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Pharmacognosy Communications

Volume 1, Issue 2

· pp. 1–68 · 12 articles

Volume
1
Issue
2
Published
Pages
1–68
Articles
12
Sections
6
ISSN
Print - 2249-0159 | Online - 2249-0167
Journal
PC
Research ArticleResearch LetterWorld Wide WebMedicinal Plant ImagesDepartment ProfileObituary

In this issue

Research Article

  1. Article

    Isolation of Phytoconstituents and Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory Activity of the Leaves of Abelmoschus manihot

    P.S Jain, A.A. Todarwal, S.B. Bari, S.J. Surana

    pp. 2–7 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.2 · Published

    The present study was carried out to isolate the phytoconstituents and evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of the petroleum ether and methanol extract of Abelmoschus manihot (Malvaceae) leaves using paw edema model. …

  2. Article

    An Examination of the Medicinal Potential of Pittosporum phylliraeoides: Toxicity, Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities

    J. Vesoul, I. E. Cock

    pp. 8–17 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.1 · Published

    Introduction:Pittosporum phylliraeoides is an endemic Australian plant historically used as a medicinal agent by indigenous Australians. P. phylliraeoides solvent extracts were tested for antibacterial and antifungal act…

  3. Article

    Investigation into the Mechanism of Action of Madhuca longifolia for its Anti-epileptic Activity

    Sandip Patel, Sandeep Patel, Veena Patel

    pp. 18–22 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.4 · Published

    Background:Heart wood of Madhuca longifolia J.F. Macbr. (Sapotaceae) is used in traditional medicine of India to treat seizure. Objectives: The heart wood extract of Madhuca longifolia was investigated for anticonvulsant…

  4. Article

    Hypoglycaemic and Antioxidant Activities of the Stem Bark of Morinda Lucida Benth in Streptozotocin – Induced Diabetic Rats

    T. C. Fleischer, J.A. Sarkodie, G. Komlaga, G. Kuffour, R. A. Dickson, M. L. K. Mensah

    pp. 23–29 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.5 · Published

    Introduction: This work was conducted in order to investigate the hypoglycaemic and antioxidant activity of the stem bark of Morinda lucida Benth (Rubiaceae), which has traditionally been used in Ghana for the management…

  5. Article

    Procognitive Effects of Hexane Extracts of Michelia Champaca Leaves in Normal and Memory Deficit Mice

    Hafsa Ahmad, Vasundhara Saxena, Anurag Mishra, Rajiv Gupta, Shubhini A Saraf

    pp. 30–36 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.6 · Published

    Introduction:Michelia champaca (Magnoliaceae), commonly known as Svarna champa is a glorious ancient Indian medicinal plant, rich in flavonoids and possessing several folkloric uses, traditionally claimed of having CNS e…

  6. Article

    Larvicidal Activities of the Extract and fractions of Paullinia pinnata Linn leaf

    Fred-Jaiyesimi AA, Anthony O

    pp. 37–40 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.7 · Published

    Background and objectives:The use of plants and their extracts in vector control for malaria has received recent attention. Paullinia pinnata leaf is used in folklore medicine for the treatment of fever and was investiga…

  7. Article

    Carbonic Anhydrase I and II Inhibition with Natural Products: Leucas cephalotes

    Kalyan K. Sethi, Saurabh M. Verma, P. Mahesh Kumar, Rahul Mishra, Claudiu T. Supuran

    pp. 41–46 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.8 · Published

    Carbonic anhydrases (EC 4.2.1.1) are ubiquitous metalloenzymes present in prokaryotes and eukaryotes that are encoded by five evolutionarily unrelated gene families are involved in numerous physiological and pathological…

Research Letter

  1. Article

    Screening of Methanolic Bark Extract of Albizia odoratissima for Antimicrobial Activity

    Dinesh Kumar, Sonia Kohli, Sunil Kumar, Jyoti Gupta, Pranay Jain, Ram Kumar Pundir

    pp. 47–49 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.9 · Published

    Introduction:Albizia odoratissima Benth., [Family: Mimosaceae] is commonly known as Black Siris. In traditional Indian Medicine, bark of A. odoratissima is used in the treatment of leprosy, ulcers and cough. The objectiv…

World Wide Web

  1. Article

    Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS)

    I. E. Cock

    pp. 50–52 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.10 · Published

    The Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) (http://www.eolss.net/) is an integrated multidisciplinary online encyclopedia that is written and edited by leading researchers in their fields. EOLSS is a joint project …

Medicinal Plant Images

  1. Article

    Aloe ferox and Callistemon rigidus

    I. E. Cock

    pp. 53 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.11 · Published

    Aloe ferox: Aloe is a genus of approximately 400 succulent plants, many of which are native to Africa. Several Aloe species have well known medicinal properties which include accelerated wound healing, as well as antimic…

Department Profile

  1. Article

    Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Białystok, Poland

    Michał Tomczyk

    pp. 54–56 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.12 · Published

    Welcome at the Medical University of Białystok in Poland. The main seat of the Medical University of Białystok was (and is still) located in the 18th century Branicki Palace (Figure 1), the most magnificent and precious …

Obituary

  1. Article

    Professor Norman Farnsworth Dies at 81

    I. E. Cock

    pp. 64 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2011.2.14 · Published

    Prof. Norman R. Farnsworth, a renowned medicinal plant researcher and a giant in the field of pharmacognosy, died September 12, 2011 in Chicago. Dr Farnsworth graduated with a degree in pharmacy from Massachusetts Colleg…