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Pharmacognosy Research

Volume 11, Issue 4

· pp. 333–413 · 14 articles

Volume
11
Issue
4
Published
Pages
333–413
Articles
14
Sections
2
ISSN
Print - 0976-4836, Online - 0974-8490
Journal
PR
Original ArticleSHORT COMMUNICATION

In this issue

Original Article

  1. Article

    Pharmacognostic Evaluation of Carapa guianensis Aubl. Leaves: A Medicinal Plant Native from Brazilian Amazon

    Tássio Rômulo Silva Araújo Luz, José Antonio Costa Leite, Samara Araújo Bezerra, Ludmilla Santos Silva de Mesquita, Edilene Carvalho Gomes Ribeiro, José Wilson Carvalho De Mesquita, Daniella Patrícia Brandão Silveira, Maria Cristiane Aranha Brito, Crisálida Machado Vilanova, Flavia Maria Mendonça do Amaral, Denise Fernandes Coutinho

    pp. 333–338 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_41_19 · Published

    Background: Carapa guianensis Aubl., known as crabwood, has been used in folk medicine as anti‑inflammatory, wound healing, and for the treatment of flu and colds. Objective:The present study aimed to establish the pharm…

  2. Article

    Chromatographic Profiles, Anti‑inflammatory, and Cytotoxicity Potential of Extracts of Banisteriopsis pubipetala (A. Juss)

    Jeane Ferreira Leal de Freitas, Flávia Dayrell França, Míriam Martins Chaves, Elytania Veiga Menezes, Afrânio Farias De Melo Júnior, Dario Alves De Oliveira, Clarice Avelar Almeida, Kamylla Santos Teixeira, Murilo Malveira Brandão, Vanessa de Andrade Royo

    pp. 339–345 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_71_19 · Published

    Background:Banisteriopsis pubipetala is a little‑studied species belonging to the same genus of B. caapi, which stands out for the bioactive compounds known to be important in the degenerative diseases treatment. Objecti…

  3. Article

    Comparative Evaluation of in vitro Antioxidant Activities and High‑Performance Liquid Chromatography Fingerprinting of Fruit Peels Collected from Food Processing Industry Wastes

    Sarbaswarup Ghosh, Jayanta Kumar Chatterjee, Alok Kumar Hazra

    pp. 346–351 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_13_19 · Published

    Background: An enormous quantity of fruit peel is obtained from food processing industry as leftover materials which cause environmental pollution if not used judiciously. Objective: The present study was focused to expl…

  4. Article

    Anticataract Activity of Forskolin by Inhibiting Polyol Pathway for the Prevention of Diabetic Complication

    Damera Sujatha, Ajmera Rama Rao, Ciddi Veeresham

    pp. 352–355 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_68_19 · Published

    Background: Cataract is the opacification or optical dysfunction of the crystalline lens. Diabetes has been considered to be one of the major risk factors of cataract. Objective: The present study was designed to evaluat…

  5. Article

    Effect of Geraniol and Clarithromycin Combination against Gastric Ulcers Induced by Acetic Acid and Helicobacter pylori in Rats

    Subrat Kumar Bhattamisra, Lee Peng Hooi, Lai Pey Shyan, Lee Boon Chieh, Mayuren Candasamy, Priyadarshi Soumyaranjan Sahu

    pp. 356–362 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_21_19 · Published

    Background: Previous work showed geraniol to have anti‑Helicobacter pylori activity in vivo and in vitro. Further, it has augmented the anti‑H. pyloriactivity of clarithromycin in vitro. Objective:Geraniol and clarithrom…

  6. Article

    Potent Procoagulant and Platelet Aggregation Inducing Serine Protease from Tridax procumbens Extract

    Vinod Gubbiveeranna, CG Kusuma, S Bhavana, CK Sumachirayu, H Ravikumar, S Nagaraju

    pp. 363–370 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_4_19 · Published

    Background: Tridax procumbens extract (TPE) has been widely used in tribal/folk medicine to stop bleeding and to enhance wound healing process. Based on its traditional medicinal importance, the TPE is evaluated for its …

  7. Article

    Antidiarrheal Activity of Some Selected Nigerian Plants Used in Traditional Medicine

    Christiana J Dawurung, Jurbe G Gotep, Joy G Usman, Ishaku L Elisha, Lami H Lombin, Stephen G Pyne

    pp. 371–377 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_43_19 · Published

    Context: Herbal preparations of the various parts of Vitellaria paradoxa, Neorautanenia mitis, Senna surattensis, and Hydnora abyssinica have been used in the Nigerian traditional medical practice to treat the symptoms o…

  8. Article

    Production of Antioxidant Exopolysaccharide from Pseudomonas aeruginosa Utilizing Heavy Oil as a Solo Carbon Source

    Anas A Darwish, Omar A. M. Al-Bar, Rakan H Yousef, Said S Moselhy, Youssri M Ahmed, Khalid Rehman Hakeem

    pp. 378–383 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_40_19 · Published

    Aim/Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is capable of utilizing heavy oil hydrocarbons as a sole carbon source. P. aeruginosa produce exopolysaccharide (EPS) in an inorganic medium in the presence of crude oil. Several en…

  9. Article

    Inhibitory Effect of Salvadora persica (Miswak) against Cigarette Smoke‑induced Mutagenicity and Sperm Abnormalities in Rats

    Syed Imam Rabbani, Sultan Sajid, Vasudevan Mani, Omar Khan, M A. A. Salman

    pp. 384–388 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_65_19 · Published

    Objective:The objective of the study is to evaluate the inhibitory effect of Salvadora persica against the cigarette smoke‑induced mutagenicity and sperm damages in rats. Materials and Methods: Young male Wistar rats of …

  10. Article

    Antilipidemic Properties of Calpurnia aurea Leaf Extract on High-Fat Diet Induced Hyperlipidemia

    Welde Mengistu, Seifu Daniel, Natesan Gnanasekaran

    pp. 389–395 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_10_18 · Published

    Background: Hyperlipidemia is described by raised in the plasma lipids including triglycerides (TG), cholesterols, cholesterol esters, phospholipids as well as plasma lipoproteins, for example, very low‑density lipoprote…

  11. Article

    Two Lycopodium Alkaloids from the Aerial Parts of Huperzia phlegmaria

    Dang Kim Thu, Dao Thi Vui, Bui Thanh Tung

    pp. 396–399 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_82_19 · Published

    Background:Huperzia phlegmaria has been used to enhancing memory and alleviate brain disorders. It contains high amount of alkaloids, which are potent acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor.Materials and Methods:Lycopodiu…

  12. Article

    Antioxidant Potential of Ethanolic Extract of Canavalia Species in High‑fat Diet and Streptozotocin‑induced Diabetic Rats

    Anitha Kuttiappan, Sabapathi Mohana Lakshmi, SV Satyanarayana

    pp. 400–405 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_46_19 · Published

    Background:The present study is to enlighten the antioxidant effect of ethanolic seed extracts of Canavalia species in high‑fat diet and streptozotocin (HFD + STZ)‑induced diabetic screening model. Objectives:The dispute…

  13. Article

    Effect of Plain and Fortified Amla Fruit Powder on Aluminum‑induced Alzheimer’s Disease in Wistar Rats

    Thonangi Chandi Vishala, Gummalla Pitchaiah, D Pravadha, Akula Annapurna

    pp. 406–409 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_17_17 · Published

    Objectives: The present study was designed to evaluate the antioxidant and Nootropic activities of Emblica officinalis against aluminum‑induced Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in Wistar rats. Materials and Methods: Alzheimer’s …

SHORT COMMUNICATION

  1. Communication

    Carqueja (Baccharis trimera) Essential Oil Chronic Treatment Induces Ventricular Repolarization Disorder in Healthy Rats but Not in Type 2 Diabetic Rats

    Alice Pereira Duque, Carole Sant'ana Massolar, Cristiane Barbosa Rocha, Ana Paula Machado Da Rocha, Ricardo Felipe Alves Moreira, Luiz Fernando Rodrigues Junior

    pp. 410–413 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_54_19 · Published

    Background:Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) development. The pharmacological treatment of T2DM can increase cardiovascular risk in diabetic patients. Carqueja (Bacch…