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EDITORIAL

1. Forum Article

   PHCOG MAG. - CHALLENGES AHEAD!!!

   pp. 115–116 · 2005

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Reports

1. Article

   A meeting inspiring the young minds: Yet another noble venture from the Nobel laureates

   Arun Kumar H.S

   pp. 121–122 · 2005

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1. Article

   PHCOG MAG.: NEW RELEASES

   pp. 123–123 · 2005

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Invited Article

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   Nutraceuticals-A New Approach in the treatment of Arthritis

   Biren N. Shah, B.S. Nayak, A.K. Seth, S.S. Patel, A.V. Goti, A.V. Shah

   pp. 125–128 · 2005

   Arthritis is a common disease in which the end-point results in joint replacement surgery. This article reviews the use of nutraceuticals as alternative treatments for pathological manifestations of arthritic disease. Th…

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Review Article

1. Review

   Review of some important plants with antioxidant and other biological activities

   M. Vijayakumar, R. Govindarajan, D. P. Singh, A. K. S. Rawat

   pp. 129–135 · 2005

   The last two decades have witnessed a revival of interest in natural drugs and herbal products primarily due to the widespread belief that ‘green’ medicines are healthier than synthetic products. This has led to a rapid …

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Short Review

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   Apocynin: Mother Nature’s gift to combat oxidative stress

   Sven Wind, Arun Kumar HS

   pp. 136–139 · 2005

   Oxidative stress is a hallmark of several cardio- and neuro-vascular pathophysiological events. However, the approach of using classical antioxidants has not been fruitful due to the vicious redox cycling. In this contex…

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2. Article

   Chemistry and Pharmacology of Picrorhiza Kurroa Royle ex Benth.

   Hemant R. Jadhava, Subodh C. Pal

   pp. 140–143 · 2005

   Picrorhiza kurroa, commonly known as kutki, is having a remarkable reputation among the indigenous medical practitioners. It is well-known in the Ayurveda and has traditionally been used to treat disorders of the liver a…

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General Article

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   An Ayurvedic strategy for treatment of dementia of Alzheimer’s disease

   Aaishwarya B. Deshmukh, Natvarlal J. Patel, Rashwin J. Patel

   pp. 144–151 · 2005

   Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive dementia leading to a gradual deterioration of intellectual abilities, neuropsychological deficits and personality changes. Dementia o…

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Research Article

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   Procyanidins from the bark of Prunus africana

   F. Qa'dan

   pp. 152–154 · 2005

   From the aqueous acetone extract of the bark of Prunus africana (Hook.f.) Kalkman (Syn. Pygeum africanum Hook.f.) the flavanols catechin (1) and epicatechin (2), and the procyanidins B-1 (3), B-2 (4), B-3 (5), A-2 (6) an…

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2. Article

   Protective effects of Allium sativum on carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in rats

   Lawrence A. Olatunji, John I. Okwusidi, Victoria A. Olatunji, Stephen Oguntoye, Ayodele O. Soladoye

   pp. 155–156 · 2005

   The antihepatoxic effect of Allium sativum L. (garlic) and its possible mechanism of action were investigated in rats treated with carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). The activities of hepatic enzymes; alkaline phosphatase (ALP…

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3. Article

   Inhibition of edema-forming and hemorrhagic activities of Bothrops asper snake venom by Phenax angustifolius and Phenax rugosus (Urticaceae) extracts

   B. Badilla, F. Chaves, F. Cordoba, L. Guadamuz, G. Mora, L. J. Poveda

   pp. 159–163 · 2005

   The aim of this work was to investigate the capacity of crude extracts of roots, stems and leaves from Phenax angustifolius (H.B.K.) Weddell and Phenax rugosus (Poir.) Weddell in DC. (Urticaceae) to inhibit the edema-for…

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Short Communication

1. Communication

   Comparison of Bioactive Compounds in Medicinal Plants Used as Folklore Remedies in Southwestern Nigeria

   D.A. Akinpelu, T.M. Onakoya

   pp. 164–167 · 2005

   In southwestern part of Nigeria Psidium guajava and Mangifera indica are commonly used for herbal preparations in the treatment of toothache, gastrointestinal disorders, dynsentery, diarrhoea, sore gums, and sore throats…

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Discussion (New Section)

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   Research on Herbal products/extracts: Where does it stand?

   Shoheb Qureshi, Suba, Radhika, Manish Gautam, Kendra, Luke Chadwick

   pp. 168–171 · 2005

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