Pharmacognosy Reviews
Volume 12, Issue 24
· pp. 139–255 · 13 articles
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In this issue
Review Article
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Plants Used for Cosmetics in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa: A Case Study of Skin Care
Idowu Jonas Sagbo, Wilfred Otang Mbeng
pp. 139–156 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_9_18 · Published
Cosmetology is the science of change of appearance and has been practiced since ancient times. In South Africa, especially Eastern Cape, the concept of using plants for beautification finds its origin in the traditional …
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The Role of Cucurbitacins in Combating Cancers: A Mechanistic Review
Abdulrhman Alsayari, Fathi T Halaweish, Narasimman Gurusamy
pp. 157–165 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_17_18 · Published
Cucurbitacins are highly oxidized tetracyclic triterpenoids from the Cucurbitaceae families. Several cucurbitacins, such as B, D, E, I, R, IIa, and dihydrocucurbitacin B, have been shown to possess antiproliferative and …
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Terpenoids as Cytotoxic Compounds: A Perspective
Ved Prakash
pp. 166–176 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_3_18 · Published
Natural products serve as safe and effective therapeutic agents for the drug discovery. Plants produce bioactive secondary metabolites such as terpenoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, and others, which have profusely be…
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Antiviral and Therapeutic Uses of Medicinal Plants and Their Derivatives against Dengue Viruses
Sulochana Kaushik, Samander Kaushik, Vikrant Sharma, Jaya Parkash Yadav
pp. 177–185 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_2_18 · Published
Dengue fever (DF) is occurring worldwide, and it has emerged as a global health threat due to high mortality and morbidity, specifically in tropical and subtropical regions. The World Health Organization has deep concern…
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A Review on Some Medicinal Plants with Hepatoprotective Effects
Kunle Okaiyeto, Uchechukwu U. Nwodo, Leonard V. Mabinya, Anthony I. Okoh
pp. 186–199 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_52_17 · Published
Liver diseases have become a major global health challenge and may be triggered by several toxic chemicals, which include chemotherapeutic agents, thioacetamide, carbon tetrachloride, certain antibiotics, excessive alcoh…
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Use of Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Erysipelas: A Review
Ivanise Brito da Silva, Rafaela Damasceno Sá, Danielle Patrícia Cerqueira Macêdo, Karina Perrelli Randau
pp. 200–207 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_5_18 · Published
Erysipelas infection is caused by Gram‑positive bacteria, in particular, β‑hemolytic Streptococcus pyogenes streptococci (B, C, and G). Typically treated with benzathine penicillin, the bacterial resistance and entry poi…
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A review Study on Pharmacological Activities, Chemical Constituents, and Traditional Uses of Echium amoenum
Hossein Azizi, Saloumeh Ghafari, Roshanak Ghods, Asie Shojaii, Mahboubeh Salmanian, Jafar Ghafarzadeh
pp. 208–213 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_13_18 · Published
Echium amoenum Fisch. and Mey. (Boraginaceae) is a plant which is used widely in Iranian folk medicine, especially for anxiety and depression. In this study, published scientific reports about the composition and pharmac…
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A Scientific Review on Three Species of Diospyros
S. N. V. L. Sirisha, Anjana Male, Annam Sai Kiran, I. Sundar Raj, Namburi Balasubramanyam Ravi Teja, G. Surendra
pp. 214–217 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_6_18 · Published
Diospyros species plants belong to Ebenaceae family are grown in most tropical areas and helpful for treating many diseases and disorders, which is mostly used by tribal people, but very few scientific evidence is availa…
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A Comprehensive Review on Functional Properties of Fermented Rice Bran
Bhagavathi Sundaram Sivamaruthi, Periyanaina Kesika, Chaiyavat Chaiyasut
pp. 218–224 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_11_18 · Published
A predominant by‑product of rice processing is rice bran (RB). The phytochemical composition of the RB varied among the cultivars. RB is rich in oil, phenolic compounds, polysaccharides, proteins, and micronutrients alon…
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Using Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. To Treat Skin Diseases: Comparison of Traditional Uses and Research Results
Chanyong Yun, Hyungwoo Kim
pp. 225–229 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_19_18 · Published
Background: Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. (AM), a member of restoratives for invigoration qi (補氣藥), has been used to treat patients with skin diseases in the framework of traditional medicine. The major efficacie…
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Pharmacology of Mikania genus: A Systematic Review
Andressa Santa Brigida da Silva, Alex Oselu Owiti, Wagner Luiz Ramos Barbosa
pp. 230–237 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_10_18 · Published
Genus Mikania, in which “guaco” species are included, encloses many species of pharmaceutical interest that are well distributed throughout South America. This work aims to make a systematic review of the clinical and no…
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Pharmacotherapeutic Properties of Telfairia occidentalis Hook F.: A Systematic Review
Oluwadurotimi Samuel Aworunse, Oluwakemi Adetutu Bello, Jacob Olugbenro Popoola, Olawole Odun Obembe
pp. 238–249 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_12_18 · Published
Globally, there has been a growing interest in medicinal plants by researchers. Telfairia occidentalis Hook F. (Fluted pumpkin) is cucurbitaceous vegetable grown in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria for its leaves and…
Plant Review
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Pharmacological and Therapeutic Potential of Neem (Azadirachta indica)
Arshad Husain Rahmani, Ahmad Almatroudi, Faris Alrumaihi, Amjad Ali Khan
pp. 250–255 · DOI: 10.4103/phrev.phrev_8_18 · Published
Azadirachta indica, a member of the Meliaceae family, is commonly known as neem and its role in disease cure has been documented. Different parts of this tree contain numerous types of ingredients such as azadirachtin an…