Antony Letoyah Yiaile1,2*, James Mucunu Mbaria2, Isaac Mpapuluu Ole-Mapenay2, Mitchel Otieno Okumu2, Abdi Hussein Hadun2, Jared Misonge Onyancha31Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, KENYA.2Department of Pharmacy, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, P.O Box 849-40100, Kisumu, KENYA3Department of Pharmacy, University Health Services, Maasai Mara University, P.O. Box 861-20500, Narok, KENYA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2018,8,2,81-85.DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.2.16Published: January 2018Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: At present, acyclovir is commercially available as the drug of choice for managing herpes simplex type I (HSV-1) viral infection. However, the high prevalence of the infection coupled…
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Wenjing Lai1,2, Jianan Chen3,4, Ian Edwin Cock3,5, Matthew J. Cheesman1,61School of Parmacology, Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University, Parklands Drive, Southport, Queensland 4222, AUSTRALIA.2College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, CHINA.3School of Environment and Science, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, AUSTRALIA.4School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210046, CHINA.5Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, AUSTRALIA.6Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Quality Use of Medicines Network, Queensland 4222, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2018,8,2,86-92.DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.2.17Published: January 2018Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Background: Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal roots are known for…
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,2018,8,2,93-94.DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.2.18Published: April 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 medicinal – 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…
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,2018,8,2,95.DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.2.19Published: April 2018Type: Medicinal Plant Images Download PDF
Ian E Cock1,2* (Editor-In-Chief)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,2018,8,1,1.Published: January-2018Type: Editorial ABSTRACT Dear readers and authors, Welcome to a new and hopefully fruitful year. I am pleased to bring you the first issue of Pharmacognosy Communications for 2018: volume 8, issue 1. In this issue we present 8 new original research reports examining the pharmacognosy of several important medicinal plants including reports on: a review of both the positive actions and side effects…
Michael W Whitehouse, Desley E Butters School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast Qld, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2018,8,1,2-7.DOI:10.5530/pc.2018.1.2Published:January-2018Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs have been over-sold to the medical profession and over-prescribed by physicians, without due concern for their long-term disabling side-effects. These include acute renal failure, development of cataracts, diabetes, liver dysfunction and disabling myopathy. Most were predictable and have been well-documented: yet there has been little reduction in statin usage. The situation is made worse by more recent a) claims for off-label efficacy e.g. as anti-inflammatory agents and b) availability in some countries (e.g. UK) as over-the-counter medications. [1]…
Jaixi Shen1,2, Joseph Shalom1,3, Ian Edwin Cock1,3*1Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.2School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, CHINA.3School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2018,8,1,8-14.DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.1.3Published: January-2018Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Uncaria tomentosa is used in Central and South American folk medicine to treat a variety of diseases. It is particularly well known for treating cancer and studies have confirmed its activity against some carcinoma cell lines. However, to date, U. tomentosa extracts have only been screened…
Djarmouni Meriem*, Baghiani Abderrahmane, Adjadj Moufida, Arrar Lekhmici Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University Setif, Setif 19000, ALGERIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2018,8,1,15-24.DOI:10.5530/pc.2018.1.4Published:January 2018Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Santolina chamaecyparissus L. is a small medicinal herb, cultivated in Europe, Asia and Africa due to the antihelmintic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, fungicidal, digestive and vulnerary properties. Despite this, S. chamaecyparissus aerial part extractions have not been examined for antioxidant, antihemolytic and anti-inflammatory properties. Methods: S. chamaecyparissus aerial parts were extracted with solvents of varying polarity: methanol (crude) extract (CrE) chloroform extract (CHE), ethyl acetate extract (EAE), and aqueous extract (AE). The…
Ravinder Kaur, Richa Shri* Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2018,8,1,25-28.DOI:10.5530/pc.2018.1.5Published:January 2018Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that markedly affects the cognitive functions. Although drugs are available for symptomatic relief, complete cure is yet to be achieved. Herbals are being explored for their anti-Alzheimer potential and some are excellent obstructers for pathological hallmarks of the disease. In this context we have investigated anticholinesterase, antioxidant and cytotoxic potential of the two culinary plant species Allium cepa and Ocimum basilicum. Materials and Methods: Hydro-methanol extracts of both plants were prepared…
Okey Alphonsus Ojiako1, Chiedozie Onyejiaka Ibegbulem1, Reginald Nwazue Nwaoguikpe11Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, NIGERIA.2Department of Biochemistry, Imo State University, Owerri, NIGERIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2018,8,1,29-36.DOI:10.5530/pc.2018.1.6Published: January-2018Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Background and Aim: The present study evaluated hepatic oxidative stress and haematological parameters of Wistar rats following infusion of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) and treatment with extracts of raw and hydrothermal processed Monodora myristica (Gaertn.), Chromolaena odorata (Linn), Buccholzia coriacea (Engl.) and Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hochst ex A. Rich). Materials and Methods: Hydrothermal processing of the herbs was according to indigenous traditional methods. Quantitative compositions of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins and saponins of…