Volume 12, Issue 3

Ali Lahna, Naima Benjelloun, Nadia Seddik, Mernissi Farida, Abdallah Naya, Mounia Oudghiri

pp. 207–211 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_4_20 · 2020

Background:Artemisia herba-alba(AHA) is largely used in folk medicine in different countries. However, rare studies provided toxicological evaluation regarding their safety on human health. Objective: This study investig…

Hala Abuzaid, Elham Amin, Abeer Moawad, Usama Ramadan Abdelmohsen, Mona Hetta, Rabab Mohammed

pp. 212–218 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_119_19 · 2020

Background:Natural remedies used for the treatment of liver diseases have a major concernworldwide. Objectives: Evaluation of the cytotoxic potential of successive fractions of two Aizoaceae plants; Trianthema portulacas…

M Aamina, Ahmad Alhowail, Maha Aldubayan, Syed Imam Rabbani

pp. 219–224 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_109_19 · 2020

Objectives: The present study evaluated the role of Terminalia chebulaRetz. extract against doxorubicin (DXR)‑mediated cardiac damages in male and female rats.Materials and Methods: The ethanolic extract of T. chebula (0…

Anirut Namwong, Pramote Thongkrajai, Ampa Konsue

pp. 225–229 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_100_19 · 2020

Context:Thai traditional medicine (TTM) has been widely use to treatment of various diseases. Aims:The aims of this study were determined on phytochemical screening, antioxidations, and α‑glucosidase inhibition by differ…

G Jyothi Reddy, K Bhaskar Reddy, G V Subba Reddy

pp. 230–235 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_6_20 · 2020

Background: Dietary habits and sedentary lifestyle are the major causes of increasing obesity, which in turn causes diabetes and cardiovascular problems. With this alarming increase, there is a need for alternative thera…

Sudipta Roy, Rabinarayan Acharya, VJ Shukla, Anagha Ranade

pp. 236–242 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_1_20 · 2020

Background:Ayurveda emphasizes that different parts of plants (both organized and unorganized) should be collected on a certain season to get their better yield and therapeutic value. In general, Kshira (latex) should be…

Thomson Msiska, Anthony Mwakikunga, David Tembo, Fanuel Lampiao

pp. 243–249 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_112_19 · 2020

Background:The study was aimed at screening phytochemicals and evaluating the effects of aqueous and 50% (v/v) methanol stem bark extracts of Newtonia hildebrandtii on male rat reproductive system.Materials and Methods: …

KM Anil Kumar, Ramith Ramu, S Chandan, Shivaraju Harikaranahalli Puttaiah

pp. 250–259 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_114_19 · 2020

Background:Blepharis integrifoliais in the preparation of traditional formulation for the treatment of various diseases, including digestive disorders such as flatulence and dysentery. Although a very few studies have as…

Debasish Pradhan, Shaktiprasad Pradhan, Bandana Behera, Adyasa Samantaray

pp. 260–266 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_115_19 · 2020

Background: Hematite (α‑Fe2O3) has been used as an antimicrobial and disinfectant agent. Nevertheless, there are limited data about antitumor potential. This study was focused on investigating cytotoxic effects of Hemati…

Kanokwan Kulprachakarn, Sakaewan Ounjaijean, Somdet Srichairatanakool, Duangta Kanjanapothi

pp. 267–271 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_15_20 · 2020

Background: Aegle marmelos (Bael) is one of the important medicinal plants for curing human diseases. Nevertheless, the information about the cytotoxic and antioxidant effects of Bael leaf is not much. Objectives: The ob…

Reem Monal Al Monla, Zeina T Dassouki, Hala Gali-Muhtasib, Hiba R Mawlawi

pp. 272–277 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_91_19 · 2020

Background:Colpomenia sinuosa is a brown alga rich in molecules of pharmacological, nutraceutical, and functional properties. Despite its therapeutic potentials, this alga is poorly studied in this area of the Mediterran…

E Prabhu Daniel, AR Vijayakumar, W Clement Atlee, R Ilavarasan, M Sivakumar

pp. 278–284 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_113_19 · 2020

Objectives:To study the reversal effect of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)‑induced hepatic injury on the ethyl acetate and ethanol extracts of Luffa acutangula var. amara in Wistar rats. Materials and Methods: The study incl…

C Arunachalam, R Arunadevi, S Murugammal, N Monika, R Susila, S N Sunil Kumar

pp. 285–298 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_11_20 · 2020

Context:In traditional medicine,Kesaraja (Ayurveda) or Manjal karisali (Siddha) is effective for jaundice.Aim:Three species of Asteraceae need to be studied for their therapeutic superiority of their intended claim. They…

Fatma Yasmin Mahdani, Diah Savitri Ernawati, Priyo Hadi, Bagus Soebadi, Shiffin Devi Mardiyana, Dwi Susanti, Meircurius Dwi Condro Surboyo

pp. 299–302 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_12_20 · 2020

Background:Citrus limon L. and its peel report anti‑inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. However, the effects of C. limonL. gel to treat traumatic oral ulcers on diabetic conditions have…

Hervé Hervé Ngatanko Abaissou, Harquin Simplice Foyet, Eglantine Keugong Wado, Balbine Kamleu Nkwingwa, Jorelle Linda Damo Kamda, Lea Blondelle Kenko Djomessie, Alin Ciobica, Elisabeth Ngo Bum

pp. 303–312 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_62_19 · 2020

Background:Currently, no drug effectively curbs down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and thus early prevention is important.Objectives: The present study was conducted to investigate the protective effects o…

Diego Igor Alves Fernandes de Araújo, Anny Palloma de Lima Arruda Fernandes, Anderson Angel Vieira Pinheiro, Augusto Lopes Souto, Kaio Aragão Sales, Priscylla Rayama Alves Fernandes de Araújo, Rodrigo Silva de Andrade, Marcelo Sobral da Silva

pp. 313–321 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_9_20 · 2020

Background:Maytenus obtusifoliaMart. (Syn. Monteverdia obtusifolia Mart. Biral), Celastraceae, is a species located on the coast of Brazil, which is commonly used as anti‑inflammatory and on the treatment of gastric ulce…

Yamilé Heredia Diaz, Julio César Escalona Arranz, Rosalia González Fernández, Ania Ochoa Pacheco, Jesus García Díaz, Lianet Monzote Fidalgo, Denise da Gama Jaén Batista, Cristiane Franca da Silva, Paul Cos

pp. 322–327 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_44_19 · 2020

Background: Zanthoxylum pistaciifolium Griseb (Rutaceae) is an endemic Cuban species traditionally used for respiratory ailment treatments and religious practices. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the in …

Cirlane Alves Araujo de Lima, Daniela Feitosa de Oliveira, Andressa da Silva, Robson Silva de Lima, Jymmys Lopes dos Santos, Antônio Santos Dias, André Luiz Lima Menezes dos Santos, Jamylle Nunes de Souza Ferro, Andrea Yu Kwan Villar Shan, Brancilene Santos de Araujo, Emiliano de Oliveira Barreto, Maria Silene da Silva, Josemar Sena Batista, Sara Maria Thomazzi, Sonia Piacente, Cosimo Pizza, Charles dos Santos Estevam

pp. 328–335 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_2_20 · 2020

Background:An earlier ethnobotanical study showed that the species Solanum stipulaceumwas indicated first in many orders for the treatment of gastric ulcers. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate phytochemical prof…