Ojiako, A.Okey1 and Chikezie and Paul Chidoka21Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.2Department of Biochemistry, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,3,40-48.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.3.4Published:May 2014Type:Original Article ABSTRACT The present study sought to investigate proximate composition in relation to the short and long term hypoglycemic effects of ethanol/water leaf extracts of Verononia amygdalina, Azadirachta indica and Moringa oleifera on hyperglycemic rats. Hyperglycemia was induced by a single intra-peritoneal injection of 0.1 mol/L alloxan monohydrate in phosphate buffer saline (PBS) solution (pH =7.4) dosage = 140 mg/kg; b/w. Individual hyperglycemic rats received separate doses of either 400 mg/kg bw/12 h of V.…
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Dadi Bhaskara Rao*, G Mohana Krishna, K V Raghava Rao, Ch Ravi Kiran and T Raghava RaoDepartment of Biochemistry, Andhra University, Visakhaptanam- 530 003, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,3,49-55.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.3.5Published:May 2014Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Background: Clitoria ternata is a herb extensively used in treating a wide variety of ailments. Early researches of C.ternata mainly focused on the evaluation of antitoxic roles of methanolic extract. Objective: The present study focused on evaluating the protective roles of petroleum ether (PE) and chloroform (CE) extracts of C.ternata on CCl4 induced liver damage. Materials and Methods: Hepatoprotective activity was determined by assessing the levels of various…
Shatarat A1, Abuhamdah S2, Al-Essa M3, Mohammed F4 and Al-Olimat S5 1Dept. of Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Jordan. 2Dept. of Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan, Jordan.3Dept. of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Jordan.4Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan, Jordan.First two authors contributed equally to this study. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,3,56-61.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.3.6Published:May 2014Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Background: Peganum harmala L. is a medicinal plant used in Jordan and in many countries in traditional medicine against several diseases, including gastrointestinal disorders. Objective: In this…
Arkhipov, A.1, Sirdaarta, J1,2, Rayan, P1,2, McDonnell, PA1 and Cock, IE1,2*1School of Natural Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,3,62-76.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.3.7Published:May 2014Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Background: Kigelia africana is a common component of the pharmacopeia’s of multiple African groupings which inhabit the areas in which it grows. Amongst these groups there is a myriad of medicinal uses in the treatment of a wide variety of bacterial, fungal and protozoal infections, as well as in the treatment of cancers. This study was undertaken to test K. africana fruit extracts for the ability to inhibit microbial and…
Suree Nanasombat*, Thanawan Bubpasawana, Nunthaporn Tamaputa and Yuwapa SrimakhanaaDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,3,77-87.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.3.8Published:May 2014Type:Short Communication ABSTRACT Thai medicinal plants (34 crude methanolic extracts) were tested for their antimicrobial activities, antiacetylcholinesterase and antioxidant activities, total phenolic and flavonoid contents. Acorus calamus, Cassia alata, Crocus sativus, Nymphaea lotus and Phyllanthus emblica extracts showed strong antimicrobial activity against spoilage yeasts, lactic acid bacteria and acetic acid bacteria tested. Most susceptible yeast strains were Rhodotorula glutinis and Schizosaccharomyces pombe. Kaempferia parviflora, Nelumbo nucifera, Rauvolfia serpentina and Centella asiatica extracts exhibited strong acetylcholinesterase…
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,2014,4,3,88-89.DOI:NillPublished:May 2014Type:Medicinal Plant Images ABSTRACT Acanthosicyoshorridus (commonly known as nara melon) is a member of the watermelon family that grows most prevalently in the coastal regions of the Namib desert, Namibia. It also occurs as far south as Northern Cape province in South Africa and as far north as southern Angola. The fruit can be eaten raw although it contains cucurbitacins (which irritate the mouth) and was…
Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,3,90-90.DOI:NillPublished:May 2014Type:Upcoming events Download PDF
I.E. Cocka,b*Editor-In-ChiefaEnvironmental Futures Centre, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.bBiomolecular and Physical Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,2,1-2.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.2.1Published :April 2014Type:Editorial ABSTRACT It is with a sense of satisfaction that I introduce volume 4 issue 2 of Pharmacognosy Communications. This issue completes our first 3 years of publication. As Thomson Reuters requires a minimum of 3 years of publication to calculate an impact factor, we have now reached this point and can expect to receive an evaluation and the corresponding impact factor when the next year’s…
Disha Menpara and Sumitra Chanda*Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Microbiological Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot-360005,Gujarat, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,2,3-7.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.2.2Published:April 2014Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study was to carry out phytochemical and pharmacognostic evaluation of leaves of Pongamia pinnata L. (Fabacea). Method: The present study provides pharmacognostic, physicochemical and phytochemical details of the leaves of P. pinnata. Macro and microscopic evaluation and WHO recommended parameters were followed in the study. Results: The macroscopic study showed that the leaf was ovate or elliptic with smooth margins, short petiole, alternate imparipinnate, hairless, acuminate at apex, rounded to cuneate at base and…
Joy Ashish Solomon, Aditya Ganeshpurkar*, Nilesh Shrivastava1, Divya Bansal1, 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,2014,4,2,8-12.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.2.3Published:April2014Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Background: Trichosanthes dioica Roxb, (Cucurbitaceae), is a perennial herb distributed in Asian subcontinent. The pointed gourd is mainly cultivated as a vegetable. The Charaka Samhita prescribes its use in treating jaundice and alcoholism. Ayurvedic literature depicts its use as a diuretic, cardiotoinc, antiulcer and a laxative. Recent research trend on Trichosanthes dioica Roxb. has also demonstrated its anticancer potential.…