Pharmacognosy Research
Volume 8, Issue 4
2016 · pp. 219–315 · 17 articles
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 4
- Published
- 2016
- Pages
- 219–315
- Articles
- 17
- Sections
- 1
- ISSN
- Print - 0976-4836, Online - 0974-8490
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In this issue
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
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Baba Shankar Rao Garige, Srisailam Keshetti, Uma Maheshwara Rao Vattikuti
pp. 219–225 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188878 · 2016
Background Galphimia glauca is an evergreen shrub found across peninsular India, belonging to family Malpighiaceae. Objective The objective of this study was to assess the in vivo depressant effects and muscle coordinati…
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Firoj A. Tamboli, Harinath N. More
pp. 226–230 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188879 · 2016
Background Peptic ulcer is a digestive disorder most commonly found in clinical practice. Given the many side effects of modern medicine, the initial acquisition of fewer side effects, and medication of indigenous drugs,…
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Evangeline E. Fernandes, Anubha V. Pulwale, Gauri A. Patil, Alpana S. Moghe
pp. 231–237 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188877 · 2016
Background Molecules stimulating regeneration and proliferation of cells are of significance in combating ailments caused due to tissue injury, inflammation, and degenerative disorders. Moringa oleifera is one of the mos…
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Suzana Hashim, Hooi Kheng Beh, Mohamad Shahrul Ridzuan Hamil, Zhari Ismail, Amin Malik Shah Abdul Majid
pp. 238–243 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188872 · 2016
Context Orthosiphon stamineus is a medicinal herb widely grown in Southeast Asia and tropical countries. It has been used traditionally as a diuretic, abdominal pain, kidney and bladder inflammation, gout, and hypertensi…
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Takuhiro Uto, Nguyen Huu Tung, Pinjutha Thongjankaew, Sorasak Lhieochaiphant, Yukihiro Shoyama
pp. 244–248 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188884 · 2016
Background Mammea siamensiŝ(Miq.) T. Anders. is used as a medicinal plant in Thailand and has several traditional therapeutic properties. In a previous study, we isolated eight compounds from the ˚ower of M. siamensis an…
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Aditya J. Reddy, Shailendra S. Handu, Ashok Kumar Dubey, Pramod Kumari Mediratta, Rimi Shukla, Qazi Mushtaq Ahmed
pp. 249–252 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188876 · 2016
Background Musa sapientum, the banana plant, has shown to possess antioxidant activity in previous studies. Oxidative stress has been linked to the pathogenesis of major depressive disorder (MDD) with evidence of increas…
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José G. A. S. Júnior, Henrique D. M. Coutinho, Ticiana C. C. Boris, Janyketchuly S. Cristo, Nara L. F. Pereira, Fernando G. Figueiredo, Francisco A. B. Cunha, Pedro E. A. Aquino, Polyana A. C. Nascimento, Francisco J. C. Mesquita, Paulo H. F. Moreira, Sáskia T. B. Coutinho, Ivon T. Souza, Gabriela C. Teixeira, Najla M. N. Ferreira, Eleonora O. Farina, Cícero M. G. Torres, Vanderlan N. Holanda, Vandbergue S. Pereira, Maria I. F. Guedes
pp. 253–257 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188882 · 2016
Introduction Annona coriacea Mart. (araticum) is a widely distributed tree in the cerrado. Its value is attributed principally to the consumption of its fruit which possesses a large nutritive potential. The objective wa…
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Paramita Basu, Camelia Maier
pp. 258–264 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188875 · 2016
Background Fruits are considered one of the richest sources of natural antioxidants. Their consumption has been linked to the prevention of oxidative stress-induced diseases. Objective In this study, in vitro antioxidant…
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Soumen Roy, Sandeepan Mukherjee, Sandip Pawar, Abhay Chowdhary
pp. 265–269 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188874 · 2016
Objective The soxhlet and cold extracts of Datura metel Linn. were evaluated for in vitro antirabies activity. Materials and Methods Soxhlet and cold extraction method were used to extract Datura (fruit and seed) extract…
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Fernanda Granja da Silva Oliveira, Sarah Raquel Gomes de Lima-Saraiva, Ana Paula Oliveira, Suzana Vieira Rabêlo, Larissa Araújo Rolim, Jackson Roberto Guedes da Silva Almeida
pp. 270–275 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188885 · 2016
Background Popularly known as “jatobá,” Hymenaea martiana Hayne is a medicinal plant widely used in the Brazilian Northeast for the treatment of various diseases. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the influ…
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Wendy del C. Dzib-Guerra, Fabiola Escalante-Erosa, Karlina García-Sosa, Séverine Derbré, Patricia Blanchard, Pascal Richomme, Luis M. Peña-Rodríguez
pp. 276–280 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188883 · 2016
Background Formation and accumulation of advanced glycation end- products (AGE) is recognized as a major pathogenic process in diabetic complications, atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, reactive ox…
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Gaurav M. Doshi, Vivek V. Nalawade, Aaditi S. Mukadam, Pratip K. Chaskar, Sandeep P. Zine, Rakesh R. Somani, Hemant D. Une
pp. 281–286 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.186578 · 2016
Background Carissa congesta (CC), Polyalthia longifolia (PL), and Benincasa hispida (BH) are economically important plants. Objective Current research encompasses identification of quercetin and rutin and their analogues…
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Komal Kumar Javarappa, Attemode Girijanna Devi Prasad, AJ Mahadesh Prasad, Chetana Mane
pp. 287–291 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188871 · 2016
Background Kingiodendron pinnatum Rox. Hams. is an endangered medicinal plant used in gonorrhoe, catarrhal conditions of genito-urinary and respiratory tracts. The scientific and pharmacological formulation of K. pinnatu…
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Yasotha Devi Muthiah, Chin Eng Ong, Siti Amrah Sulaiman, Rusli Ismail
pp. 292–297 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188886 · 2016
Background In Southeast Asia and many parts of the world, herbal products are increasingly used in parallel with modern medicine. Objective This study aimed to investigate the effects of herbs commonly used in Southeast …
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Rojalini Samanta, Ashok K. Pattnaik, Kishanta K. Pradhan, Beena K. Mehta, Shakti P. Pattanayak, Sugato Banerjee
pp. 298–302 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188880 · 2016
Background Silibinin is a semi-purified fraction of silymarin contained in milk thistle (Silybum marianum Asteraceae). Primarily known for its hepatoprotective actions, silymarin may also stimulate epithelialization and …
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Balekari Umamahesh, Ciddi Veeresham
pp. 303–308 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188881 · 2016
Aim Abrus precatorius leaves methanolic extract (APME) was evaluated for in vivo antihyperglycemic activity and in vitro insulinotropic effect. Materials and Methods In vivo antihyperglycemic and insulin secretagogue act…
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Nurul Afifah Mohd Salleh, Sabariah Ismail, Mohd Rohaimi Ab Halim
pp. 309–315 · DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188873 · 2016
Background Curcuma xanthorrhiza is a native Indonesian plant and traditionally utilized for a range of illness including liver damage, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer. Objective The study determined the effects of C. …