Volume 11, Issue 2

Franklyn Okechukwu Ohiagu, Paul Chidoka Chikezie, Chinwendu Maureen Chikezie

pp. 67–77 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.2.15 · 2021

Aim/Background: The evaluation of toxicological significance of medicinal plants is necessary prior to their use for drug development or for the purpose of improving the therapeutic efficacy of existing therapies. Regret…

Shivani Lodha, Shagun Upadhyay

pp. 78–80 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.2.16 · 2021

Herbal supplements are used widely all over the world for prevention, delaying onset, decreasing overall severity, and potential reversal of mental illness. The main aimof the overview is to communicate the latest observ…

Célia Barillot, Ian Edwin Cock

pp. 81–87 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.2.17 · 2021

Introduction:Kunzea ambigua (Sm.) Druce and Kunzea flavescens C.T. White and W.D. Francis are endemic Australian plants. Decoctions, infusions and essential oils produced from the leaves were used traditionally to treat …

Temilola Aina, Victor Akpe, Olubunmi Magbagbeola, Ian Edwin Cock

pp. 88–94 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.2.18 · 2021

Background: Impairment of the normal progression of the cell cycle affects the growth and development of the daughter cells, which may result in cancer cell proliferation. Herein, we investigate the effect of flavonoid f…

Ian Edwin Cock

pp. 95–99 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.2.19 · 2021

Introduction:The development of bacterial strains that are resistant to multiple antibiotics has made the discovery of new antibiotics a priority for medical research. Examination of plants for new antimicrobial agents i…

Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian, Wenli Sun, Qi Cheng

pp. 100–108 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.2.20 · 2021

Introduction: Hepatitis is a systematic viral infection which significantly influences the liver and is divided into five types according to the causative virus. The goal of this article was to review some important medi…

Atiq-ur Rehman, Furhan Talib, Tayyaba Aftab

pp. 109–118 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.2.21 · 2021

Introduction:The present study was aimed for phytochemical analysis, investigations of different functional groups, the hypoglycemic potential of Fagonia indica leaves extracts, Reverse phase high performance liquid chro…

Ibrahim Hashim, Leonidah Kerubo Omosa, Vaderament-Alexe Nchiozem-Ngnitedem, John Mmari Onyari, Shital Mahindra Maru, Michel-Gael Fofack Guefack, Armelle Tsafack Mbaveng, Victor Kuete

pp. 119–126 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.2.22 · 2021

Introduction: Macaranga species are traditionally used for the treatment and management of coughing, fungal infection, and wounds. In this study, the phytochemical screening and antibacterial activities of nine crude ext…

Sunita Shailajan, Swati Singh, Sasikumar Menon

pp. 127–132 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.2.23 · 2021

Introduction:Bergenia ligulata Wall. is a popular medicinal herb from family Saxifragaceae, belonging to category of medicinal plants, the authentic species of which are not available easily. Though Ayurvedic Formulary o…

Mitchell Henry Wright, Anthony Carlson Greene, Ian Edwin Cock

pp. 133–137 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.2.24 · 2021

Introduction: Eucalyptus baileyana (Bailey’s stringy bark) and Eucalyptus major (Queensland grey gum) have been previously used as antimicrobials against a variety of ailments. This study evaluated the effectiveness of E…

Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian, Wenli Sun, Qi Cheng

pp. 138–141 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.2.25 · 2021

Introduction: Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi L.) seeds are derived from a herb plant of the family Apiaceae. It is also known as Ajowan caraway, bishops weed or carom and has substantial medicinal properties.Methods: The key…

Mitchell Henry Wright

pp. 142 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.2.26 · 2021

The genus Terminalia comprise over 250 species and are well-documented for their use in traditional (Ayurveda) medicines.1 Investigations into the medicinal potential of these plants has revealed that they not only conta…