, Yushu Liang1, Ian Edwin Cock1,2,*1School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA.2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2020,10,1,7-17.DOI:10.5530/pc.2020.1.3Published: January 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 are 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 Rosa canina (Rosehip) extracts was investigated by disc…