Cock IE*,a,baBiomolecular 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,2013,3,4,13-25.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.4.3Published:December 2013Type:Review Article ABSTRACT Plants contain a myriad of natural compounds which exhibit important bioactive properties. These compounds may provide alternatives to current medications and afford a significant avenue for new drug discovery. Despite this, little information is available in the literature regarding many native Australian plants and their potential for medicinal and industrial uses. Tasmannia lanceolata (Tasmanian pepper) has a long history of usage by Australian Aborigines…
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Ahmed T Taha and Ahmed A AL DouriAnimal Resources Dep., College of Agriculture, University of Tikrit, Iraq. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,4,26-30.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.4.4Published:December 2013Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Background: Fenugreek seed (Trigonella feonum graecum) was evaluated for its effects on physiological performance and antioxidant status in Japanese quail (Cutornix-cutornix japonica). In this trial 5 or 10 g of fenugreek seeds/kg diet were feed to birds in two replicated pens (five bird/cage) per treatment starting at 18 weeks of age. Two treatment were given standard diet and with or without H2O2 in the drinking water (T1 and T2) Another two treatments were supplemented with 5 or 10…
Nagesh Kamat* and Madhusudan P JoshiDepartment of Pharmacology, Goa College of Pharmacy, Panaji, Goa-403001, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,4,31-40.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.4.5Published:December 2013Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Introduction: The effect of the ethanolic and aqueous extracts of leaves of Chromolaena odorata L. on the central nervous system of rats was evaluated using a set of pharmacological screening methods. Materials and Methods: A single dose (100 mg/kg) of ethanolic and aqueous extract of leaves of Chromolaena odorata was administered to the rats orally to assess the pharmacological activity. Preliminary phytochemical testing preceded pharmacological screening tests for locomotion and spontaneous behavior conducted on the first, fourth and seventh day…
Kavisa Ghosh*Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Chidambaram 608002 Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,4,41-48.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.4.6Published:December 2013Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Aims: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the anticancer effect of lemongrass oil and citral emulsion on cervical cancer cell lines (HeLa and ME-180) in vitro. Settings and Design: Citral is a very important component in lemongrass oil. It is proved to have anticancer properties in various human cancer cell lines. Methods and Material: DLS analysis revealed the average size of the lemongrass oil emulsion to be 267 nm and the average size of the citral emulsion to be 270 nm. The anticancer…
Mohammad Rafiul Haque1*, Shahid Husain Ansari1 and Abul Kalam Najmi31Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi 62, INDIA.2Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nager, New Delhi 62, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,4,49-57.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.4.7Published:December 2013Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Cuminum cyminum L. (Fam. Apiaceae) is a widely consumed spice. It is a rich sources of essential oils and has been actively researched for its chemical composition and biological activities. Aims: The study aimed to investigate the antiobesity effects of Cuminum cyminum L. distillates (CD) in high-fat-diet-induced obese rats. Methods: Twenty four male rats were randomly…
Rachid Sahraoui*a, Souad Djellalib and Adel N ChakeraaDépartement de Biologie et d’Ecologie Végétale, Université Ferhat Abbas, 19000, Sétif, Algérie.bDépartement des Sciences de la Matière, Université de Bordj Bouarréridj, 34000, Bordj Bouarréridj, Algérie. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,4,58-63.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.4.8Published:December 2013Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Background: The aim of this work is to study the secondary metabolites and the physicochemical properties of Cistus creticus in addition to morphological characteristics for better knowledge. The literature indicates that this plant shows anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. Locally it is used as sedative drink. Methods: The plant was collected from mountains surrounding the city of Batna (East of Algeria). Morphological characteristics of…
Tapojita Samaddara, Binay Chaubeya, Sumita Jhaa* and Timir Baran JhabaDepartment of Botany, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata-700019, West Bengal, INDIA.bPG Department of Botany, Barasat Government College, 10 K.N.C. Road, Barasat, Kolkata 700124, West Bengal, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,4,64-70.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.4.9Published:December 2013Type:Research Letter ABSTRACT Introduction: The genus Swertia is known to contain many bioactive compounds having pharmacological activities. Biochemical fingerprinting can be useful in screening elite populations within and between Swertia species. The present work reports the estimation of two important bioactive compounds: swertiamarin and amarogentin and the evaluation of antibacterial activities in different species of Swertia collected from Eastern Himalayan…
Saffidine Karimaa, Sahli Faridaa and Zerroug Mohamed MihoubbaDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Ferhat Abbas of Sétif, ALGERIA.bDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Live Sciences, University Ferhat Abbas of Sétif, ALGERIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,4,71-76.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.4.10Published:December 2013Type:Research Letter ABSTRACT Background: Medicinal plants constitute a source of bioactive substances to treat chronic as well as infectious diseases in many countries of the world. A wide range of natural antimicrobial agents can either inhibit the growth of microorganisms or kill them and represent a good alternative to chemical drugs for treatment of various infectious diseases to face the phenomena of germ resistance. Methods:…
Chikowe Ga, Mpala La and Cock IEa,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,2013,3,4,77-83.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.4.11Published:December 2013Type:Research Letter ABSTRACT Introduction: Many species of Syzygium are known to have antiseptic activity. Australian Syzygium species had roles as traditional bush medicines for Australian Aborigines although their antiseptic potential has not been rigorously studied. Methods: Methanol extracts of leaves from Syzygium forte, Syzygium francissi, Syzygium moorei, Syzygium puberulum and Syzygium wilsonii were tested for antimicrobial activity by disc diffusion assay. Antibacterial…
Cock I.E.*,a,baEnvironmental 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,2013,3,4,84-85.DOI:NilPublished:December 2013Type:Medicinal plant images ABSTRACT Syzygium jambos Alston (syn. Eugenia jambos L.; Jambosa jambos Millsp.; Jambosa vulgaris DC.; Caryophyllus jambos Stokes) is an evergreen tree of the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia where it is grown both as a food and for its medicinal properties. S. jambos has been used as a general tonic as well as for the treatment of a wide variety of…