Cameron Jay Lee1, Mitchell Henry Wright2,*, Anthony Carlson Greene1, Huda Aldosary1, Ian Edwin Cock1,3,* 1School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. 2Department of Research and Development, First Choice College, Gold Coast, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. 3Environmental Futures Research Institute, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2019,9,4,124-129.DOI:10.5530/pc.2019.4.26Published:September 2019Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Bacillus anthracis is bacterial cause of the highly fatal, zoonotic disease anthrax. Tasmanian pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata) has been previously documented for its antiseptic properties against other pathogenic bacteria. This study sought to investigate the effectiveness of T. lanceolata as an inhibitory agent against B. anthracis. Methods: Tasmannia lanceolata berry and leaf extracts were prepared with either water or…
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Lindy Mpala1, Getmore Chikowe2, Ian Edwin Cock1,2,* 1School of Environment and Science, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. 2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA Pharmacognosy Communications,2019,9,4,130-134.DOI:10.5530/pc.2019.4.27Published:September 2019Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: The development of bacterial strains that are resistant to multiple antibiotics has made the development of new antibiotics a priority for medical research. Traditional plant medicines are important leads for the discovery of new medicines. The family Agavaceae is widely used therapeutically in many areas of the world. Despite this, many members of this family are yet to be examined extensively for therapeutic properties. The…
Abhilash Kochumadhavan, Priyanka Mangal, LM Sharath Kumar, Badugu Madhura Meenakshi, Babu Uddagiri Venkanna, Ganesh Muguli* R&D Centre, The Himalaya Drug Company, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2019,9,4,135-138.DOI:10.5530/pc.2019.4.28Published:September 2019Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Corilagin, an ellagitannin (chemical name β-1-O-galloyl-3,6- (R)-hexahydroxydiphenoyl-d-glucose), was previously reported from other species of Phyllanthus except Phyllanthus maderaspatensis L. Therefore, the aim of the study was to isolate corilagin from P. maderaspatensis and report it as chemo-marker. Methods: The whole plant of P. maderaspatensis was subjected to hot extraction and partitioning, followed by repeated column chromatography (silica, Diaion HP-20 and Prep HPLC). The observed LC‑MS/MS and NMR data were compared with reported literature to verify the structure of the isolated molecule…
Stuti Pandey, Aditya Ganeshpurkar*, Nazneen Dubey Shri Ram Institute of Technology-Pharmacy, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2019,9,4,139-142.DOI:10.5530/pc.2019.4.29Published:September 2019Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Amaranthus cruentus (Amaranthaceae) is one of the popularly grown leafy vegetables in the Indian subcontinent. The leaves of the plant are rich in polyphenols, tannins, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids, saponins and betalains. The plant is also rich in protein, calcium, iron, as well as vitamins A, E, C and folic acid. The present work was undertaken to evaluate the anti-anemic effects of Amaranthus cruentus. Methods: An ethanol extract of Amaranthus cruentus was prepared and the of folic acid, ascorbic acid, iron, polyphenol and flavonoid contents were estimated.…
Huda Aldosary1, Mitchell Henry Wright2,*, Cameron Jay Lee1, Anthony Carlson Greene1, Ian Edwin Cock1,3,* 1School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. 2Department of Research and Development, First Choice College, Gold Coast, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. 3Environmental Futures Research Institute, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA Pharmacognosy Communications,2019,9,4,143-148.DOI:10.5530/pc.2019.4.30Published:September 2019Type:Original Article ABSTRACT: Introduction: Yersinia enterocolitica is a major source of food poisoning via the consumption of contaminated meat products, causing acute gastroenteric yersiniosis. Tasmannia lanceolata has been widely documented for its antiseptic properties, repressing the growth of an extensive range of bacteria. Despite this, Tasmannia lanceolata has yet to be been tested for its inhibitory capacity against Y. enterocolitica. Methods: T.…
John Hanna1, Ian Edwin Cock2,3 1Division of Environmental and Biomolecular Systems, Institute of Environmental Health, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 2School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland-4111, AUSTRALIA. 3Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland-4111, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2019,9,4,149-151.DOI:10.5530/pc.2019.4.31Published:September 2019Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Until the mid-20th century, most medicines were blends of pharmacological plants, minerals and extracts, of which some – and their corresponding methods – have been unchanged since pre-history. With the rise of resistance to our designed and derived antibiotics and drugs – which include anti-fungal, anti-protozoal…
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,2019,9,4,152.DOI:10.5530/pc.2019.4.32Published:September 2019Type:Medicinal Plant Images ABSTRACT Grevillea robusta A. Cunn. ex R. Bris a tall evergreen tree that is endemic to Australia. As with other Grevillea spp., G. robusta is also commonly referred to as spider flower trees and Australian silky oaks. Grevillea flowers were used as a food source by Australian Aborigines. The flowers were sucked for their sweet nectar or used to make sweet drinks.1 They were also used by Australian Aborigines as traditional bush medicines to treat wounds…
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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,2019,9,3,84.DOI:10.5530/pc.2019.3.17Published:June 2019Type:Editorial ABSTRACT Dear readers and authors, I am pleased to bring you Volume 9, Issue 3 of Pharmacognosy Communications. In this issue we present new research reports examining the Pharmacognosy of several important medicinal plants including the phytochemistry and anti-plasmoidal activity of biflavanones isolated from the stem bark of Garcinia buchananii Engl. A further study reported the antibacterial activity of oleanolic acid and other compounds isolated from Cordia…