Pharmacognosy Communications
Volume 14, Issue 4
· pp. 137–188 · 6 articles
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 4
- Published
- Pages
- 137–188
- Articles
- 6
- Sections
- 2
- ISSN
- Print - 2249-0159 | Online - 2249-0167
- Journal
- PC
In this issue
Original Article
- Article
Assessment of the Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Ripe Fruit of Cucumis metuliferus E. Meyer Ex. Naudin
Joy Gararawa Usman, Usman Ngamarju Gadzama, Ishaku Leo Elisha, Monday Michael Onakpa, Olatunde Peter Ajagbonna, Saka Sanni
pp. 138–143 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2024.4.23 · Published
Background: Plants' secondary metabolites have great potential as anti-oxidants for slowing or alleviating various diseases. Cucumis metuliferus E. Mey. Ex. Naudin Curcubitaceae has been consumed by man and animals as fo…
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Interactive Antibacterial Activity and Toxicity Profiles of Selected Pure Plant Compounds and Conventional Antibiotics Against Bacterial Triggers of Some Autoimmune Diseases
Audric Puisais, Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 144–154 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2024.4.24 · Published
Background: Curcumin, lupeol and piperine are plant compounds that have been reported to be effective against numerous medical conditions, including inflammation and against pathogenic infections. However, these compound…
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Terminalia bellericia (Gaertn.) Roxb. Fruit Extracts Inhibit the Growth of Bacterial Triggers of Selected Autoimmune Inflammatory Diseases and Potentiate the Activity of Conventional Antibiotics
Kun Wang, Mengqi Xiao, Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 155–167 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2024.4.25 · Published
Introduction:An increase in antibiotic resistance and a corresponding decrease in antimicrobial drug discovery have focused researchers on alternative therapies, including plant-based medicines. However, synergistic comb…
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Tasmannia lanceolata (Poir.) A.C. Sm. Berry Extracts Inhibit the Growth of the Skin Pathogens Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis
Veronica Winnett, Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 168–174 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2024.4.26 · Published
Background: Tasmannia lanceolata (Poir.) A.C. Sm. pepper berries were used as a nutritious food and natural medicine by the first Australians. This study focuses on the growth inhibitory activity of T. lanceolata pepper …
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Hamamelis virginiana L. Leaf Extracts Inhibit Some Bacterial Triggers of Selected Autoimmune Inflammatory Diseases
Cindy Nguyen, Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 175–184 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2024.4.27 · Published
Background: Hamamelis virginiana L. leaves were used traditionally to treat bacterial infections and inflammation. Despite the traditional uses, relatively few studies have examined the ability of H. virginiana leaf extr…
The Janus Corner
- Article
The Venom of One of the World’s Most Deadly Spiders may Provide a Novel Drug to Treat Heart Attack and Stroke Patients and Save Lives
Ian E Cock
pp. 185–186 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2024.4.28 · Published
Approximately 500 years ago, the Swiss philosopher Paracelsus noted that the dose was the important factor in toxicity and that medicines were in fact toxins used at therapeutic doses. Based on that principle, there is a…