Khennouf Seddik1*, Benchiekh Dalila1, Djidel Saliha1, Dahamna Saliha1, Amira Smain1,Charef Noureddine2, Baghiani Abderahmane2, Harzallah Daoud3 and Arrar Lekhmici21Laboratory of phytotherapy applied to chronic diseases, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University Ferhat Abbas, Setif, 19000, ALGERIA.2Laboratory of applied biochemistry, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University Ferhat Abbas, Setif, 19000, ALGERIA.3Laboratory of applied microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University Ferhat Abbas, Setif, 19000, ALGERIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,2,35-40.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.2.8Published:March 2013Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Mentha pulegium L. and Matricaria chamomilla L. are used in the Algerian folk medicine. This study was carried out to determine the antioxidant activity of these plants and…
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Makhloufi E1, Akkal S1, Medjroubi K1, Elomri A2, Laouer H3, Verité P2 and Seguin E21Laboratoire de Phytochimie et Analyses physicochimiques et Biologiques, Département de Chimie, Faculté de Sciences exactes, Université Mentouri Constantine, Route d’Ain el Bey, 25000 Constantine, Algérie.2Université de Rouen, UMR CNRS 6014, COBRA, UFR Médecine-Pharmacie, 22 Bd Gambetta, 76000 Rouen, France.3Laboratoire de Valorisation des Ressources Naturelles Biologiques, Département de Biologie, Université Ferhat Abbas de Sétif, Algérie. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,2,41-44.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.2.9Published:March 2013Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Phytochemical analysis of the aerial parts of Reutera lutea (Apiaceae), resulted in the isolation of two flavonoid C-glucosides and isocoumarine. The structures of the compounds were established…
Ben Cheikh-Affene Zohra1, Chaieb Ikbal2, Haouala Faouzi3* and Harzallah-Skhiri Fethia41Department of Horticultural Science and Landscape, Higher Agronomic Institute, University of Sousse, Chott Mariem 4042, Sousse, Tunisia.2Laboratory of Entomology, Regional Centre of Recherche in Horticultural and Organic Agriculture, Chott Mariem 4042, Sousse, Tunisia.3Department of Agronomy and Plant Biotechnology, National Institute of Agronomy of Tunisia, University of Carthage, 43 avenue Charles Nicolle, Tunis Mahrajène 1082, Tunisia.4Laboratory of Genetic, Biodiversity and Valorisation of Bioresources, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, University of Monastir, Rue Tahar Haddad, Monastir 5000, Tunisia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,2,45-49.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.2.10Published:March 2013Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Crude hexane seed extracts of four wild species of roses of…
Soulef Boussahel1, Assia Belguet1,Khadidja Dehimi1 and Daoud Harzallah21Laboratory of Phytotherapy Applied to Chronic Diseases, Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University Ferhat Abbas, Sétif 19000 Algeria.2Laboratory of Applied Microbiology, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University Ferhat Abbas, Sétif,19000, Algeria Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,2,50-57.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.2.11Published:March 2013Type:Research Article ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the acute and chronic toxicity of aqueous extract of Ruta montana L. in mice and rats. For the acute study, aqueous extract of Ruta montana L. was administered to mice in single doses of 0–12 g/kg given by…
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,2013,3,2,58-63.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.2.12Published:March 2013Type:Research Letter ABSTRACT Introduction: Backhousia citriodora is a native Australian plant with uses as a bush food component as well as in toiletries and cosmetics. Essential oils produced from leaves of this plant have reputed antiseptic properties. Despite this, solvent extractions of Backhousia citriodora leaves have not been rigorously examined for antiseptic properties. Methods: The antimicrobial activity of methanolic leaf extracts of Backhousia citriodora was investigated by…
Cesar M. Lozano1,*, Manuel A. Vasquez-Tineo2, Maritza Ramirez2 and Francisco Jimenez31Institute of Physical-Chemical Applied Research, School of Sciences, University of Turabo, PO BOX 3030, Gurabo, Puerto Rico, 00778 USA.2Instituto de Innovación en Biotecnología e Industria (IIBI), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.3Nacional Botanical Garden “Dr. Rafael M. Moscoso”, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,2,64-69.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.2.13Published:March 2013Type:Research Letter ABSTRACT Introduction: Very little is known on the uses of medicinal plants in the Caribbean island of Dominican Republic. There is a lack of scientific data supporting medicinal plant uses. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of crude extracts of…
Lekhmici Arrar1*, Nadia Benzidane1, Imane Krache1, Noureddine Charef1, Seddik Khennouf2 and Abderrahmane Baghiani1 1Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Nature and Life Science, University Ferhat Abbas Setif 1, Algeria. 2Laboratory of Phytotherapy applied to Chronic diseases, Faculty of Nature and Life Science, University Ferhat Abbas Setif 1, Algeria. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,2,70-74.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.2.14Published:March 2013Type:Research Letter ABSTRACT Introduction: Capparis spinosa L., Capparidaceae is a shrub growing widely in Algeria. Aqueous and methanolic extracts of five parts of the plant were studied for their polyphenol and flavonoid contents. These extracts were also evaluated for their antioxidant and anti-lipid peroxidation effects. Material and Methods: determination of…
Gwee Pei Shing1, Chen Li Wen1, Tan Syu Wei1, Ong Hean Chooi2, Khoo Kong Soo3 and Sit Nam Weng1*1Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Bandar Barat, 31900 Kampar, Perak, Malaysia.2Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.3Department of Chemical Science, Faculty of Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Bandar Barat, 31900 Kampar, Perak, Malaysia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,2,75-81.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.2.15Published:March 2013Type:Research Letter ABSTRACT Introduction: The increase of opportunistic fungal infections and the escalation of bacterial resistance have seriously reduced the efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents available. Thus the search for new antimicrobial agents from natural…
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Gálik Branislav1, Bíro Daniel1, Rolinec Michal1, Šimko Milan1, Jurácˇek Miroslav1, Halo Marko21Department of Animal Nutrition, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Slovakia.2Department of Animal Husbandry, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Slovakia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,1,3-6.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.1.2Published:December 2012Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Background: Phytoadditives have a positive effect on animal performance. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of plant extract additives on digestibility of nitrogen free extract, crude fi bre, NDF and ADF in sport horse’s nutrition. Methods: In the trial we used 14 adult healthy warm blood sport horses (BW: 525±75 kg, age: 6.8±3 years). Animals were divided in two…