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Pharmacognosy Communications

Volume 2, Issue 2

· pp. 1–86 · 14 articles

Volume
2
Issue
2
Published
Pages
1–86
Articles
14
Sections
7
ISSN
Print - 2249-0159 | Online - 2249-0167
Journal
PC
Review ArticleResearch ArticleResearch LetterMedicinal Plant ImagesThe Janus CornerWorld Wide WebPetra conference

In this issue

Review Article

  1. Review

    Potential anti-inflammatory bioactives from medicinal plants of Western Ghats, India

    Sekhar Shailasree, Karmakar Ruma, K Ramachandra Kini, Siddapura Ramachandrappa Niranjana, Harischandra Sripathy Prakash

    pp. 2–12 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.2 · Published

    Natural products have long been a thriving source for the discovery of new drugs because of their chemical diversity. With increased use of herbal remedies, traditionally used medicinal plants are receiving increased att…

  2. Review

    A Comprehensive Review of An Important Medicinal Plant – Averrhoa carambola L.

    Patil Avinash, Koli Swapneel, Patil Darshana, Phatak Anita

    pp. 13–17 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.3 · Published

    The use of plants as medicine is as old as human civilization. People of all ages in both developing and developed countries use plants in an attempt to cure various diseases and to get relief from physical sufferings. N…

  3. Review

    Enzymes Inhibitors From Plants: An Alternate Approach To Treat Diabetes

    Sunil Kumar, Vipin Kumar, Monika Rana, Dinesh Kumar

    pp. 18–33 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.4 · Published

    Diabetes is one of the major medical complications the world faces today. It is a common metabolic disease characterized by abnormally high plasma glucose levels, leading to major complications such as diabetic neuropath…

Research Article

  1. Article

    Effect of Hordeum vulgare Linn. Seeds on glycolic acid induced urolithiasis in rats

    Jignesh G. Shah, Dr. Bharat G. Patel, Sandip B. Patel, Ravindra Patel

    pp. 34–39 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.5 · Published

    Objective: To evaluate its anti-urolithic potential, the ethanolic extract of seeds of Hordeum vulgare was tested in an animal model of urolithiasis. Materials and Methods:Urolithiasis was induced by the addition of 3% g…

  2. Article

    In-vitro Prevention of Cataract by Ginseng on Isolated Goat Eye Lens

    Nithya S, Sumadhuri S, Anbu J, Sumithra M

    pp. 40–43 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.6 · Published

    Objective:The aim of the present work was to evaluate the in vitro effect of ginseng on cataract induced by glucose. Materials and Methods:Goat eye lenses were divided into four groups. Group I lenses were incubated in a…

  3. Article

    Evaluation of radioprotective properties of Curcuma longa rhizome extract: A cytogenetic analysis in cancer

    Gyanendra Singh, Swapnil Sharma, Naveen Choudhary, Sachdev Yadav, Rajani Chauhan, Jaya Dwivedi

    pp. 44–49 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.7 · Published

    This is aimed to examine radio protective effect of Curcuma longa rhizome extract (CLE) on radiation induced chromosomal aberrations in cancer treatment. The 50% hydroalcoholic extract was used to treat blood sample (tak…

  4. Article

    Tetrahydrocurcumin: Beneficial Effects on HMG-CoA Reductase enzyme and Lipoprotein Lipase Enzymes in High-fat diet-induced Hypercholesteremia Rabbits

    Kalavarasariel Gopinathanpillai Prasanth, Eluri Kalpana, Balasubramaniam Dineshkumar, Elumalai Monogaran, Govindharajalu Geetha, Ramasamy Venkatanarayanan

    pp. 50–60 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.8 · Published

    Introduction:Obesity is a major factor in causing of atherosclerosis. Tetrahydrocurcumin (THC) may prevent atherosclerosis in high-fat diet-induced hypercholesteremic animals. However, the effect of tetrahydrocurcumin on…

  5. Article

    Hypoglycemic and Antihyperglycemic Effects of Different Extracts and Combinations of Withania coagulans Dunal and Acacia arabica Lamk in Normal and Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats

    Mohammad Yasir, Rahul Shrivastava, Preteek Jain, Debajyoti Das

    pp. 61–66 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.9 · Published

    Introduction:Acacia arabica and Withania coagulans commonly known as babool and paneer phool respectively are used in traditional Indian medicine for treatment of diabetes mellitus. Methods: The hypoglycemic effect of aq…

  6. Article

    Hepatoprotective activity of Santolina chamaecyparissus Linn against D-Galactosamine Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats

    Dhanabal SP, Rahul Jain, Priyanka Dwarampudi L, Muruganantham N, Raghu PS

    pp. 67–70 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.10 · Published

    Background: Santolina chamaecyparissus Linn. is used traditionally in Ayurvedic system of medicine in India for the treatment of liver diseases, and as a liver tonic. Methods:The hydroalcoholic extract of Santolina chama…

Research Letter

  1. Article

    Antimicrobial Activity of Syzygium australe and Syzygium leuhmannii Leaf Methanolic Extracts

    I.E. Cock

    pp. 71–77 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.11 · Published

    Introduction: Many species of Syzygium are known to have antiseptic activity. Australian Syzygium species had roles as traditional bush medicines for Australian Aborigines although their antiseptic potential has not been…

Medicinal Plant Images

  1. Article

    Grevillea spp and Petalostigma pubescens

    Dr. Ian Cock

    pp. 78 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.12 · Published

    Grevillea spp: Grevillea (family Proteaceae) is a genus of approximately 360 species, most of which are native to Australia, although some species are also native to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific regi…

The Janus Corner

  1. Article

    Ginger May Assist in the Prevention of Colon Cancer

    I.E. Cock

    pp. 79–81 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.13 · Published

    A recent study published in Cancer Prevention Research has highlighted the potential of ginger (Zingiber officinale) in the prevention of colorectal cancer.[1] It was reported that ginger root extract inhibited the enzym…

World Wide Web

  1. Article

    World Wide Web

    Babar Azam

    pp. 82 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.14 · Published

    Phcogfirst.com is an initiative of Phcog.Net, an online platform providing online first version of accepted manuscripts from Phcog.Net Journals. It provides complete information and quick links for authors, reviewers, an…

Petra conference

  1. Article

    The 3rd International Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Their Cultivation And Aspects of Uses

    I.E. Cock

    pp. 84–86 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2012.2.16 · Published

    Pharmacognosy Communications is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 3rd International Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Their Cultivation and Aspects of Uses (ISMP), to be held at the BietZaman Hotel and Resort, Petr…