NishaSonkar, Priyanka Yadav, Divya Bansal1, Aditya Ganeshpurkar* and Nazneen DubeyDrug Discovery Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Shri Ram Institute of Technology, Jabalpur, M.P., INDIA.1Pharmaceutics Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Shri Ram Institute of Technology, Jabalpur, M.P., INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,4,59-63.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.4.6Published:September 2014Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Context: Haphazard use of drugs is one of the key reason for progression of liver diseases. Drugs such as paracetamol, isoniazid, rifampicin etc cause hepatotoxicity. However, there is currently no single synthetic drug which is effective for the treatment of such conditions. Drugs from natural sources have been used by humans from eternal era. Thus, plants serve to be…
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Jamieson Na, J Sirdaartaa,b and I. E. Cocka,b*aSchool of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia.bEnvironmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,4,71-82.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.4.8Published:September 2014Type:Short Communication ABSTRACT Introduction: High levels of antioxidant phytochemicals have been linked to the treatment and prevention of several cancers. Recent reports have identified a number of native Australian fruits as having high antioxidant capacities. Despite this, several of these species are yet to be tested for anticancer activity. Methods: Solvent extracts were prepared from high antioxidant native Australian plants and their…
Rayan P1,2,* and McDonnell PA11School of Natural Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,4,83-89.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.4.9Published:September 2014TYPE:Short Communication ABSTRACT Background: Studies have confirmed that dodecanoic acid (DA; C: 12; common name: lauric acid) has anti-giardial properties against G. duodenalis trophozoites in vitro with an LD50 concentration comparable to that of metronidazole, the drug of choice in the treatment of giardiasis. DA appears to induce trophozoite death by accumulating within the parasite cytoplasm resulting in rupture of the trophozoite cell membrane. In this study, the dietary supplementation of dodecanoic acid (and other compounds containing DA) to…
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,2014,4,4,90-91.DOI:NillPublished:September 2014Type:Medicinal Plant Images
I.E. Cocka,b*Editor-In-ChiefaSchool of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.bEnvironmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,4,92-94.DOI:NillPublished on:September 2014Type:The Janus Corner ABSTRACT Details of the registration guidelines and instructions are available on Congress website (http://15icse.bau.edu.jo/ regise.aspx). Full papers will be eligible for publication at the authors request in Pharmacognosy Communications (subject to editorial review). The website also provides details regarding visa requirements, the conference venue and accommodation options. For pre- or post- conference activities, Jordan presents an interesting variety of optional sights and…
Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,4,95-95.DOI:NillPublished:September 2014Type:Upcoming Events Download PDF
I.E. Cocka,b*Editor-In-ChiefaSchool of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.bEnvironmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111,Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,4,96-96.DOI:NillPublished:September 2014Type:Book Review The African continent has a rich botanical diversity and wide ranging traditional medicine systems. Whilst South African ethnopharmacology has been better documented than for many other African regions, much of the traditional knowledge is still passed on orally and is yet to be recorded. Even amongst arguably one of the best known and studied African ethnic groups, the Zulus, much knowledge has not yet been…
I.E. Cocka,b*Editor-In-ChiefaEnvironmental 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,2014,4,3,1-1.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.3.1Published:May 2014Type:Editorial ABSTRACT With this issue, Pharmacognosy Communications enters into its fourth year. In our first 3 years of publication, Pharmacognosy Communications has published 11 review articles, 99 original research studies and 25 short communications at an average of 8.4 published manuscripts per issue. We strive for publication of high quality studies as is reflected but our acceptance rate, which is approximately 35 % each year. Thus,…
Jharna Bansal*, Nitin Kumar, Rishabha Malviya and Pramod Kumar SharmaDepartment of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University, Yamuna Expressway,Greater Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,3,2-30.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.3.2Published:May 2014Type:Review Article ABSTRACT Liver is involved in several vital functions such as metabolism, secretion, and storage as well as detoxification of several drugs and xenobiotics occurs in the liver itself because it is the most vital organ of the body. India is also called as “Botanical Garden Of World”. Conventional medicine is now pursuing the use of natural products such as herbs to provide the support that the liver needs on…
Nada M Mostafa, Omayma A Eldahshan and Abdel Nasser B Singab*Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,3,31-39.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.3.3Published:May 2014Type:Review Article ABSTRACT Genus Jacaranda has been traditionally used in treating skin disorders, venereal diseases, leishmaniasis, colds and rheumatism. Additionally, some species have shown diuretic and astringent properties. Objective: This review highlights and updates the traditional uses, pharmacology and phytochemistry of the genus Jacaranda. Materials and Methods: Information was obtained from Google Scholar, Scirus, PubMed and ScienceDirect. Results: Phytochemical studies on Jacaranda species have shown the presence flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, phenylethanoids, sterols and triterpenes. Extracts of different Jacaranda…