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Pharmacognosy Communications

Volume 3, Issue 4

· pp. 1–96 · 9 articles

Volume
3
Issue
4
Published
Pages
1–96
Articles
9
Sections
2
ISSN
Print - 2249-0159 | Online - 2249-0167
Journal
PC
Review ArticleResearch Article

In this issue

Review Article

  1. Review

    Botany, uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of selected Etlingera gingers: A review

    Eric WC Chan, Yau Yan Lim, Siu Kuin Wong

    pp. 3–12 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.2 · Published

    Etlingera species are large ginger plants which grow in clumps. Their rhizomes are subterranean, creeping and aromatic. Crushed leaves of each species emit a distinctive scent. Inflorescences are borne on erect stalks pr…

  2. Review

    The phytochemistry and chemotherapeutic potential of Tasmannia lanceolata (Tasmanian pepper): A review

    Cock IE

    pp. 13–25 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.3 · Published

    Plants contain a myriad of natural compounds which exhibit important bioactive properties. These compounds may provide alternatives to current medications and afford a significant avenue for new drug discovery. Despite t…

Research Article

  1. Article

    The effect of supplementing different levels of fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum – graecum) on physiological performance of Japanese quail (Cutornix-cutornix japonica) exposed to oxidative stress induced by hydrogen peroxide

    Ahmed T Taha, Ahmed A AL Douri

    pp. 26–30 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.4 · Published

    Background: Fenugreek seed (Trigonella feonum graecum) was evaluated for its effects on physiological performance and antioxidant status in Japanese quail (Cutornix-cutornix japonica). In this trial 5 or 10 g of fenugree…

  2. Article

    The phytochemical and central nervous system investigation of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of leaves of Chromolaena odorata L.

    Nagesh Kamat, Madhusudan P Joshi

    pp. 31–40 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.5 · Published

    Introduction: The effect of the ethanolic and aqueous extracts of leaves of Chromolaena odorata L. on the central nervous system of rats was evaluated using a set of pharmacological screening methods. Materials and Metho…

  3. Article

    Antimicrobial activity of an Algerian medicinal plant: Carthamus caeruleus L.

    Kavisa Ghosh

    pp. 41–48 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.6 · Published

    Aims: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the anticancer effect of lemongrass oil and citral emulsion on cervical cancer cell lines (HeLa and ME-180) in vitro. Settings and Design: Citral is a very important com…

  4. Article

    Cuminum cyminum L. fruits distillate ameliorates the high fat diet-induced obesity

    Mohammad Rafiul Haque, Shahid Husain Ansari, Abul Kalam Najmi

    pp. 49–57 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.7 · Published

    Introduction: Cuminum cyminum L. (Fam. Apiaceae) is a widely consumed spice. It is a rich sources of essential oils and has been actively researched for its chemical composition and biological activities. Aims: The study…

  5. Article

    Morphological, anatomical, secondary metabolites investigation and physicochemical analysis of Cistus creticus

    Rachid Sahraoui, Souad Djellali, Adel N Chaker

    pp. 58–63 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.8 · Published

    Background: The aim of this work is to study the secondary metabolites and the physicochemical properties of Cistus creticus in addition to morphological characteristics for better knowledge. The literature indicates tha…

  6. Article

    Determination of swertiamarin and amarogentin content and evaluation of antibacterial activity in Eastern Himalayan species of Swertia L.

    Tapojita Samaddar, Binay Chaubey, Sumita Jha, Timir Baran Jha

    pp. 64–70 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.9 · Published

    Introduction: The genus Swertia is known to contain many bioactive compounds having pharmacological activities. Biochemical fingerprinting can be useful in screening elite populations within and between Swertia species. …

  7. Article

    Antibacterial activity of selected australian syzygium species

    Chikowe G, Mpala L, Cock IE

    pp. 77–83 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.11 · 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…