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Pharmacognosy Research

Volume 12, Issue 1

· pp. 1–94 · 14 articles

Volume
12
Issue
1
Published
Pages
1–94
Articles
14
Sections
3
ISSN
Print - 0976-4836, Online - 0974-8490
Journal
PR
Review ArticleOriginal ArticleShort Communication

In this issue

Review Article

  1. Review

    “Haripriya” God’s Favorite: Anthocephalus cadamba (Roxb.) Miq. ‑ At a Glance

    Sumanta Mondal, Kausik Bhar, Ashes Sinha Mahapatra, Joy Mukherjee, Prasenjit Mondal, Syed Tazib Rahaman, Aishwarya P. Nair

    pp. 1–16 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_102_19 · Published

    The Kadam tree is highly regarded as religiously and culturally in India being sacred to Lord Krishna, and hence, the tree is also known as Haripriya, God’s favorite. This article provides a detailed review of Anthocepha…

Original Article

  1. Article

    Vitamin D3, L‑Arginine, L‑Citrulline, and Antioxidant Supplementation Enhances Nitric Oxide Bioavailability and Reduces Oxidative Stress in the Vascular Endothelium – Clinical Implications for Cardiovascular System

    Hazem Dawoud, Tadeusz Malinski

    pp. 17–23 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_79_19 · Published

    Background: Nitric oxide (NO) is a crucial signaling molecule which regulates the blood flow and prevents the adhesion of blood components to the vascular wall. A deficiency in bioavailable NO concentration is associated…

  2. Article

    Cytotoxic and Antimigratory Effects on Michigan Cancer Foundation‑7 Cells of Morinda citrifolia L. Leaf Extract and Formulation of Tablets from Extract

    Supavadee Boontha, Benjaporn Buranrat, Tasana Pitaksuteepong

    pp. 24–28 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_66_19 · Published

    Background:Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases known to man. Efforts to combat the disease remain ongoing. Morinda citrifolia L. is a medicinal plant which is gaining interest as a natural chemotherapeutic agent for …

  3. Article

    High‑Performance Liquid Chromatography Analysis and Antioxidant Activities of Extract of Azadirachta indica (Neem) Leaves

    Emmanuel Ekow Biney, Matthew Nkoom, Williams Kweku Darkwah, Joshua Buer Puplampu

    pp. 29–34 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_14_19 · Published

    Background: Extracts from Azadirachta indica (A. indica) tend to provide numerous health benefits including antioxidant activity. The main objectives for this research were to use standard procedures to determine total p…

  4. Article

    Phytochemical Screening and Gas Chromatography‑Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Ethanol Extract of Scambiosa columbabria L.

    Idowu Jonas Sagbo, Ayuk Elizabeth Orock, Elizabeth Kola, Wilfred Otang-Mbeng

    pp. 35–39 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_59_19 · Published

    Background: Scambiosa columbabria L. is commonly known as the wild scabious and is used in South Africa to treat various ailments such as wound bruises, painful menstruation, heartburn, and colic. Despite its extensive t…

  5. Article

    Anticancer Activity of Ethyl Acetate Extract from Lethariella cladonioides in vitro and in vivo

    Wen-Jing Lian, Xiao-Qiong He, Qian Yao, Zhong-Yu Song, Jing Wang

    pp. 40–46 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_70_19 · Published

    Background: Lethariella cladonioides, also known as Red Snow Tea and Golden Silk Tea, mainly grows in Tibet, Sichuan and Yunnan of China. Its medicinal value has been gradually discovered. Objectives: This study mainly e…

  6. Article

    Inhibitory Effect on Human Platelet Aggregation, Antioxidant Activity, and Phytochemicals of Canna warszewiczii (A. Dietr) Nb. Tanaka

    Le Hong Luyen, Vu Thi Thom, Le Thi Thanh Huong, Duong Thi Ly Huong, Nguyen Thi Van Anh

    pp. 47–52 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_72_19 · Published

    Background: Canna warszewiczii (A. Dietr) Nb. Tanaka has been traditionally used to treat heart diseases in Vietnam, but there is a lack of scientific evidence. Objectives:This study investigated the inhibitory effect on…

  7. Article

    Novel Phytocompounds from Vernonia amygdalina with Antimalarial Potentials

    InnocentMary IfedibaluChukwu Ejiofor, Aparoop Das, Showkat R Mir, Mohammed Ali, Kamaruz Zaman

    pp. 53–59 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_81_19 · Published

    Background:Malaria, one of the diseases predominant in the African continent, has been reported to be treated with plants and also somein vitro and in vivo tests have supported this. Vernonia amygdalinabelonging to the f…

  8. Article

    Phytochemical Screening, Acute and Sub‑Acute Toxicity of Aqueous Extract from a Mixture of Some Recipe of Herniaria glabra L., Opuntia ficus‑indica, Zea mays L. and Zizyphus lotus L. Used Traditionally against Renal Lithiases

    Noufissa Touiti, Dalila Bousta, Smahane Boukhira, Mohamed Chebaibi, Sanae Achour

    pp. 60–64 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_89_19 · Published

    Introduction: Antiurolithiatic plants are used since ancient times, in the form of decoction, infusion, or juice, to eliminate kidney stones and to prevent their recurrence. On the basis of the available ethnopharmacolog…

  9. Article

    Evaluation of the Chemical Composition and Oral Antimicrobial Activity of the Essential Oil from the Leaves of Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus (Gomes) Landrum

    Leila Teresinha Maranho, Elaine Cristina Rosas, Thaís Andrade Costa, João Luiz Coelho Ribas, Flares Baratto‑Filho, Marilisa Carneiro Leão Gabardo

    pp. 65–70 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_83_19 · Published

    Background: Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus is a native species from Brazil, whose leaves are used in the traditional culture as medicinal plants, being reported with antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Objectives: The a…

  10. Article

    Ghanaian Herbal Medicines for Malaria: An Evaluation of the Clinical Safety and Effectiveness of “Time Herbal Mixture” in Uncomplicated Malaria

    Andrews W. Tetteh, Kwesi P. Thomford, Merlin L. Mensah, Kwame O. Boadu, Ama K. Thomford, Isaac K. Amposah, Godfred Amofa, Benard K. Turkson, Michael O. Agyemang, Emmanuel D. J. Owusu-Ansah

    pp. 71–75 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_23_19 · Published

    Background: Herbal antimalarials have become a popular source of treatment for most Ghanaians. The significant increase in patronage is of public health concern due to the lack of quality, safety, and efficacy data.Aim: …

  11. Article

    Chemical Profiling, Free Radical Scavenging and Anti‑acetylcholinesterase Activities of Essential Oil from Curcuma caesia of Arunachal Pradesh, India

    Sudarshana Borah, Priyanka Sarkar, Hemanta Kumar Sharma

    pp. 76–84 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_84_19 · Published

    Background and Aim: The rhizomes of Curcuma caesia have traditional applications for pain healing and are an imperiled species of India. A study on investigation of in vitroanti‑oxidant and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in…

  12. Article

    Ulcerative Colitis Induced with Acetic Acid is Ameliorated by Antrocaryon micraster through Reduced Serum Levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha and Interleukin‑6 in Sprague Dawley Rats

    Leslie Brian Essel, David Darko Obiri, Newman Osafo, Aaron Opoku Antwi, Moses Babatunde Duduyemi

    pp. 85–91 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_75_19 · Published

    Background: Antrocaryon micraster possesses significant antioxidant and anti‑inflammatory activities. These properties are shared by medicinal plants that have demonstrated beneficial effects in the treatment of ulcerati…

Short Communication

  1. Communication

    Antilithogenic Potential of Green Tea, Oolong Tea, and Black Tea

    Shaikh I Nasrul, Amit Sehgal

    pp. 92–94 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_67_19 · Published

    Background:Urolithiasis and nephrolithiasis are the commonly occurring painful diseases in most parts of the world. The number of new cases associated with lithiasis is on rise, although various therapies such as percuta…