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Pharmacognosy Research

Volume 12, Issue 4

· pp. 337–470 · 20 articles

Volume
12
Issue
4
Published
Pages
337–470
Articles
20
Sections
2
ISSN
Print - 0976-4836, Online - 0974-8490
Journal
PR
Original ArticleShort Communication

In this issue

Original Article

  1. Article

    In vitro 3‑Hydroxy‑3‑methylglutaryl‑coenzyme: A Reductase Inhibition Assay of Triphala Ayurvedic Formulation

    Chawannuch Mudjupa, Prasob-Orn Rinthong

    pp. 337–341 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_68_20 · Published

    Background:Triphala, the Ayurvedic herbal formulation composed of Terminalia chebulaRetz. (Combretaceae), Terminalia belliricaRoxb. (Combretaceae), and Phyllanthus emblica L. (Euphorbiaceae) fruits. It has been reported …

  2. Article

    Gas Chromatography‑High‑Resolution Mass Spectrometry Elucidation and in vitro Cell Line Studies (Sulforhodamine B) on Niosomal Gel of Benincasa hispida

    Gaurav Mahesh Doshi, Akanksha Dilip Badgujar, Ishan Sudhir Mathurvaishya

    pp. 342–351 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_37_20 · Published

    Background: The Cucurbitaceae family has been known for its presence of phytoconstituents, namely, lupeol, β-sitosterol, terpenoids, phenols, and proteins with therapeutic potential. Objectives: The research paper tries …

  3. Article

    Larvicidal Efficacy of Andrographis paniculata and Tinospora cordifolia against Aedes aegypti: A Dengue Vector

    Anubrata Paul, V Samuel Raj, Arpana Vibhuti, Ramendra Pati Pandey

    pp. 352–360 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_35_20 · Published

    Background:Aedes aegypti, dengue fever mosquito, is predominantly accompanying the transmission of dengue in tropical and subtropical countries of the world, causing millions of deaths every year. Materials and Methods:T…

  4. Article

    Phytochemical Screening and Bioactive Potential of Pod Seed Extracts of Leucaena leucocephala Linn

    Om Prakash, Salma Malik, Kumari Vandana Rani, Vipin Kumar Verma

    pp. 361–367 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_49_20 · Published

    Background:Free radicals generated during injury lead to the development of various diseases such as diabetes, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular disease, and cancer. Antioxidants present in plants can prevent the de…

  5. Article

    Comparative Analysis of the Antimicrobial Potential of Stem and Fruit Extracts of Calotropis procera

    Sharafa Adegoke Bello, Tawakalt Adedayo Ayofe, Mohammed Faridat Yakub, Abdullahi Temitope Jamiu

    pp. 368–374 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_58_20 · Published

    Background: The dramatic rise in antimicrobial resistance continues to threaten the effective management and treatment of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Medicinal plants offer excellent therapeutic alterna…

  6. Article

    Phytochemical and Pharmacological Screening of Begonia grandis Dryand

    Srinivasarao Pendy, Krishna Nallamothu, Ganapaty Seru, Sunitha Katta, Sumanta Mondal

    pp. 375–379 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_67_20 · Published

    Begonia grandis Dryand (Family: Begoniaceae) was screened for its phytoconstituents and evaluated for its ethnomedicinal potential as an antioxidant and hepatoprotective agent. The preliminary phytochemical studies of th…

  7. Article

    Targeted Delivery of Curcumin Using MgONPs and Solid Lipid Nanoparticles: Attenuates Aluminum‑Induced Neurotoxicity in Albino Rats

    Swathi Ganna, Rajasekhara Reddy Gutturu, Rajesh Megala, Rasajna Nadella, Deva Prasad Raju Borelli, John Sushma Nannepaga

    pp. 380–386 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_18_20 · Published

    Background:Aluminum is a potent environmental toxin and its increasing entry exposes human beings to its neurotoxicity. Objective: The authors investigated the efficacy of delivery systems (magnesium oxide nanoparticles …

  8. Article

    In vivo Evaluation of Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Analgesic, and Anti‑Inflammatory Activities of Nilavembu Kudineer Capsule in Comparison with Siddha Classical Nilavembu Kudineer

    GS Lekha, E Deepika, S Swetha, A Kanagarajan, V Gayathridevi, KS Santhy

    pp. 387–393 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_23_20 · Published

    Background: The classical Siddha formulation Nilavembu Kudineer(NVK) is more effective in treating fever, infection, pain, and inflammation, but it is a liquid, is bitter in taste, is in a non-palatable form, and hence i…

  9. Article

    Pharmacognostic, Phytochemical, and Anti‑Inflammatory Effects of Corynaea crassa: A Comparative Study of Plants from Ecuador and Peru

    AJ Lopez-Barrera, YI Gutierrez-Gaiten, Migdalia Miranda-Martinez, IA Choez-Guaranda, SG Ruiz-Reyes, R Scull-Lizama

    pp. 394–402 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_42_20 · Published

    Background:Corynaea crassa Hook. F (Balanophoraceae), is a hemiparasitic plant that grows on the roots of other species, commonly known as “huanarpo male” and traditionally used as an anti‑inflammatory and aphrodisiac. O…

  10. Article

    Inhibitory Activity of Lupinifolin Isolated from Derris reticulata Stem against Biofilm Formation of Streptococcus mutans and Staphylococcus aureus

    Pawitra Pulbutr, Kaewkallaya Thongrak, Apicharti Thitprapai, Sakulrat Rattanakiat, Chawannuch Mudjupa, Achida Jaruchotikamol

    pp. 403–408 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_57_20 · Published

    Background:Biofilm formation activity of pathogenic bacteria plays an important role in the pathogenesis and progression of various diseases caused by bacterial infections. It has been reported that lupinifolin, a major …

  11. Article

    Pharmacognostic Evaluation of Aerial Parts of Euphorbia tirucalli

    B Swapna, R Harisha, Satvik Kotha, M Raghavendra Rao, S Ramachandra Setty

    pp. 409–415 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_59_20 · Published

    Objectives: This study aimed to establish the pharmacognostic profile of aerial parts of Euphorbia tirucalli(ET) as per World Health Organization guidelines for ensuring the quality and identification of adulteration. Ma…

  12. Article

    The Cellular Activities of the Subfraction of Red Onion Peel Crude Ethanolic Extract in MDA‑MB‑231 Cells

    Sin Pei Choe, Poh Chiew Siah, Shern Kwok Lim, Kok Khiang Peh, Ming Thong Ong, Boon Yin Khoo

    pp. 416–423 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_20_20 · Published

    Aims:This study aimed to evaluate the cellular activities of a subfraction (F1) of red onion peel crude ethanolic extract in MDA-MB-231. Materials and Methods:The cell cycle profile and apoptosis induction in F1-treated …

  13. Article

    Anatomical Description and in vitro Evaluation of the Antibacterial Potential of Aristolochia esperanzae Kuntze (Aristolochiaceae) Extract on Oral Micro-organisms

    Carlos Roberto Botelho-Filho, Gabriela Keiko Izumi, Juliana Campos Vieira, Fernanda Mara de Paiva Bertoli, Antônio Pedro Ricomini Filho, Leila Teresinha Maranho, Flares Baratto-Filho, Marilisa Carneiro Leão Gabardo

    pp. 424–429 · DOI: 0.4103/pr.pr_52_20 · Published

    Background:Aristolochia esperanzae Kuntze (Aristolochiaceae) is a plant present in the Brazilian flora, with few studies in the dental area, but used in integrative therapies to treat some health problems. Objectives: Th…

  14. Article

    Toxicity Evaluation of Camellia sinensis var. assamica and Its Fermented Miang Product

    Sukanya Chachiyo, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn, Chalermpong Saenjum, Kittipan Rerkasem, Somdet Srichairatakool, Kongsak Boonyapranai, Wason Parklak, Voravuth Somsak, Sakaewan Ounjaijean

    pp. 430–436 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_22_20 · Published

    Introduction:Camellia sinensisvar. assamica (Assam tea or Cha‑Miang [CM]) is widely accepted to be beneficial to health. The tea leaf is used to produce various fermented tea products such as black tea (China, India) and…

  15. Article

    Phytochemical Screening, Antibacterial‑Guided Fractionation, and Thin‑Layer Chromatographic Pattern of the Extract Obtained from Diploknema butyracea

    Supriya Tiwari, Samjhana Nepal, Shraddha Sigdel, Sarju Bhattarai, Rabindra Kumar Rokaya, Jitendra Pandey, Ram Bahadur Khadka, Pramod Aryal, Ravin Bhandari

    pp. 437–443 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_27_20 · Published

    Objective:Diploknema butyracea (family: Sapotaceae), commonly known as the Indian butter tree or Chyuri, is habitat to Nepal and distributed from Garhwal to Sikkim up to Bhutan. This study was aimed to investigate and ex…

  16. Article

    Acute Toxicity and Cytogenotoxicity of Yangambin Isolated from Ocotea duckei Vattimo‑Gil

    Maria Isabel de Assis Lima Castro, Marta Gerusa Soares de Lucena, Camilla Vila Nova Soares Silva, Yhasminie Karine da Silva Xavie, José Maria Barbosa Filho, Maria Madalena Rocha Silva Teles, Laisla Rangel Peixoto, Ivone Antônia de Souza, Eliete Cavalcanti da Silva

    pp. 444–449 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_73_20 · Published

    Background:Yangambin, a lignan isolated from Ocotea duckei leaves, has been reported to have antitumor, anxiolytic, hypotensive, and leishmanicidal activity, but there is little information on toxicity. Objective:The aim…

  17. Article

    Identification, Preliminary Genetic, and Biochemical Analyses the Hedera Plants Which Naturally Distribute in Vietn

    Nguyen Tuan Hiep, Pham Thi Hong Nhung, Nguyen Hoai Nguyen, Do Thi Thuy Linh, Hoang Thanh Duong, Do Thi Le Hang, Pham Thanh Huyen, Vu Thi Thom, Nguyen Minh Khoi, Dinh Doan Long

    pp. 450–454 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_65_20 · Published

    Background:Hedera is a genus of 12–15 species of evergreen climbing woody plants in the family Araliaceae that are considered as traditional medicinal plants. Objectives:The objectives were to classify Hedera species col…

  18. Article

    Natural Gastroprotective Remedy from the Branches of Spondias tuberosa Arruda

    Amanda Dias de Araujo, George Souza Feitoza, Fernanda Granja da Silva Oliveira, Bruno Oliveira de Veras, Francinete Francis Lacerda, Nicácio Henrique da Silva, Wolfgang Harand, Silvania T Paz, Mário Ribeiro de Melo-Júnior, Jackson Roberto Guedes da Silva Almeida, Marcia Vanusa da Silva, Maria Tereza dos Santos Correia

    pp. 455–459 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_43_20 · Published

    Background: Gastric ulcers are a worldwide health problem and their poor healing is one of the most important causes for their recurrence. Several species of Spondias are used in traditional medicine for the treatment of…

  19. Article

    Antihypertensive Effect of Methanol Leaf Extract of Azadirachta indica is Mediated through Suppression of Renal Caspase 3 Expressions on Nω‑Nitro‑L‑Arginine Methyl Ester Induced Hypertension

    Temidayo Olutayo Omobowale, Ademola Adetokunbo Oyagbemi, Olumuyiwa Abiola Adejumobi, Fisayo Ugbor, Ebunoluwa Racheal Asenuga, Temitayo Olabisi Ajibade, Jeremiah Moyinoluwa Afolabi, Blessing Seun Ogunpolu, Olufunke Olubunmi Falayi, Idayat Titilayo Gbadamos, Olufunke Eunice Ola-Davies, Adebowale Bernard Saba, Anofi Ashafa, Momoh Audu Yakubu, Adeolu Alex Adedapo, Oluwafemi Omoniyi Oguntibeju

    pp. 460–465 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_10_20 · Published

    Background:Azadirachta indica (AI) Adr Juss (Meliaceae), known as neem, has been used traditionally for the treatment of various disease conditions including obesity and hypertension. Objective: The antihypertensive effe…

Short Communication

  1. Communication

    Untargeted Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Analysis and Evaluation of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity of Zingiber nimmonii (J. Graham) Dalzell Rhizome Extracts

    Aswati Ravindranathan Nair, G Ganapathy

    pp. 466–470 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_19_20 · Published

    Background:Zingiber nimmonii (J. Graham) Dalzell (syn.Z. cernuum) endemic to peninsular India have been documented to be in use since ancient times in several traditional systems of medicine. Z. nimmoniiwith ethnomedicin…