Chiwendu Maureen Chikezie1, Okey Alphonsus Ojiako1, Adamma Angela Emejulu1, Paul Chidoka Chikezie2*1Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, NIGERIA.2Department of Biochemistry, Imo State University, Owerri, NIGERIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2018,8,1,37-42.DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.1.8Published: January-2018Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Background and Aim: The present study evaluated serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity. Visceral organs and body weights were used as measures of the capacities of single and combinatorial herbal formulations of Acanthus montanus, Asystasia gangetica, Gongronema latifolium and Solanum melongenas to ameliorate systemic toxicity, visceral organs inflammation or necrosis and body tissues wasting in alloxan-induced diabetes mellitus (DM) rats. Materials and Methods: Alloxan-induced DM rats with…
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Shaheena Sohi1, Richa Shri1* Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2018,8,1,43-48.DOI:10.5530/pc.2018.1.8Published:January-2018Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Background: The genus Citrus (family: Rutaceae), a native to South East Asia and China, comprises aromatic shrubs and trees which are highly acknowledged by folk medicine of various tropical tribes and cultures and also by modern science for the treatment of various ailments. Citrus sinensis var. jaffa and Citrus paradisi var. redblush are two medicinally important members of this genus. However, the first step in utilization of a medicinal plant is authentication which involves pharmacognostic examination of the plant material.…
Moufida Adjadj*, Meriem Djarmouni Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry, University Ferhat Abbas, Setif 1, ALGERIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2018,8,1,49-53.DOI:10.5530/pc.2018.1.9Published:January 2018Type:Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Paronychia argentea L. is used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases in Algeria especially kidney stones. This study was focused on the antioxidant and xanthine oxidase inhibitory activities of these plant extracts. Methods: The different extracts were prepared using solvents of increasing polarity, and their total polyphenols and flavonoids contents were determined using spectrophotometric methods. The antioxidant activities of Paronychia argentea extracts (PAE) were assessed by their inhibitory effect on…
Ian Edwin CockEnvironmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2018,8,1,54-55.DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.1.10Published: January-2018Type: Janus Corner ABSTRACT Cannabis sativa is a plant rich in bioactive secondary compounds including terpenoids, flavonoids and a diversity of cannabanoids. Whilst C. sativa is best known for its psychotropic effects, it also has long been used in folk medicine for a wide variety of therapeutic purposes. However, the anticancer effects of this plant remain relatively unexplored. A recent study has highlighted the…
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,2018,8,1,56-57.DOI: 10.5530/pc.2018.1.11Published: January-2018Type: Medicinal Plant Images ABSTRACT Aloe is a genus of approximately 400 succulent plants, many of which are native to Africa. Plants of the genus Aloe have one of the longest recorded history of medicinal usage and are amongst the most widely used plants for traditional medicinal purposes worldwide. The Aloes have been used since ancient times, particularly for the treatment of microbial infections, gastrointestinal…
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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,2017,7,4,141.DOI:10.5530/pc.2017.4.20Published: November 2017Type: Editorial ABSTRACT Dear readers and authors, I am pleased to bring you volume 7, issue 4 of Pharmacognosy Communications. In this issue we present 5 new original research reports examining the pharmacognosy of several important medicinal plants including reports on: the pharmacognostic features and phytochemical fingerprints of some unconventional green leafy vegetables native to DR Congo; the effects of some herbal extracts on the…
Okey A Ojiako1, Paul C Chikezie2*, Doris I Ukairo1, Chiedozie O Ibegbulem1, Reginald N Nwaoguikpe11Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, NIGERIA.2Department of Biochemistry, Imo State University, Owerri, NIGERIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2017,7,4,142-151.DOI:10.5530/pc.2017.4.21Published: November 2017Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Background and Aim: Herbal remedies offer another strategy for alleviation of co-existing liver and kidney pathologic conditions. Objective: The present study ascertained the functional integrity of hepatic and renal tissues, concurrently with blood lipid patterns, of Wistar rats infused with CCl4 and treated with raw and hydrothermal processed herbs, namely, Monodora myristica, Chromolaena odorata, Buccholzia coriacea and Sphenostylis stenocarpa. Materials and Methods: Measurement…
Sneha Sunil Sawant, Varsha Kelkar Mane*Department of Biotechnology, University of Mumbai, Kalina, Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2017,7,4,152-157.DOI:10.5530/pc.2017.4.22Published: November 2017Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Background: Microalgae due to an array of its antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory bioactives have been changing the cosmeceutical market. One such bioactive power pack is Chlorella emersonii KJ725233, a novel, non-fastidious freshwater microalga with an inherently higher antioxidant potential. Objective: The present study evaluates its potential use as a cosmeceutical ingredient with arrays of biochemical assays, toxicity studies and GC-HRMS profiling. Materials and Methods: In vitro proteinase inhibition activity of the methanolic extract of C. emersonii KJ725233 was…
Lydia Mangala Bahati1a, Paulin Mutwale Kapepula2,3a*, Nadège Ngombe Kabamba2, Bénédicte Moni1, Gisèle Makengo Kafuti1, Patricia Mbombo Mungitshi2, Aaron Pambu1, Gedeon Bongo1, Adam Tujibikila Mukuta2, Jimmy Kabeya Kabengele2, Clement Mbadiko Mutunda1, Michel Frederich3, Théophile Mbemba Fundu11Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kinshasa, P.O. Box 190 Kinshasa XI, Democratic Republic of the CONGO.2Centre d’Etudes des Substances Naturelles d’Origine Végétale (CESNOV), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kinshasa, BP 212 Kinshasa XI, Democratic Republic of CONGO.3Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Medicines (CIRM), University of Liège, BELGIUM. Pharmacognosy Communications,2017,7,4,158-163.DOI:10.5530/pc.2017.4.23Published: November 2017Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Nutrition is an important…