Volume 11, Issue 21

Review Article

1. Review

   Review of Angiotensin‑converting Enzyme Inhibitory Assay: Rapid Method in Drug Discovery of Herbal Plants

   Islamudin Ahmad, Arry Yanuar, Kamarza Mulia, Abdul Mun’im

   pp. 1–7 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_45_16 · Published

   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…

2. Review

   Reflections about Osteoarthritis and Curcuma longa

   Marina Cristina Akuri, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Raíssa Meira Val, Elen Landgraf Guiguer

   pp. 8–12 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_54_16 · Published

   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…

3. Review

   An Updated Phytopharmacological Review on Medicinal Plant of Arab Region: Apium graveolens Linn

   Abdulrahman Khazim Al‑Asmari, Md. Tanwir Athar, Saeed G. Kadasah

   pp. 13–18 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_35_16 · Published

   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…

4. Review

   Antifertility Effect of Bougainvillea spectabilis or Paper Flower

   Anisa Ghogar, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul

   pp. 19–22 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_44_16 · Published

   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…

5. Review

   Current Understanding of Antiobesity Property of Capsaicin

   Nithida Narang, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul, Parinda Jamrus

   pp. 23–26 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_48_16 · Published

   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,…

6. Review

   Fingerroot, Boesenbergia rotunda and its Aphrodisiac Activity

   Oranun Ongwisespaiboon, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul

   pp. 27–30 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_50_16 · Published

   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, …

7. Review

   An Update Review on the Anthelmintic Activity of Bitter Gourd, Momordica charantia

   Sutthaya Poolperm, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul

   pp. 31–34 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_52_16 · Published

   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…

8. Review

   Wound Healing Property Review of Siam Weed, Chromolaena odorata

   Anushika Sirinthipaporn, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul

   pp. 35–38 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_53_16 · Published

   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…

9. Review

   Pea, Pisum sativum, and Its Anticancer Activity

   Runchana Rungruangmaitree, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul

   pp. 39–42 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_57_16 · Published

   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…

10. Review

    A Review on the Pharmacological Activities and Phytochemicals of Alpinia officinarum (Galangal) Extracts Derived from Bioassay‑Guided Fractionation and Isolation

    Aida Maryam Basri, Hussein Taha, Norhayati Ahmad

    pp. 43–56 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_55_16 · Published

    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…