Pharmacognosy Reviews
Volume 11, Issue 21
2017 · pp. 1–56 · 10 articles
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 21
- Published
- 2017
- Pages
- 1–56
- Articles
- 10
- Sections
- 1
- ISSN
- Print - 0973-7847, Online - 0976-2787
- Journal
- PHREV
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
Islamudin Ahmad, Arry Yanuar, Kamarza Mulia, Abdul Mun’im
pp. 1–7 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_45_16 · 2017
The renin‑angiotensin‑aldosterone system is a signaling pathway which responsible in the blood pressure regulation. Angiotensin‑converting enzyme (ACE) is one of the key elements responsible for the hypertensive mechanis…
- Review
Marina Cristina Akuri, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Raíssa Meira Val, Elen Landgraf Guiguer
pp. 8–12 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_54_16 · 2017
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic inflammatory degenerative process that affects joints such as the hands, hips, shoulders, feet, spine, and especially knees in millions of people worldwide. Some authors have shown that C…
- Review
Abdulrahman Khazim Al‑Asmari, Md. Tanwir Athar, Saeed G. Kadasah
pp. 13–18 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_35_16 · 2017
Apium graveolens Linn. (Karafs) is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of the various ailments. There is a need to explore and authenticate the pharmacological profile and medicinal importance of the Karafs. I…
- Review
Anisa Ghogar, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul
pp. 19–22 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_44_16 · 2017
Bougainvillea spectabilis (Family: Nyctaginaceae), commonly referred to as Great Bougainvillea or Paper Flower, is one of the traditional medicinal plants with potential antifertility activity. The aqueous extract and de…
- Review
Nithida Narang, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul, Parinda Jamrus
pp. 23–26 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_48_16 · 2017
The capsaicin is an ingredient that we normally mix in food in many cultural cuisines even in fresh and dried production. Because of its anticancer, anticholesterolemic, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, anti‑inflammatory,…
- Review
Oranun Ongwisespaiboon, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul
pp. 27–30 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_50_16 · 2017
Boesenbergia rotunda (Family: Zingiberaceae) as known as fingerroot is a daily food ingredient and traditional medicinal plant in Southeast Asia and Indo‑China. It has been shown to possess anti‑allergic, antibacterial, …
- Review
Sutthaya Poolperm, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul
pp. 31–34 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_52_16 · 2017
Momordica charantia (Family: Cucurbitales), as known as bitter melon or gourd, is a daily consumption as food and traditional medicinal plant in Southeast Asia and Indo‑China. It has been shown to possess anticancer, ant…
- Review
Anushika Sirinthipaporn, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul
pp. 35–38 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_53_16 · 2017
Chromolaena odorata (Family: Asteraceae) synonyms as Eupatorium odoratum is a traditional medicinal plant that is widely used for its wound healing property. In particular, the several parts of this herb have been used t…
- Review
Runchana Rungruangmaitree, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul
pp. 39–42 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_57_16 · 2017
Pisum sativum (Family: Fabaceae), as known as green pea or garden pea, has long been important in diet due to its content of fiber, protein, starch, trace elements, and many phytochemical substances. It has been shown to…
- Review
Aida Maryam Basri, Hussein Taha, Norhayati Ahmad
pp. 43–56 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_55_16 · 2017
The rhizomes of Alpinia officinarum Hance have been used conventionally for the treatment of various ailments, triggering a wide interest from the scientific research community on this ethnomedicinal plant. This review s…