Volume 13, Issue 4

1 October 2021 · pp. 173–273 · 12 articles

Volume: 13
Issue: 4
Published: 1 October 2021
Pages: 173–273
Articles: 12
Sections: 2
ISSN: Print - 0976-4836, Online - 0974-8490
Journal: PR

Review Article Original Article

In this issue

Review Article

Review
Preventive Medicinal Plants and their Phytoconstituents against SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19
Neelesh Kumar Nema, Ghouse Modin Nabeesab Mamdapur, Smitha Sarojam, Swapnil Devidas Khamborkar, Linson Cheruveettil Sajan, Sachithra Sabu, Baby Kumaranthara Chacko, Viju Jacob
pp. 173–191 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.10 · Published 11 October 2021
Pandemic coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the newly discovered virus “Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-CoronaVirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)”. Considering the present scenario of COVID-19 outb…

Original Article

Article
In-silico Molecular Docking Studies of some Isolated Phytochemicals from Biophytum veldkampii against Cyclooxygenase-II Enzyme and in vivo Anti-inflammatory Activity
Nagaraju Bandaru, D.S.N.B.K. Prasanth, A.Rajasekhar Reddy, G.S.N Koteswara Rao, Kumar V.S Nemmani, Alla Narayana Rao
pp. 192–198 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.11 · Published 10 October 2021
Background: The current study estimate the anti-inflammatory activity of whole plant of Biophytum veldkampiion carageenan induced inflammation on rats compiled by molecular docking studies of phytocompounds from the plan…
Article
Potential Cosmeceutical Applications and Evaluation of Human Skin Irritation of Tagetes erecta L. Flower Extract
Catheleeya Mekjaruskul, Supakanya Kumkarnjana, Niramai Fangkrathok, Worapol Kengkittipat, Nuttawut Sirichat
pp. 199–207 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.12 · Published 1 October 2021
Background: Tagetes erecta L. has been traditionally used for treatment of skin diseases.Objectives:This study aimed to evaluatein vitro skin anti-aging, antioxidant, antibacterial activities, and human skin irritation o…
Article
Phytochemical and Network Pharmacology Based Evaluation of Antiepileptic Potential of Identified Metabolites in Argimone mexicana
Vinod Gahlot, Dinesh Kumar Yadav
pp. 208–217 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.13 · Published 1 October 2021
Background:Quality-based assessment of herbal drugs or products is being more concerning for their quality, safety and regulatory purpose. A. mexicana is a traditional herbal medicine that has a long history in the treat…
Article
Seasonal Variation of Phytochemicals in Four Selected Medicinal Plants
Bonface Mwamatope, David Tembo, Elizabeth Kampira, Cecilia Maliwichi-Nyirenda, Victoria Ndolo
pp. 218–226 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.14 · Published 1 October 2021
Background:The study aimed at assessing total alkaloids content (TAC), total flavonoids content (TFC), total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant activity (AA) and predominant individual phenolic compounds in methanol ext…
Article
Trypanocidal Activity of Traditional Antiparasitic Medicinal Plants from the Amazon
María-Helena Arias, Gustavo A. Vallejo, Giovanny Garavito
pp. 227–232 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.15 · Published 1 October 2021
Background: Neglected Infectious Diseases control is an urgent need in endemic areas, but it’s not a priority in the commercial interests of the pharmaceutical industry. Chagas disease (caused by Trypanosoma cruzi) is th…
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Phytochemical and GC-MS Analysis of Hydro Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Ocimum sanctum (L.)
Atul Srivastava, Subhashini s, Anand Kumar Keshari, Ragini Srivastava
pp. 233–237 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.16 · Published 1 October 2021
Background:The pharmacological efficiency of herbal drugs has shown to be effective as conventional pharmaceutical drugs. Preliminary screening of herbal extracts helps in analysing the bioactive compounds present. Ocimu…
Article
Estrogenic Effect of Asparagus racemosus, Cissus quadrangularis, Punica granatum and Pueraria tuberosa in Post-menopausal Syndrome
Seema Singh, Santosh Kumar, Sunita Singh, Chetna Mishra, Dinesh Tripathi, SK Verma
pp. 238–245 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.17 · Published 1 October 2021
Background:Asparagus racemosus, Cissus quadrangularis, Punica granatum and Pueraria tuberosa are employed for their supposed properties in treatment in alleviating symptoms of menopause traditionally from ages. The aim o…
Article
Effects of Extraction Solvents on Phytochemical Screening, Cytotoxicity and Anti-Obesity Activities of Selected Sri Lankan Medicinal Plants
Silva Waruni Randika, Nugara Ruwani Nilushi, Manage Pathmalal, Undugoda Lanka, Udayanga Dhanushka, Liyanage Renuka Nilmini, Galhena Prasanna
pp. 246–256 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.18 · Published 1 October 2021
Background:Phytoconstituents are known to have an arena of health benefits. The choice of extraction solvents for a desired pharmacological activity is poorly characterized. Objectives: The present study compared the use…
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Antibacterial Assay of the Whole Plant Ethanolic Extract of Amaranthus viridis, Aerva sanguinolenta and Cynodon dactylon against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophillus – An in vitro Microbiological Study
Shabnam Zahir, Tamal Kanti Pal, Abhijit Sengupta, Shibendu Biswas, Shyamal Bar, Rehana Parveen
pp. 257–264 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.19 · Published 1 October 2021
Background:Dental caries, a multifactorial, microbial disease of calcified portion of tooth, can be controlled by controlling the microbial factor either by synthetically derived or naturally derived antibacterial compon…
Article
Antimicrobial Evaluation of Piper betel Leaves and Lime Based Hand Sanitizer
Henny Rochaeni, Hanafi h, Rachmawati Dwi Estuningsih, Muhammad Ichsan Farizi, Annisa Nurafifah, Singgih Wibowo
pp. 265–267 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.20 · Published 1 October 2021
Background:The needs of hand sanitizer increase significantly during the COVID-19 outbreak. Objectives: In this study, we preparedPiper beteland lime based hand sanitizer with a simple maceration technique. Materials and…
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In-vitro studies of Bryophyllum pinnatum Crude Extract on Blood Coagulation Indices: An Investigation on its Traditional Medicine Use
Promise Madu Emeka
pp. 268–273 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.13.4.21 · Published 1 October 2025
Background: Bryophyllum pinnatum extract is used by African natives to stop epistaxis [nose bleeding], postpartum bleeding as well as fresh wounds bleeding. Aim: This study was carried out in order to evaluate the coagul…