I.E. Cock1,2*1Environmental 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,2015,5,3,226-226.Published:June 2015Type:Medicinal Plant Images Download PDF
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Ian Edwin Cock1,2*Editor-In-Chief1Environmental Futures Centre, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.2School of NaturalSciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2015,5,2,99.DOI:10.5530/pc.2015.2.1Published:Feburary 2015Type:Editorial ABSTRACT I am pleased to bring you volume 5, issue 2 of Pharmacognosy Communications. In this issue we present a review of traditional ethnopharmacological knowledge in Malaysia and India. This review presents a survey of the common medicinal plants used in these 2 countries and outlines their known therapeutic uses. The common and/ or local names for each species are listed and the plant part used…
Isabel Maria Madaleno*Portuguese Tropical Institute, Rua António Galvão, 2-1B. 2780-047 Oeiras, PORTUGAL. Pharmacognosy Communications,2015,5,2,100-115.DOI:10.5530/pc.2015.2.2Published:February 2015Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Chronic diseases like diabetes, arthritis, rheumatism, asthma can be treated using ointments, infusions and concoctions. In Asia many endemic, native and exotic plant species have been consumed or applied for centuries, constituting a repository of knowledge reported in old manuscripts or transmitted by traditional healers, wild species collectors and urban gardeners. This paper presents information about 338 different vegetable species gathered in two Indian settlements – Goa and Kochi – in Malacca, Malaysia, and on the subject of their consumption both as food…
Anton Maen1, Ian Edwin Cock,1,2*1School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia.2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2015,5,2,130-139.DOI:10.5530/pc.2015.2.4Published:February 2015Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Introduction: High antioxidant capacities have been linked to the treatment of rheumatic diseases and in the inhibition of microbial growth. Recent reports have identified several native Australian culinary herbs with high antioxidant capacities. Despite this, several of these species are yet to be tested for the ability to inhibit the growth of the bacterial triggers of autoimmune inflammatory diseases. Methods: Solvent extracts…
Okey Alphonsus Ojiako1, Paul Chidoka Chikezie21Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.2Department of Biochemistry, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria. Pharmacognosy Communications,2015,5,2,140-144.DOI:10.5530/pc.2015.2.5Published:February 2015Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Background/Aim: The present study investigated alterations in blood Na+/K+ and Cl- levels of alloxan-induced hyperglycemic rats (HyGR) administered with single and combinatorial herbal formulations of leaf extracts of Acanthus montanus, Emilia coccinea, Hibiscus rosa sinensis and Asystasia gangetica. Materials and Methods: Serum electrolytes concentrations were measured using the ion selective electrode analyzer. Results: Serum Na+ concentration (SNC) of the untreated HyGR (DIAB group) was significantly (p<0.05) lower than that of the normal control rats…
Mohit Patel, Aditya Ganeshpurkar*, Divya Bansal, Nazneen DubeyShri Ram Institute of Technology-Pharmacy, Jabalpur, M.P., India. Pharmacognosy Communications,2015,5,2,145-147.DOI:10.5530/pc.2015.2.6Published:February 2015Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Background: Helminth infestation is most prevalent infestations by parasites, which affects large part of world’s population. It is one of the leading causes of malnutrition among children. Gallic acid (3,4,5 trihydroxybenzoic acid), a plant polyphenol, is a naturally abundant gallotannin, which is found in vegetables, fruits, legumes and beverages. The present study was undertaken to explore anthelmintic activity of gallic acid. Materials and Methods: Five concentrations (25, 50 and 100 mg/ml) of gallic acid were studied in the anthelmintic bioassay…
Joseph Sirdaarta1,2, Ben Matthews3, Alan White2, Ian Edwin Cock1,2*1Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australla.2School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australla.3Smart Waters Research Centre, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australla. Pharmacognosy Communications,2015,5,2,100-115.DOI:10.5530/pc.2015.2.2Published:Februray 2015Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease which can be triggered in genetic susceptible individuals by Acinetobacter spp. and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum) fruit has documented therapeutic properties as a general antiseptic agent. Extracts prepared from the leaves have also been shown to block several microbial triggers…
Okey Alphosus Ojiako1, Paul Chidoka Chikezie2, Agomuo Chizaramoku Ogbuji31Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.2Department of Biochemistry, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria.3Department of Food Science and Technology, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Nigeria. Pharmacognosy Communications,2015,5,2,148-159.DOI:10.5530/pc.2015.2.7Published:February 2015Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Background/Aim: The present study ascertained the comparative capacities of single and combinatorial herbal formulations of Acanthus montanus, Emilia coccinea, Hibiscus rosasinensis and Asystasia gangetica to exert glycemic control and ameliorate oxidative stress in renal and hepatic tissues of alloxan-induced hyperglycemic rats (HyGR) following 30 days treatment. Materials and Methods: Phytochemical composition of the herbal extracts and fasting plasma glucose concentration (FPGC)…
Ian Edwin Cock1,2*1Environmental 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,2015,5,2,160.Published:February 2015Type:Medicinal Plant Images Download PDF