Pharmacognosy Reviews
Volume 15, Issue 29
· pp. 1–95 · 11 articles
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In this issue
Review Article
- Review
A Review of Medicinal Plants Traditionally used to Treat Male Sexual Dysfunctions – the Overlooked Potential of Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K. Jansen
Lecildo Lira Batista, Lucas Corrêa do Nascimento, Gabriel Francisconi Guimarães, Arlindo César Matias Pereira, Rosemary de Carvalho Rocha Koga, Abrahão Victor Tavares de Lima Teixeira dos Santos, Caio Pinho Fernandes, Thiago Afonso Teixeira, Yutao Hu, Xuebo Hu, José Carlos Tavares Carvalho
pp. 1–11 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2021.15.1 · Published
Introduction: Male sexual dysfunctions are conditions of impaired sexual activity due to decreased sexual desire, impaired erection, or ejaculatory problems. These issues can hurt men’s quality of life by causing sufferi…
- Review
Biologically Active Substances and Extracts of Fungal Origin
Hristova Dilyana, Rusinova-Videva Snezhana, Konstantinov Spiro
pp. 12–19 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2021.15.2 · Published
Studying the biological activity of fungi is crucial to discovering their potential for the treatment and prevention of various diseases. The diverse composition and various substances they produce are the basis of their…
- Review
Ancient Roots of Modern Medicines; their Prospects and Promises
Sandeep S. Shrivastava, Pankaj M. Kharabe
pp. 20–31 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2021.15.3 · Published
Drug development from natural products precedes human history by thousands of years. Mankind has learned to take the advantages of such discovered principles by nature which they now used to treat human diseases. Since, …
- Review
Recent Developments in Formulation Design of a Multifunctional Phytochemical Quercetin: A Review
Rashmi Mallya, Kunal Patil
pp. 32–46 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2021.15.4 · Published
Quercetin is a polyphenolic flavonoid, found naturally and widely distributed in many plants. Quercetin has a plethora of activities and due to its diverse activity profile and multifunctionality on various targets, it h…
- Review
Potential of Natural Compounds as Sunscreen Agents
Rani Mansuri, Anupama Diwan, Harshit Kumar, Khashti Dangwal, Dharmender Yadav
pp. 47–56 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2021.15.5 · Published
Many skin diseases such as sunburn, pigmentation, wrinkles, dermatitis, urticaria, ageing, skin cancers and immune suppression are due to the extreme exposure to harmful sun radiations. The mere covering of skin through …
- Review
Pharmacological Actions of Ananas comosus L. Merril: Revision of the Works Published from 1966 to 2020
Juliana Azevedo da Paixão, José Fernando de Araújo Neto, Bruna Oliveira do Nascimento, Diego Mota da Costa, Hugo Neves Brandão, Fernanda Vidigal Duarte Souza, Everton Hilo de Souza, Quiara Lovatti Alves, Samile Barreto Lima Erling, Juceni Pereira de Lima David
pp. 57–64 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2021.15.6 · Published
Bromeliaceae family is very common in Brazilian territory, with approximately 56 genera registered. Ananas comosus (L.) Merr, known as pineapple, one of the most consumed tropical fruits in the world, is the most studied…
Plant Review
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A Review on “Anjan” Hardwickia binata Roxb.: Its Phytochemical Studies, Traditional Uses and Pharmacological Activities
SP Shingade, RB Kakde
pp. 65–68 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2021.15.7 · Published
Hardwickia binata commonly known as “Anjan” belonging to the family Caesalpiniaceae is a handsome medium or large deciduous ornament tree with graceful drooping branch lets is represented by a single species Hardwickia b…
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Pharmacological and Biochemical Aspects of the Lamiaceae Family used in the Treatment of Intestinal Parasitosis in West and Central Africa
Lissette Houedénou Degla, Pascal Abiodoun Olounlade, Abdou Madjid Olatoundé Amoussa, Erick Virgile Bertrand Azando, Mawule Sylvie Hounzangbe-Adote, Latifou Lagnika
pp. 69–75 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2021.15.8 · Published
Background: In the search for new molecules likely to treat intestinal parasitosis with less risk in the short, medium and long term, the potential of medicinal plants is explored. and Ocimum gratissimum are two species …
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Bauhinia guianensis Aubl., a Plant from Amazon Biome with Promising Biologically Active Properties: A Systematic Review
Rosemary de Carvalho Rocha Koga, Abrahão Victor Tavares de Lima Teixeira dos Santos, Rosângela do Socorro Ferreira Rodrigues Sarquis, José Carlos Tavares Carvalho
pp. 76–81 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2021.15.9 · Published
Introduction: The literature demonstrates a scarcity of pharmacological and toxicological studies that reveal the usefulness and safety in using products that present as active raw material Bauhinia guianensis Aubl. This…
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Physical, Chemical and Biological Study of Leaf Extracts from Senna obtusifolia : Bibliographic Review
Mario Omar Calla Salcedo, Sheylla Susan Moreira da Silva de Almeida
pp. 82–90 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2021.15.10 · Published
Senna obtusifolia (Fabaceae; Synonyms: Cassia obtusifolia, Cassia humilis) is a plant widely found in the state of Amapá, popularly known as “Mata-pasto”, it is widely used worldwide, being used in local and traditional …
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Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Property of Musa balbisiana Colla: A Mini-Review
Ananta Swargiary, Harmonjit Boro, Mritunjoy Kumar Roy, Muhammad Akram
pp. 91–95 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2021.15.11 · Published
Plants are known for rich medicinal values because of the presence of several secondary metabolites. Musa balbisiana Colla is an important plant native to India and many other Asian countries. Parts of this plant is know…

