H. Laouer* a , A. Bouheda a , S. Haroutounian b, E. Evergetis b , M. Bouchekrit a , F. Sahli a ,N. Boulaacheb a, S. Akkal caLaboratory of natural resources valorization, University of Setif, Algeria.bChemistry Laboratory, Agricultural University of Athens, Athens 11855, GREECE.cLaboratory of chemistry, chemical and Biological Analyze, Department of chemistry, University of Mentouri, Constantine, Algeria. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,1,7-11.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.1.3Published:December 2012Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Daucus setifolius (Apiaceae) is a species found in east of Algeria and not known in the folk medicine. In the present study, the chemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of D. setifolius essential oil obtained by…
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Hakimeh Najmizadeh *1,2, Kamal Ahmadi 1, Asieh salari 1,21Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.2Member of Young Researchers Society, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,1,12-15.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.1.4Published:December 2012Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Background: Natural compounds originating from plants might be potential alternative pesticide that are not persistent in the environment and are safe to non-target organisms and for use in sustainable agriculture. Methods: Ethanolic extracts (30 μl/mL) of Melia azedarach L. (Fruits), Peganum harmala L. (seeds) , Calendula offi cinalis L. (seeds) , Ferula assafoetida L. (resin) and Cercis siliquastrum L. (seeds) were applied…
Anowar Hussain , Bhaskarjyoti Gogoi and Anand Ramteke*Cancer Genetics and Chemoprevention Research Group, Department of Molecular Biology andBiotechnology,Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,1,16-20.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.1.5Published:December 2012Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the protective effects of bark extract of Alstonia scholaris (L.) R.Br. against oxidative stress induced by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Materials and Methods: Study was carried out in isolated lymphocytes cultured in vitro . Lymphocytes were treated with extract or extract + H2O2 and the level of reduced glutathione (GSH) and nitric oxide (NO) as well as the activity of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) were measured. Results: Treatment of lymphocytes with bark…
Fariba Sharifi far1, Gholamreza Dehghan-Nudeh2, Zeinab Raeiat3, Bagher Amirheidari1, Mandan Moshrefi4,5, Amin Purhemati*4,51Traditional and Herbal Medicines Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.2Pharmaceutics Research center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.3Student Research Committee, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.4Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.5American Chemical Society, Washington, DC 20036, USA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,1,21-26.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.1.6Published:December 2012Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Objective: Our previous studies have shown high tyrosinase inhibitory effect of Quercus infectoria galls, an endemic plant to Iran. Considering the potency of tyrosinase…
Cletus Anes UKWUBILEDepartment of Pharmacognosy and Drug Development, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,1,27-32.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.1.7Published:December 2012Type: Research Article ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the effects of the crude extracts of Euphorbia hirta in treating ‘Jedi Jedi’ infection in newborns, in Nigeria. Materials and Methods: The powdered plant material of Euphorbia hirta was extracted in three solvents ethanol, benzene and water using the Soxhlet extraction apparatus 241 (PSAWINDIA). Phytochemical screening was conducted to determine the plant constituents, while acute and chronic toxicity studies were carried out in vivo using nine albino mice. Results: The percentage yields of the…
Mahsa Dehghani a,b, Ahmadi Kamal *,aaDepartment of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.bMember of Young Researchers Society, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,1,33-36.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.1.8Published:December 2012Type:Research Article ABSTRACT Introduction: The greenhouse whitefl y, Trialeurodes vaporariorum Westwood (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae), is an important cosmopolitan pest of many crops. Methods: The present study investigated the repellent and antioviposition activities of plant products from Achillea millefolium and Thymus vulgaris against this pest in greenhouse conditions. Cucumber plants were sprayed with the chemicals at 40 μl/ml concentration and control plants were treated with distilled water. Also, the essential…
Suree Nanasombat *, Wanwisa Armeena, Orawan ArkomaaDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,1,37-45.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.1.9Published:December 2012Type:Research Letter ABSTRACT Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Thai local vegetable extracts (three formulations) at the concentration of 0.02%, 0.1% and 0.2% in a Chinese-style sausage during storage at 4°C and 85% relative humidity (RH) for 20 days were evaluated. One of the three formulations of the extracts were Polygonum odoratum extract (PE) while the other two were mixed vegetable extracts of formulation 1 (MVE 1 ) and formulation 2 (MVE 2 ) which were the mixture…
Soulef Boussahel*1, Saliha Dahamna1, Giuseppe Ruberto2, Laura Siracusa2, Daoud Harzallah31Laboratory of Phytotherapy Applied to Chronic Diseases, Department of ecology and vegetal biology,Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University Ferhat Abbes, Setif 19000 Algeria.2Istituto di Chimica Biomolecolare – C.N.R., Via Paolo Gaifami, 18 95126 Catania, Italy.3Laboratory of Applied Microbiology, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University Ferhat Abbes, Setif 19000 Algeria. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,1,46-53.DOI:10.5530/pc.2013.1.10Published:December 2012Type:Research Letter ABSTRACT This study was designed to examine the chemical composition and in vitro antioxidant activities of leaves extracts from Rhamnus alaternus L.; we submitted two extracts (methanolic and aqueous) of different polarity to…
I. E. Cock a,b,*aBiomolecular and Physical Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffi th University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.bEnvironmental Futures Centre, Nathan Campus, Griffi th University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,1,54-57.DOI:NillPublished:December 2012Type:Medicinal Plant Images ABSTRACT The genus Rubus comprises around 700 species, naturally occurring in temperate climates. [ 1 , 2 ] Some of them are cultivated in numerous varieties as industrial plants for the quality of nutritious and tasty fruits. Rubus caesius is a well-known shrub belonging to Rosaceae family. It is also commonly known as dewberry, blackberry or bramble. It is native…
Monika E. Czerwin´ ska ,1 Barbara N. Timmermann ,2 Michal Tomczyk3*1Department of Pharmacognosy and Molecular Basis of Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, ul.Banacha 1,02-097 Warsaw, Poland.2Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Kansas 1251 Wescoe Hall Drive, 4070 Malott Hall, Lawrence,Kansas 66045-7582, USA.3Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok,ul.Mickiewicza 2a, 15-230 Białystok, Poland. Pharmacognosy Communications,2013,3,1,58-59.DOI:NillPublished:December 2012Type:Janus Corner ABSTRACT The American Society of Pharmacognosy (ASP) hosted the International Congress on Natural Products Research (ICNPR) July 28 through August 1, 2012 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New…