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,2015,5,4,270-271.DOI:10.5530/pc.2015.4.10Published:July2015Type:The Janus Corner ABSTRACT This occasional section within the journal surveys visions and achievements, often not on the main track of the developing biomedical sciences, but all relating to discoveries and developments of medicinals – both ancient and modern. What they have in common, in one way or another, is providing further background and glances around the edges of the core discipline of pharmacognosy, as it has been and…
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I.E. Cocka,b*aEnvironmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.bSchool of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications:2015,5,4,270-271DOI:10.5530/pc.2015.4.10Published:July 2015Type:Medicinal Plant Images Download PDF
Ian Edwin Cock1,2*Editor-In-Chief1Environmental 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,2015,5,3,164-164.DOI:10.5530/pc.2015.3.1Published:June 2015Type:Editorial ABSTRACT With this issue, Pharmacognosy Communications enters into its fifth year. In our first 4 years of publication, Pharmacology Communications has published 14 review articles, 121 original research studies and 29 short communications at an average of 10.3 published manuscripts per issue. We strive for publication of high quality studies as is reflected but our acceptance rate, which has been approximately 35 % each year…
Abdalsalam Kmail1,2, Badiaa Lyoussi1,, Hilal Zaid2 and Bashar Saad2,1Physiology-Pharmacology, University of Fez, P.O. Box 1796 Fez Atlas, Fez, MOROCCO.2Qasemi Research Center- Al-Qasemi Academic College, Baga Algharbiya and Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Arab American University Jenin,P.O. Box 240, Jenin, PALESTINE. Pharmacognosy Communications,2015,5,3,165-172.DOI:10.5530/pc.2015.3.2Published:June 2015Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Herbal-based medicines are widely used for the prevention and treatments of diverse diseases especially in growing countries as well as many developed countries. Although some of herbal-based medicines have promising therapeutic properties, many of them remain untested and their safety and efficacy were not scientifically assessed. Based on knowledge from traditional Greco-Arab herbal medicine,…
Mitchell Henry Wright1, Ben Matthews2, Anthony Carlson Greene1 and Ian Edwin Cock,1,3*1School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia.2Smart Waters Research Centre, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia.3Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2015,5,3,173-189.DOI:10.5530/pc.2015.3.3Published:June 2015Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Anthrax is severe acute disease caused by Bacillus anthracis infections. If untreated, it often results in mortality. High antioxidant plant extracts have documented therapeutic properties as general antiseptics, inhibiting the growth of a wide variety of bacterial species. This study examines the ability of selected high…
Kris Herawan Timotius*, Ita Novita Sari and Adit Widodo SantosoDepartment of Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine, Krida Wacana Christian University (UKRIDA), Jakarta, Indonesia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2015,5,3,190-196.DOI:10.5530/pc.2015.3.4Published:June 2015Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Background: As indigeneous herbal medicine (jamu) in Central Java, Indonesia, Pilis is applied topically to the forehead to cure dizziness, hazy vision, and eyestrain. For the future implementation, it is important to know the composition of plant materials used for Pilis and their major bioactive compounds. Aims of the study: This study aimed to determine the plant materials used for blending Pilis, and the major bioactive compounds of every plant materials.…
Ma del Carmen Angeles, González-Chávez, Ariadna Scheherazada, Sánchez-López and Rogelio Carrillo- González*Edaphology Program, Soil and Environmental Chemistry Lab, Colegio de Postgraduados, Edafología, km 36.5 Carr. México-Texcoco 56230, Estado de México, México. Pharmacognosy Communications,2015,5,3,197-206.DOI:10.5530/pc.2015.3.5Published:June 2015Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Plant metalloid contamination may represent an important pathway of Arsenic (As) intake by humans, wild herbivores and livestock. Objective: This study aimed at estimating Arsenic (As) exposition risks to wild plants naturally growing on the contaminated area of Zimapan, Hidalgo, Mexico. Materials and Methods: Arsenic concentrations in the rhizosphere, aerial and root parts, and deposition on leaves of wild plants from two mine…
Khaled Rashed1, Roel Anthonissen2, Davie Cappoen2 and Luc Verschaeve2,31Pharmacognosy Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt.2Operational directorate Food, Medicines and Consumer Safety, Toxicology Unit, Scientific Institute of Public Health, Brussels, Belgium.3Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium. Pharmacognosy Communications,2015,5,3,207-216.DOI:10.5530/pc.2015.3.6Published:June 2015Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: We performed a phytochemical analysis and investigated the potential genotoxic properties of ten different methanol extracts of plants that are frequently used in Egypt for medicinal purposes. Such studies are important because these plants were never thoroughly investigated with respect to their possible potential sideeffects and risks for humans. Materials and Methods: In this study…
Curtis Poyton, Mary-Louise Manchadi*, Matthew Cheesman, Nickolas LavidisSchool of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2015,5,3,217-225.DOI:10.5530/pc.2015.3.7Published:June 2015Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is commonly used in household products, perfumes, aromatherapy and complementary medicines. This study assesses the effects of lavender and its component linalool on neurotransmission and contraction of smooth muscle. Methods: The concentration-dependent effects of lavender (0.001% to 0.05%) and linalool (0.001% to 0.05%) on electrically evoked nerve terminal impulse (NTI) and excitatory junction current (EJC) amplitudes were assessed, while the effects of lavender (0.03%) and linalool (0.03%) on 5-hydroxytryptamine, acetylcholine, histamine,…