Pharmacognosy Communications
Volume 4, Issue 1
· pp. 1–62 · 9 articles
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 1
- Published
- Pages
- 1–62
- Articles
- 9
- Sections
- 4
- ISSN
- Print - 2249-0159 | Online - 2249-0167
- Journal
- PC
In this issue
Invited Article
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Implementation of a Virtual Laboratory Practical Class (VLPC) module in pharmacology education
Matthew J. Cheesman, Steven Chen, Mary-Louise Manchadi, Teague Jacob, Rodney F. Minchin, Peter A. Tregloan
pp. 2–10 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.1.2 · Published
The Virtual Laboratory Practical Class (VLPC) computer program is a resource aimed at improving practical laboratory performance and understanding in a second-year pharmacology student cohort. In our evaluation of the pr…
Research Article
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Isolation and assessment of potential probiotic microorganisms from modified indigenous foods preparation
Smrati Verma, Hotam Sigh Chaudhary, Balwant Singh, N Gopalan, Anil kumar Singh
pp. 11–15 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.1.3 · Published
Objective: The objective of present study is to isolate potential probiotic microorganisms from modified indigenous foods and assessment of its antimicrobial activity against some selected pathogenic strains including E.…
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Pharmacognostic and Physico-chemical standardization of Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) verdc. edible seed
Bigoniya Papiya, Vyas Sourabh, Shukla Alok, Singh Chandra Shekhar
pp. 16–24 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.1.4 · Published
Introduction: Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc. (Family Fabaceae) commonly known as horse gram is largely cultivated in Australia, Burma, India and Sri Lanka. In the present study an attempt has been made to standardiz…
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Morphological characteristics and antioxidant activity of pollen silver birch (Betula pendula Ehrh.)
Shevtsova Tetiana, Garkava Kateryna, Brindza Jan, Ostrovsky Radovan
pp. 25–34 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.1.5 · Published
Objective: In Ukraine, as well as in many other countries of the world, different parts of a birch is used in food, pharmacology and cosmetology for the purpose of health improvement. Contrary to this, birch pollen cause…
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Optimization of fermentation media composition of ganoderma lucidum for improved production of antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds
Balwant Singh Paliya, Hotam Singh Chaudhary, Smrati Verma, Shriram Prasad
pp. 35–41 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.1.6 · Published
Introduction: To optimize the fermentation medium for G. lucidum by modifying the Mushroom complete medium (MCM) by three test carbon source Dextrose, Maltose, lactose and five nitrogen sources: peptone, soyapeptone, amm…
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The potential of tasmannia lanceolata as a natural preservative and medicinal agent: antimicrobial activity and toxicity
V. Winnett, H. Boyer, J. Sirdaarta, I. E. Cock
pp. 42–52 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.1.7 · Published
Introduction: Tasmannia lanceolata is an endemic Australian plant with a history of use by indigenous Australians as a food and as a medicinal agent. Methods: T. lanceolata solvent extracts were investigated by disc diff…
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Antimicrobial activity and toxicity of Syzygium australe and Syzygium leuhmannii fruit extracts
C. Sautron, I.E. Cock
pp. 53–60 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.1.8 · Published
Introduction: Many species of Syzygium are known to have antiseptic activity. Several Australian Syzygium species had roles as traditional bush medicines for Australian Aborigines although their antiseptic potential has …
The Janus Corner
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Camel milk components inhibits the growth of colon cancer cells
I.E. Cock
pp. 63 · DOI: · Published
Lactoferrin is a glycoprotein which is widely represented in secretory fluids including saliva and tears and is especially high in milk. It has a high affinity for iron and may aid cell proliferation by transporting iron…
BOOK REVIEW
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BOOK REVIEW
I.E. Cock
pp. 65 · DOI: · Published
In 2012 and early 2013, I undertook a sabbatical project in Johannesburg, South Africa, examining the therapeutic properties of several traditional medicinal plants. At the outset of this project, I was fortunate to meet…