Chikezie, P.C. and Iheanacho, K.M.E1Department of Biochemistry, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria1Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,2,13-19.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.2.4Published:April 2014Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Plants are veritable sources of bioactive principles with profound therapeutic and medicinal value. The present study sought to determine, on comparative basis, the capacities of aqueous and ethanolic leaf extracts of Viscum album to ameliorate hyperglycemia and their effects on the body and visceral organ weights of experimental animals. Preparation of aqueous and ethanol/water (ratio 2:1; v/v) extracts of V. album was according to standard methods. Hyperglycemia was induced in 12 h fasted animals by…
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Chikezie, P.C1 and Uwakwe A.A21Department of Biochemistry, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria.2Department of Biochemistry, University of Port-Harcourt, Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,2,20-28.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.2.5Published:April 2014Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Background/Objective: The present study sought to investigate erythrocyte glutathione S-transferases (GST), NADH-Methaemoglobin reductase (NADH-MR) and Na+/K+-ATPase activities of hypoglycemic rats treated with ethanol/water (1:2 v/v) extract of A. sativa as an agent of glycemic control. Materials and Methods: 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. At the end of the experimental time (t = 76 h), erythrocyte GST,…
Gaurav M. Doshi,1,2* Pratip K. Chaskar1, Sandeep Zine1 and Hemant D. Une31Assistant Professors, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Pharmacy,Mumbai, INDIA.2Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India3Associate Professor, Vice Principal, Department of Pharmacology, Y. B. Chavan College of Pharmacy, Rouzabagh, Aurangabad,Maharashtra, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,2,29-33.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.2.6Published:April 2014Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Background: Carissa congesta is an important medicinal plant in India. Lupeol, an active constituent of this species, has been reported to possess good amount of pharmacological as well as therapeutic potential. Objective: In the current studies enlighten we focussed on determining the percentage of…
Adel Nadjib Chaker, Habiba Boukhebti, Rachid Sahraoui and Messaoud RamdhaniLaboratoire de Valorisation des Ressources Biologiques Naturelles (VRBN), Département Biologie et Ecologie Végétale,Faculté des sciences de la nature et de la vie – UFA –Sétif – Algérie Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,2,34-38.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.2.7Published:April 2014Type:Research Article ABSTRACT As part of the development of plant resources, we are interested in the chemical study of essential oils of Mentha aquatica that is widely used in Algerian traditional medicine. Essential oil extracted from this plant was obtained by hydrodistillation with a Clevenger type apparatus for a period of three hours. The extraction produced yellowish essential oils with a very…
I.E. Cocka,b*aEnvironmental 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,2014,4,2,39-39.DOI:NillPublished:April 2014Type:Medicinal Plant Images Download PDF
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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,2014,4,1,1-1.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.1.1Published:January 2014Type:Editorial ABSTRACT I am pleased to bring you volume 4, issue 4 of Pharmacognosy Communications. In this issue we present 7 original research reports examining the pharmacognosy of several important medicinal plants including a pharmacognostic and phytochemical study of Macrotyloma uniflorum, a phytochemical screening of Chromolaena odorata (Siam weed) and an investigation of its effects on the central nervous system, antimicrobial and toxicity studies on 2 species…
Matthew J. Cheesman*a, Steven Chenb, Mary-Louise Manchadia, Teague Jacobb,Rodney F. Minchina & Peter A. TregloanbaSchool of Biomedical Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.bCentre for Educational Innovation & Technology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,1,2-10.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.1.2Published:January 2014Type:Invited Article ABSTRACT The Virtual Laboratory Practical Class (VLPC) computer program is a resource aimed at improving practical laboratory performance and understanding in a second-year pharmacology student cohort. In our evaluation of the program, half of the 233 students were provided access to the VLPC before their laboratory session and half after the completion of their experiment. Surveys were conducted to gauge student perception and…
Smrati Verma1, Hotam Sigh Chaudhary1, Balwant Singh2, N Gopalan2 and Anil kumar Singh31,1,2*Madhav Institute of Technology & Science, Gwalior – 474005, INDIA.2Joint Director, DRDO-BUCLS, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, INDIA.3Vector Management Division, Defence Research and Development Establishment, Gwalior, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,1,11-15.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.1.3Published:January 2014Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of present study is to isolate potential probiotic microorganisms from modified indigenous foods and assessment of its antimicrobial activity against some selected pathogenic strains including E. coli, E. faecilis, K. pneumonia, S. dysentrae, S.epidermidis, S. saprophyticus, S. pyogenes and S. aureus. These isolated microorganisms were further characterized using microscopic and biochemical methods. Method: Six different…
Bigoniya Papiya*1, Vyas Sourabh2, Shukla Alok1 and Singh Chandra Shekhar11Radharaman College of Pharmacy, Fatehpur Dobra, Ratibad, Bhopal – 462 002, M.P., INDIA.2Rayat College of Pharmacy, Rail Majra, near Ropar Nawanshahr, Punjab, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,1,16-24.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.1.4Published:January 2014Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc. (Family Fabaceae) commonly known as horse gram is largely cultivated in Australia, Burma, India and Sri Lanka. In the present study an attempt has been made to standardize this ethnopharmacologically useful seed on the basis of pharmacognostical, physico-chemical and phytochemical characteristics. Methods: The external morphology of seed was observed by using simple microscope. The percentage of foreign matter,…