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Pharmacognosy Communications

Volume 7, Issue 4

· pp. 141–175 · 5 articles

Volume
7
Issue
4
Published
Pages
141–175
Articles
5
Sections
2
ISSN
Print - 2249-0159 | Online - 2249-0167
Journal
PC

In this issue

Original Article

  1. Article

    Functional Assessments and Histopathology of Hepatorenal Tissues of Wistar Rats Infused with Carbon Tetrachloride and Treated with Raw and Hydrothermal Processed Herbs

    Okey A Ojiako, Paul C Chikezie, Doris I Ukairo, Chiedozie O Ibegbulem, Reginald N Nwaoguikpe

    pp. 142–151 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2017.4.21 · Published

    Background and Aim: Herbal remedies offer another strategy for allevia- tion of co-existing liver and kidney pathologic conditions. Objective: The present study ascertained the functional integrity of hepatic and renal t…

  2. Article

    Correlating the Anti – Aging Activity with the Bioactive Profile of Chlorella emersonii KJ725233; its Toxicological Studies for a Potential use in Cosmeceuticals

    Sneha Sunil Sawant, Varsha Kelkar Mane

    pp. 152–157 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2017.4.22 · Published

    Background: Microalgae due to an array of its antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory bioactives have been changing the cosmeceutical market. One such bioactive power pack is Chlorella emersonii KJ725233, a nove…

  3. Article

    Microscopic Features, Chromatographic Fingerprints and Antioxidant Property of Some Unconventional Green Leafy Vegetables Consumed in Bandundu, DR Congo

    Lydia Mangala Bahati, Paulin Mutwale Kapepula, Nadège Ngombe Kabamba, Bénédicte Moni, Gisèle Makengo Kafuti, Patricia Mbombo Mungitshi, Aaron Pambu, Gedeon Bongo, Adam Tujibikila Mukuta, Jimmy Kabeya Kabengele, Clement Mbadiko Mutunda, Michel Frederich, Théophile Mbemba Fundu

    pp. 158–163 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2017.4.23 · Published

    Introduction:Nutrition is an important aspect of public health because it is linked to many significant diseases and health problems. This work is part of the promotion of traditional foods from the Democratic Republic o…

  4. Article

    Pseudowintera colorata (Raoul) Dandy Hydro-Alcohol Leaf Extract Inhibits Bacterial Triggers of Some Autoimmune Inflammatory Diseases

    Celia Barillot, Craig Davis, Ian Edwin Cock

    pp. 164–171 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2017.4.24 · Published

    Introduction: Pseudowintera colorata (Raoul) Dandy is an evergreen shrub which is endemic to New Zealand. Decoctions, infusions and essential oils produced from the leaves were used traditionally to treat a variety of ba…

The Janus Corner

  1. Article

    Dandelion Tea is Effective at Killing Cancer Cells

    Ian E Cock, Esther SG Cock

    pp. 174–175 · DOI: · Published

    Plant species of the genus Taraxacum (commonly known as dande- lion) have a long history of use in the treatment of a myriad of medical conditions including uses for the eradication of pathogenic disease, the treatment o…