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Pharmacognosy Communications

Volume 4, Issue 3

· pp. 1–89 · 7 articles

Volume
4
Issue
3
Published
Pages
1–89
Articles
7
Sections
3
ISSN
Print - 2249-0159 | Online - 2249-0167
Journal
PC
Review ArticleResearch ArticleShort Communication

In this issue

Review Article

  1. Review

    Hepatoprotective Models and Various Natural Product Used in Hepatoprotective Agents: a Review

    Jharna Bansal, Nitin Kumar, Rishabha Malviya, Pramod Kumar Sharma

    pp. 2–30 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.3.2 · Published

    Liver is involved in several vital functions such as metabolism, secretion, and storage as well as detoxification of several drugs and xenobiotics occurs in the liver itself because it is the most vital organ of the body…

  2. Review

    The Genus Jacaranda (Bignoniaceae): An Updated Review

    Nada M Mostafa, Omayma A Eldahshan, Abdel Nasser B Singab

    pp. 31–39 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.3.3 · Published

    Genus Jacaranda has been traditionally used in treating skin disorders, venereal diseases, leishmaniasis, colds and rheumatism. Additionally, some species have shown diuretic and astringent properties. Objective:This rev…

Research Article

  1. Article

    Comparative Proximate Composition and Hypoglycemic Properties of Three Medicinal Plants (Verononia amygdalina, Azadirachta indica and Moringa oleifera).

    Ojiako A. Okey, Chikezie C, Paul Chidoka

    pp. 40–48 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.3.4 · Published

    The present study sought to investigate proximate composition in relation to the short and long term hypoglycemic effects of ethanol/water leaf extracts of Verononia amygdalina, Azadirachta indica and Moringa oleifera on…

  2. Article

    Screening of in vitro Cytotoxicity, Evaluation of Hepatoprotective and Oxidative Stress Inhibiting Potential of Clitoria ternata in Carbon Tetrachloride Induced Hepatic Damage in Rats

    Dadi Bhaskara Rao, G Mohana Krishna, K V Raghava Rao, Ch Ravi Kiran, T Raghava Rao

    pp. 49–55 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.3.5 · Published

    Background: Clitoria ternata is a herb extensively used in treating a wide variety of ailments. Early researches of C.ternata mainly focused on the evaluation of antitoxic roles of methanolic extract. Objective: The pres…

  3. Article

    Pharmacological Effects of Peganum Harmala L. Root Extract on Isolated Rat small Intestine

    Shatarat A, Abuhamdah S, Al-Essa M, Mohammed F, Al-Olimat S

    pp. 56–61 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.3.6 · Published

    Background:Peganum harmala L. is a medicinal plant used in Jordan and in many countries in traditional medicine against several diseases, including gastrointestinal disorders.Objective:In this study, the effects of crude…

  4. Article

    An examination of the antibacterial, antifungal, anti-Giardial and anticancer properties of Kigelia africana fruit extracts

    Arkhipov A, Sirdaarta J, Rayan P, McDonnell PA, Cock IE

    pp. 62–76 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.3.7 · Published

    Background: Kigelia africana is a common component of the pharmacopeia’s of multiple African groupings which inhabit the areas in which it grows. Amongst these groups there is a myriad of medicinal uses in the treatment …

Short Communication

  1. Communication

    Antimicrobial activity of Thai medicinal plants against beverage spoilage microorganisms and their potential in retarding Alzheimer’s disease progression

    Suree Nanasombat, Thanawan Bubpasawan, Nunthaporn Tamaput, Yuwapa Srimakhan

    pp. 77–87 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2014.3.8 · Published

    Thai medicinal plants (34 crude methanolic extracts) were tested for their antimicrobial activities, antiacetylcholinesterase and antioxidant activities, total phenolic and flavonoid contents. Acorus calamus, Cassia alat…