Pharmacognosy Communications
Volume 15, Issue 4
· pp. 152–191 · 5 articles
- Volume
- 15
- Issue
- 4
- Published
- Pages
- 152–191
- Articles
- 5
- Sections
- 3
- ISSN
- Print - 2249-0159 | Online - 2249-0167
- Journal
- PC
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
Review of the Pharmacological Properties and Phytochemical Profile of Ptaeroxylon obliquum (Thunb.) Radlk
Jinwoo Kim, Ian Edwin Cock, Matthew James Cheesman
pp. 153–162 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2025.4.20 · Published
Introduction: Ptaeroxylon obliquum (Thunb.) Radlk. That is a medium tree native to South Africa. It has been traditionally used for centuries to treat a wide range of disorders. Objectives: This study reviews the pharmac…
Original Article
- Article
Extracts Prepared from Selected High Antioxidant Australian Plants Inhibit Proliferation of HeLa and Caco-2 Carcinoma Cells
Joseph Shalom, Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 163–171 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2025.4.21 · Published
Background: High antioxidant foods have been linked to multiple therapeutic properties, including the anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Despite this, the anticancer activities of many Australian native plants …
- Article
Tasmannia lanceolata (Poir.) A.C.Sm. Pepperberry Extracts Inhibit the Growth of the Pharyngitis Causing Pathogen Streptococcus pyogenes
Veronica Winnett, Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 172–178 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2025.4.22 · Published
Introduction: Streptococcus pyogenes is a gram positive pathogenic bacterium which causes a variety of diseases including streptococcal pharyngitis, impetigo and rheumatic heart disease, depending on which tissue it infe…
- Article
Tasmannia insipida R.Br. Ex DC. Leaf Extracts Inhibit the Growth of the Acne Vulgaris Causing Bacterium Cutibacterium acnes
Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 179–185 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2025.4.23 · Published
Introduction: Acne vulgaris is a skin conditions that affects most adolescents and also afflicts some adults. Medicinal plant extracts may provide leads for the development of new topical and/ or oral therapies for acnes…
The Janus Corner
- Article
Medical Cannabis sativa L. Use Improves Quality of Life for People with Chronic Illnesses
Ian E Cock
pp. 186–187 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2025.4.24 · Published
The use of medicinal cannabis in patients with chronic illnesses has risen significantly in recent years globally, particularly in people suffering from chronic illnesses. A recent study Published in PLOS One examined th…