Pharmacognosy Communications
Volume 7, Issue 2
· pp. 65–105 · 6 articles
- Volume
- 7
- Issue
- 2
- Published
- Pages
- 65–105
- Articles
- 6
- Sections
- 3
- ISSN
- Print - 2249-0159 | Online - 2249-0167
- Journal
- PC
In this issue
Original Article
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Natural Methods for Preventing Fish Spoilage Using Indian Terminalia spp. Extracts: Growth Inhibition of Shewanella spp.
Samantha Jayde Webster, Mitchell Henry Wright, Anthony Carlson Greene, Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 66–75 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2017.2.10 · Published
Introduction:Shewanella spp. are a major cause of fish spoilage. Termina- lia spp. have a long history of medicinal uses, including being used to treat bacterial infections. Despite their well-established antibacterial p…
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Cinnamomum Oliveri F. M. Bailey Leaf Solvent Extractions Inhibit the Growth of a Panel of Pathogenic Bacteria
Getmore Rumbudzai Chikowe, Lindiwe Nomathemba Mpala, Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 76–82 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2017.2.11 · Published
Introduction: Cinnamomum oliveri F. M. Bailey is a rain forest tree na- tive to Australia. Decoctions, infusions and essential oils produced from the leaves were used traditionally to treat a variety of bacterial disease…
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Aleurites moluccanus (l.) Willd. Extracts Inhibit the Growth of Bac- terial Triggers of Selected Autoimmune Inflammatory Diseases
Lindiwe Nomathemba Mpala, Getmore Rumbudzai Chikowe, Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 83–90 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2017.2.12 · Published
Introduction: Aleurites moluccanus (L.) Willd. is a large tree with a wide global distribution. All parts of the tree have been used medicinally and the nut is consumed in a variety of cuisines. Despite this, A. moluccan…
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Swainsona Formosa (G.Don) Joy Thomp. Solvent Extractions Inhibit the Growth of a Panel of Pathogenic Bacteria
Getmore Rumbudzai Chikowe, Lindiwe Nomathemba Mpala, Ian Edwin Cock
pp. 91–97 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2017.2.13 · Published
Introduction: Swainsona formosa is a legumous plant which is endemic to the arid inland regions of Australia. Several Swainsona spp. were valued by the first Australian for their antiseptic properties and were used tradi…
Commentary
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‘Colloidal Silver’: Recommendations to Remove This Misleading Term for Describing Nanoparticulate Silver Antimicrobial Agents
Hans Laroo, Michael Whitehouse
pp. 98–101 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2017.2.14 · Published
We endeavour to resolve some of the confusion surrounding the (mis) use of the term ‘colloidal silver’, particularly in a pharmaceutical context. It is proposed that, wherever possible, the term ‘colloidal silver’ be rep…
The Janus Corner
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Mitragyna speciosa may be useful as an opioid alternative for severe pain relief. More research is required
I.E. Cock
pp. 104–105 · DOI: · Published
Mitragyna speciosa Korth. (commonly known as kratom or ketum) is an evergreen tree in the coffee family (Rubiaceae). It is native to the Indo- china and Malaysia botanical regions of Southeast Asia. It is indigenous to I…