Pharmacognosy Communications, Vol 6, Issue 3, Jul-Sep, 2016

    Editorial

    Editorial

    Ian Edwin Cock1,2*1School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, AUSTRALIA.2Environmental Futures Centre, ...
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    A Look at the Role of Mucilage at the Industrial Level

    The Janus Corner

    I.E.Cock1,2*1School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.2Environmental Futures Centre, Nathan Campus, ...
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    Antibacterial and Anticancer Properties of Boswellia carteri Birdw. and Commiphora molmol Engl. Oleo-Resin Solvent Extractions

    Jiayu Zhang,1,2 Isaac Biggs,1,3 Joseph Sirdaarta,1,3 Alan White,1 Ian Edwin Cock,1,3*1School of Natural Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA2School of Pharmacy, ...
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    PICTORIAL ABSTRACT

    Standardized Extract of Mangifera Indica L. Leaves as an Antimycobacterial and Immunomodulatory Agent

    Sunita Shailajan1,*, Sasikumar Menon2, Savita Kulkarni3, Bhavesh Tiwari11Department of Botany, Herbal Research Laboratory, Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai, INDIA.2Institute for Advanced ...
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    Additional Studies on the Antifungal Activity of a Methanol Extract of Ipomoea Carnea Subsp. Fistulosa and Octadecyl P-Coumarates

    Eugene Sebastian John Nidiry1*, Girija Ganeshan2, Ankanahalli Narayanashetty Lokesha1, Nanjundagowda Ramachandran21Section of Medicinal Crops, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta ...
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    Bioactive constituents of Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell: A pharmacognistic approach towards the prevention and treatment of yersiniosis

    Mitchell Henry Wright1, Megan Sarah Jean Arnold1,2, Huda Aldosary1, Joseph Sirdaarta1,3, Anthony Carlson Greene1, Ian Edwin Cock1,3*1School of Natural Sciences, ...
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    Inhibition of Streptococcus pyogenes growth by native Australian plants: New approaches towards the management of impetigo, pharyngitis and rheumatic heart disease

    Cameron Jay Lee1, Mitchell Henry Wright1, Megan Sarah Jean Arnold1,2, Anthony Carlson Greene1, Ian Edwin Cock1,3*1School of Natural Sciences, Griffith ...
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    Antibacterial activity of the nut meal extracts and an ampicillin control (2 μg) measured as zones of inhibition (mm) against A. baylyi. Blue bars represent inhibition zones of reference bacterial strain (ATCC33304); green bars represent inhibition zones of clinical bacterial strain; M = methanolic extract; W = aqueous extract; E = ethyl acetate extract; C = chloroform extract; H = hexane extract. Results are expressed as mean ± SEM of at least triplicate determinations.

    An Evaluation of the Antibacterial, Anti-Giardial, Anticancer and Toxicity Properties of Selected Nut Extracts

    Pauline Lebaratoux1,2, Joseph Sirdaarta1,3, Paran Rayan1,3, Pauline Ann McDonnell1, Ian Edwin Cock1,3*1School of Natural Sciences, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, ...
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    Syzygium australe leaves and fruit. Syzygiumis a large genus of evergreen flowering plants of the family Myrtaceae which consists of approximately 500 species. Plants of this genus are widespread, occurring in tropical and subtropical regions of South-East Asia, Australia and Africa. Many Syzygium species produce edible fruits and berries (eg. Syzygium jambos, commonly known as rose apple). In the commercially most important species Syzygium aromaticum (clove), the unopened flower bud is used as a spice. This plant also has uses in traditional medicine due to its anaesthetic properties.1 The antimicrobial activity of S. aromaticumis also well known. Numerous studies have reported on the antibacterial2 and antifungal3 activities of oils and extracts from this plant. Other Syzygium species from Africa4-6 South East Asia (Syzygium jambos),7 India (Syzygium lineare and Syzygium cumini)8 and Australia9-13 have also been shown to have antimicrobial activity. Recent reports have also highlighted Syzygium australe (Bush Cherry) and Syzygium leuhmannii (Riberry) extracts as having exceptionally high antioxidant contents.14, 15Antioxidants have been associated with the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease and neurological degenerative disorders.16-19 They are also linked with anti-diabetic bioactivities and have been associated with the reduction of obesity. Antioxidants can directly scavenge free radicals, protecting cells against oxidative stress related damage to proteins, lipids and nucleic acids.19 Thus the Syzygiums have potential in the treatment of a significant number of diseases and medical conditions related to cellular redox state. This photograph was taken in Brisbane, Australia in 2015 by Dr Ian Cock.

    Medicinal Plant Images

    Ian Edwin Cock1,2*1School of Natural Sciences, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, AUSTRALIA.2Environmental Futures Centre, ...
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    Upcoming Events

    Upcoming Events

    Ian Edwin Cock Pharmacognosy Communications,2016,6,3,190.Published:March 2016Type:Upcoming Events Download PDF ...
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