Pharmacognosy Communications
Volume 15, Issue 2
· pp. 48–85 · 3 articles
- Volume
- 15
- Issue
- 2
- Published
- Pages
- 48–85
- Articles
- 3
- Sections
- 2
- ISSN
- Print - 2249-0159 | Online - 2249-0167
- Journal
- PC
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
A Review of Vanilla planifolia Andrews Horticulture and Curing, Phytochemistry and Quality Evaluation
Freya Jemmet Gavel, Alan White, Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 49–61 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2025.2.9 · Published
Introduction: Vanilla is popular for its flavour and aroma characteristics, although its long and labour-intensive curing period impede its commercial production and result in high commercial prices. This manuscript focu…
Original Article
- Article
Larrea tridentata (DC.) Coville Leaf Extracts Inhibit the Bacterial Triggers of Some Autoimmune Inflammatory Diseases
Rebecca Van Zyl, Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 62–71 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2025.2.10 · Published
Background: Larrea tridentata leaves are used traditionally to treat bacterial infections and inflammation. Despite the traditional uses, relatively few studies have examined the ability of L. tridentata leaf extracts to…
- Article
Solanum chippendalei Symon, Citrus glauca (Lindl.) Burkill, Ficus racemosa L. and Melaleuca alternifolia Cheel Inhibit Axillary and Foot Odour Producing Bacteria
Linn Baghtchedjian, Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 72–81 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2025.2.11 · Published
Introduction: Plant-based preparations have potential to replace synthetic antiperspirant/ deodorant additives as growth inhibitors of malodour producing bacteria and may thus be useful deodorant components. However, rel…