Deepti Gurjar*, Sunita Shailajan Herbal Research Laboratory (Industrial Coordination Centre), Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Matunga (E), Mumbai 400019, Maharashtra, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications, 2018,8,3,108-113DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.3.23.Published: July 2018Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: The wound healing activity of leaves of Chrysophyllum cainito and flowers of Mimusops elengi has been reported through our previous studies. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate pharmacokinetics of gallic acid from the ethanolic extracts of these plants and to support the findings of the preclinical study. Methods: A simple HPLC method was developed for detection of gallic acid in rat plasma post topical application of the…
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Tabasum Ali, Amreen Naqash, Rukhsar Wadoo, Rumaisa Rashid, Ghulam Nabi Bader* Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar -190006, Jammu and Kashmir, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications, 2018,8,3,114-118DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.3.24.Published: July 2018Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Background: Traditionally, Ajuga bracteosa (family Lamiaceae) has been used to cure many diseases including gout, rheumatism, amenorrhea, diabetes, malaria, inflammation and cancer in different parts of the world. The antimicrobial activity of the plant has not been validated as yet. This study aims at validation of the folklore use of the plant as a broad spectrum anti-infective agent. Objective: To determine the total phenolic and flavonoid…
Gibson Chimezie Udem1,*, Daniel Dahiru1, Chinedu Casmir Etteh21Department of Biochemistry, School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State, NIGERIA.2Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Imo State University, Owerri, NIGERIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2018,8,3,119-124.DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.3.25.Published: July 2018Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Mangifera indica is a rampant Nigerian plant with history of application in traditional medicine for the treatment of degenerative diseases by indigenous Nigerians. Methods: The leaf, stem-bark and root-bark of M. indica were screened for phytoconstituents. The dried powdered plant parts were extracted using aqueous and ethanol solvents. The antioxidant activity of the concentrated extracts was…
Heba A. El-Gizawy1, Ahmed S. Alazzouni2, Alaadin E. El-Haddad1,*1Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October 6 University, Giza, EGYPT.2Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, EGYPT. Pharmacognosy Communications,2018,8,3,125-131.DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.3.26.Published: July 2018Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Background: Delonix regia (Hook.) Raf. (Fabaceae) is an ornamental tree with flamboyant flowers. Objective: to carry out pharmacognostical studies to evaluate the features of different D. regia organs, quantification and HPLC profiling of phenolics and flavonoids of leaf extract, also to evaluate possible hepatoprotective activities of the leaf hydroalcoholic extract and its fractions. Materials and Methods: Total phenolic content (TPC) as gallic acid equivalent…
Michael Whitehouse School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold coast campus, Qld. 4222 AUSTRALIA Pharmacognosy Communications, 2018,8,3,132-134DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.3.27.Published: July 2018Type: 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 continues to evolve within our times. Read more… Download PDF
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,2018,8,3,135-136.DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.3.28.Published: July 2018Type: Medicinal Plant Images ABSTRACT Acanthosicyos horridus (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…
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,2018,8,2,59DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.2.12Published: January 2018Type: Editorial ABSTRACT Dear Readers and Authors, I am pleased to bring you volume 8, issue 2 of Pharmacognosy Communications. In this issue we present new research reports examining the pharmacognosy of several important medicinal plants including the anticancer activity of Fagaropsis angolensis and the antiviral activity of Dicrocephala integrifolia against herpes simplex type-1 virus. We also present a study which examines both the…
Joseph Shalom1,2, Paran Rayan1,2, Reece Courtney1,2, Pauline Ann McDonnell2, 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,2018,8,2,60-65.DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.2.13Published: January 2018Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell. is an endemic Australian plant which is known for its exceptionally high antioxidant content. The fruit is a nutritional food and the leaves and kinos were used in Australian Aboriginal medicine to treat a variety of diseases. However, T. ferdinandiana kinos remain largely unexamined for their…
Haydon Maas1, 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,2018,8,2,66-74.DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.2.14Published: January 2018Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Background: Roots from Glycyrrhiza glabra L. are known for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This study focuses on the growth inhibitory activity of G. glabra root extracts against some bacterial triggers of autoimmune inflammatory disease alone and in combination with conventional antibiotics. Methods: G. glabra root powder was extracted with solvents of varying polarity and screened for…
Antony Letoyah Yiaile1,2*, James Mucunu Mbaria2, Isaac Mpapuluu Ole-Mapenay2, Mitchel Otieno Okumu2, Abdi Hussein Hadun2, Jared Misonge Onyancha31Department of Pharmacy, University Health Services, Maasai Mara University, P.O. Box 861-20500, Narok, KENYA.2Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, KENYA.3Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Kenya Methodist University, P.O BOX 267-60200 Meru, KENYA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2018,8,2,75-80.DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.2.15Published: January 2018Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Background: The use of conventional cancer medication is limited by cytotoxicity on normal cells, intolerability of the drugs used and emergence of aggressive tumors which do not…