Pharmacognosy Communications
Volume 12, Issue 3
· pp. 89–123 · 5 articles
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 3
- Published
- Pages
- 89–123
- Articles
- 5
- Sections
- 2
- ISSN
- Print - 2249-0159 | Online - 2249-0167
- Journal
- PC
In this issue
Original Article
- Article
The Effects of Storage Time on the Antibacterial Activity of Terminalia sericea Burch. ex DC. Extracts
Hongcheng Zhu, Joseph Shalom, Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 90–96 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2022.3.19 · Published
Introduction: The recent development of extensively antibiotic resistant bacteria has necessitated the search for novel antibacterial therapies. An examination of aromatic plants and traditional medicines is an attractiv…
- Article
Growth Inhibitory Properties of Scaevola spinescens R.Br. Leaf Extracts against the Acne Vulgaris causing Bacterium Cutibacterium acnes
Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 97–102 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2022.3.20 · Published
Introduction: Acne vulgaris is a skin conditions that affects most adolescents and may also afflict adults. Medicinal plant extracts may provide leads for the development of new topical and/or oral therapies for acnes vu…
- Article
Cellular Antioxidant and Peroxidase Inhibition Activities of Decoctions from Different Parts of Triclisia gilletii (De Wild) Staner (Menispermaceae)
Paulin Mutwale Kapepula, Ondze Jacques Trésor, Njakarinala Ranarivelo, Ange Mouithys-Mickalad, Thierry Franck, Michel Kasongo Kawayidiko, Arthur Duki Mpanzu, Michel Frédérich, Nadège Ngombe Kabamba, Christophe Masiala Tsobo
pp. 103–108 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2022.3.21 · Published
Introduction: Nutrition is an important aspect of public health and the high intake of vegetables and fruits would greatly reduce the risk of diseases associated with oxidative damage. Triclisia gilletii, a traditional v…
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Rheum palmatum L. Root Extracts Inhibit the Growth of Bacterial Triggers of Selected Autoimmune Inflammatory Diseases and Potentiate the Activity of Conventional Antibiotics
Yang Chen, Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 109–119 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2022.3.22 · Published
Introduction:An increase in antibiotic resistance and a corresponding decrease in antimicrobial discovery have directed researchers towards alternative therapies, including plant-based medicines. However, synergistic com…
The Janus Corner
- Article
South African Researchers are Screening Traditional Southern African Medicinal Plants as Leads for COVID-19 Treatments
I E Cock
pp. 120–121 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2022.3.23 · Published
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 medicinal – both ancient…