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Shevtsova Tetiana1, Garkava Kateryna1, Brindza Jan2 and Ostrovsky Radovan21National Aviation University, Institute of Ecological Safety, Kyiv, Ukraine.2Institute of Biodiversity Conservation and Biosafety, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources.Slovak University of Agriculture (SUA) in Nitra, Slovak Republic. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,1,25-34.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.1.5Published:January 2014Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Objective: In Ukraine, as well as in many other countries of the world, different parts of a birch is used in food, pharmacology and cosmetology for the purpose of health improvement. Contrary to this, birch pollen causes an allergy. The aim of this study is to document the morphological differences and antioxidant activity of pollen grains of a silver…

Balwant Singh Paliya1, Hotam Singh Chaudhary1*, Smrati Verma2 and Shriram Prasad21,2Madhav Institute of Technology & Science, Gwalior – 474005, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,1,35-41.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.1.6Published:January 2014Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Introduction: To optimize the fermentation medium for G. lucidum by modifying the Mushroom complete medium (MCM) by three test carbon source Dextrose, Maltose, lactose and five nitrogen sources: peptone, soyapeptone, ammonium chloride (NH4Cl), ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) and ammonium sulphate (NH4)2SO4 to enhance the production of antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds. Methods: Fifteen different broth medium composition were prepared by varying the carbon and nitrogen sources in test medium (MCM). G. lucidum was cultivated in above test…

V. Winnetta, H. Boyerb, J. Sirdaartaa,c and I. E. Cocka,c*aBiomolecular and Physical Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia.bEcole Supérieure d’Ingénieurs en Développement Agroalimentaire Intégré, Université de la Réunion, Parc Technologique, 2 rue JosephWetzell, 27490 Sainte Clotilde, Ile de La Réunion.cEnvironmental Futures Centre, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,1,42-52.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.1.7Published :January 2014Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Tasmannia lanceolata is an endemic Australian plant with a history of use by indigenous Australians as a food and as a medicinal agent. Methods: T. lanceolata solvent extracts were investigated by disc diffusion assay…

C. Sautrona, I.E. Cockb,c*aEcole Supérieure d’Ingénieurs en Développement Agroalimentaire Intégré, Université de la Réunion, Parc Technologique, 2 rue JosephWetzell, 27490 Sainte Clotilde, Ile de La Réunion.bEnvironmental Futures Centre, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.cBiomolecular and Physical Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,1,53-60.DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.1.8Published:January 2014Type:Research Letter ABSTRACT Introduction: Many species of Syzygium are known to have antiseptic activity. Several Australian Syzygium species had roles as traditional bush medicines for Australian Aborigines although their antiseptic potential has not been rigorously studied. Methods: The antimicrobial activity of solvent extracts…

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,2014,4,1,61-62.DOI:NillPublished:Janaury 2014Type:Medicinal plant images Download PDF

I.E. Cocka,b*aBiomolecular and Physical Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.bEnvironmental Futures Centre, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,1,63.DOI:NillPublished:January 2014Type:Janus Corner ABSTRACT Lactoferrin is a glycoprotein which is widely represented in secretory fluids including saliva and tears and is especially high in milk. It has a high affinity for iron and may aid cell proliferation by transporting iron into cells. Lactoferrin has also been shown to have a variety of biological activities, including providing antibacterial activity in infants.[1] It interacts with polysaccharides ligands on cell surfaces…

Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,1,64.DOI:NillPublished:January 2014Type:Upcoming events Download PDF

I.E. Cockab*aBiomolecular and Physical Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.bEnvironmental Futures Centre, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,1,65.DOI:NillPublished:January 2014Type:Book review ABSTRACT In 2012 and early 2013, I undertook a sabbatical project in Johannesburg, South Africa, examining the therapeutic properties of several traditional medicinal plants. At the outset of this project, I was fortunate to meet Professor Ben- Erik van Wyk, one of the authors of this extremely useful volume. As I am not from the Southern African region, my knowledge of the local flora was…

Cock IE*,a,bEditor-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,2013,3,4,01-02.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.4.1Published:December 2013Type:Editorial ABSTRACT I am pleased to bring you volume 3, issue 4 of Pharmacognosy Communications. With this issue, Pharmacognosy Communications has reached 2.5 years of publication. We are well on our way to receiving a Thomson and Reuters impact factor which we hope to receive following the completion of our first 3 years. Our manuscript submission numbers continue to increase steadily with every issue and we aim…

Eric WC Chan*a, Yau Yan Limb and Siu Kuin WongbaFaculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.bSchool of Science, Monash University Sunway Campus, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,4,03-12.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.4.2Published:December 2013Type:Review Article ABSTRACT Etlingera species are large ginger plants which grow in clumps. Their rhizomes are subterranean, creeping and aromatic. Crushed leaves of each species emit a distinctive scent. Inflorescences are borne on erect stalks protruding from the ground (Phaeomeria group) or are found at the soil level (Achasma group). The colourful flowers and leaves of Etlingera make them very attractive plants. The World Checklist…