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I.E. Cocka,b*aEnvironmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.bSchool of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2017,7,3,139-140.Published: September 2017Type: 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…

Ian Edwin 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,2017,7,2,65.DOI:10.5530/pc.2017.2.9Published: May 2017Type: Editorial ABSTRACT Their event to contact me with details so they can be included in future upcoming events sections of this journal. I look forward to bringing you the next issue of Pharmacognosy Communications in 3 months’ time. Keep submitting your quality research manuscripts and reviews and also consider becoming involved/submitting to the other sections (Janus Corner, Medicinal Plant Images etc.) of the…

Samantha Jayde Webster1,2, Mitchell Henry Wright3, Anthony Carlson Greene2, Ian Edwin Cock1,2*1Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.2School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.3Institute of Environmental Health, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2017,7,2,66-75.DOI:10.5530/pc.2017.2.10Published: May 2017Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Shewanella spp. are a major cause of fish spoilage. Terminalia spp. have a long history of medicinal uses, including being used to treat bacterial infections. Despite their well-established antibacterial properties, the Indian Terminalia spp. have not been tested for the ability to inhibit the growth of fish spoilage bacteria. Methods: Solvent extracts…

Getmore Rumbudzai Chikowe1, Lindiwe Nomathemba Mpala2, Ian Edwin Cock1*1School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2017,7,2,76-82.DOI:10.5530/pc.2017.2.11Published: May 2017Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Cinnamomum oliveri F. M. Bailey is a rain forest tree native to Australia. Decoctions, infusions and essential oils produced from the leaves were used traditionally to treat a variety of bacterial diseases. Despite this, C. oliveri leaf extractions have not been rigorously examined for antibacterial properties against many pathogens. Methods: The antimicrobial activity…

Lindiwe Nomathemba Mpala1, Getmore Rumbudzai Chikowe1, Ian Edwin Cock1,2*1School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2017,7,2,83-90.DOI:10.5530/pc.2017.2.12Published: May 2017Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Aleurites moluccanus (L.) Willd. is a large tree with a wide global distribution. All parts of the tree have been used medicinally and the nut is consumed in a variety of cuisines. Despite this, A. moluccanus nut extracts have not been rigorously examined growth inhibitory properties against many bacteria, including the bacterial triggers…

Getmore Rumbudzai Chikowe1, Lindiwe Nomathemba Mpala1, Ian Edwin Cock1,2*1School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2017,7,2,91-97.DOI:10.5530/pc.2017.2.13Published: May 2017Type: Original Article ABSTRACT Introduction: Swainsona formosa is a legumous plant which is endemic to the arid inland regions of Australia. Several Swainsona spp. were valued by the first Australian for their antiseptic properties and were used traditionally to treat a variety of bacterial diseases. Despite this, S. formosa solvent extractions have not been rigorously examined for antibacterial…

Hans Laroo1, Michael Whitehouse2*1Security Research Pty Ltd, One Mile, Qld. 4305, AUSTRALIA.2School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast Qld, AUSTRALIA. Pharmacognosy Communications,2017,7,2,98-101.DOI:10.5530/pc.2017.2.14Published: May 2017Type: Commentary ABSTRACT We endeavour to resolve some of the confusion surrounding the (mis) use of the term ‘colloidal silver’, particularly in a pharmaceutical context. It is proposed that, wherever possible, the term ‘colloidal silver’ be replaced by a clearer descriptor indicating a silver formulation’s composition and function, particularly when used either to help treat infections and/or to stimulate healing (as in restorative medicine). For discussion, we propose adopting some less ambiguous terms to describe metallic silver…

I.E.Cock1,2*1School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2017,7,2,102-103.Published: May 2017Type: Medicinal Plant Images ABSTRACT Strelitzia reginae Aiton (family Strelitziaceae), commonly known as bird of paradise and crane flower, is a perennial plant which is native to South Africa. The plant grows to 2 m tall, with large leaves to 70 cm long and 30 cm wide.The species produces showy flowers consisting of orange sepals and purple or blue petals and has been widely naturalised globally…

I.E.Cock1,2*1School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.2Environmental Futures Research Institute, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia. Pharmacognosy Communications,2017,7,2,104-105.Published: May 2017Type: 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 medicinals – 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…

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