Pharmacognosy Reviews
Volume 4, Issue 7
10 July 2010 · pp. 1–110 · 14 articles
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 7
- Published
- 10 July 2010
- Pages
- 1–110
- Articles
- 14
- Sections
- 2
- ISSN
- Journal
- PR
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
Phytoconstituents as photoprotective novel cosmetic formulations
Saraf S., Kaur C. D.
pp. 1–11 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.65319 · Published 10 July 2010
Phytoconstituents are gaining popularity as ingredients in cosmetic formulations as they can protect the skin against exogenous and endogenous harmful agents and can help remedy many skin conditions. Exposure of skin to …
- Review
Secondary metabolites as DNA topoisomerase inhibitors: A new era towards designing of anticancer drugs
Supriya Baikar, Nutan Malpathak
pp. 12–26 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.65320 · Published 10 July 2010
A large number of secondary metabolites like alkaloids, terpenoids, polyphenols and quinones are produced by the plants. These metabolites can be utilized as natural medicines for the reason that they inhibit the activit…
- Review
Importance of novel drug delivery systems in herbal medicines
V. Kusum Devi, Nimisha Jain, Kusum S. Valli
pp. 27–31 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.65322 · Published 10 July 2010
Novel drug delivery system is a novel approach to drug delivery that addresses the limitations of the traditional drug delivery systems. Our country has a vast knowledge base of Ayurveda whose potential is only being rea…
- Review
Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) in the treatment of cardiovascular disease
Mary C. Tassell, Rosari Kingston, Deirdre Gilroy, Mary Lehane, Ambrose Furey
pp. 32–41 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.65324 · Published 10 July 2010
The medicinal properties of hawthorn (Crataegus spp., a genus comprising approximately 300 species) have been utilized by many cultures for a variety of therapeutic purposes for many centuries. In the Western world cardi…
- Review
Mangifera Indica (Mango)
Shah K. A., Patel M. B., Patel R. J., Parmar P. K.
pp. 42–48 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.65325 · Published 10 July 2010
Mangifera indica, commonly used herb in ayurvedic medicine. Although review articles on this plant are already published, but this review article is presented to compile all the updated information on its phytochemical a…
- Review
Phytopharmacologic aspects of Canscora decussata Roem and Schult.
Sethiya Neeraj K, Patel M. B., Mishra S. H.
pp. 49–57 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.65326 · Published 10 April 2010
Nature is an inexhaustible source of secondary metabolites—different types of alkaloids, terpenoids, phenolics, and other classes of organic compounds. In the process of isolation, purifi cation and determination of the …
- Review
Euphorbia hirta: Its chemistry, traditional and medicinal uses, and pharmacological activities
Sunil Kumar, Rashmi Malhotra, Dinesh Kumar
pp. 58–61 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.65327 · Published 10 July 2010
The oldest remedies known to mankind are herbal medicines. India is known worldwide for its Ayurvedic treatment. Euphorbia hirta is often used traditionally for female disorders, respiratory ailments (cough, coryza, bron…
- Review
The phytochemical and pharmacological profi le of Persea americana Mill
Mohammad Yasir, Sattwik Das, Kharya M. D.
pp. 77–84 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.65332 · Published 10 July 2010
Over the past decades, herbal medicine has become a thing of global significance with medicinal and economic implications. Wide spread use of herbs throughout the globe has raised serious concerns over its quality, safet…
- Review
Leucas aspera: A review
M. S. Prajapati, J. B. Patel, K. Modi, M. B. Shah
pp. 85–87 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.65330 · Published 10 July 2010
Leucas aspera commonly known as ‘Thumbai’ is distributed throughout India from the Himalayas down to Ceylon. The plant is used traditionally as an antipyretic and insecticide. Medicinally, it has been proven to possess v…
- Review
Semecarpus anacardium Linn.: A review
Mona Semalty, Ajay Semalty, Ashutosh Badola, Geeta Pant Joshi, M. S. M. Rawat
pp. 88–94 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.65328 · Published 10 July 2010
Semecarpus anacardium Linn. (Family: Anacardiaceae), commonly known ‘Ballataka’ or ‘Bhilwa’, has been used in various traditional system of medicines for various ailments since ancient times. Its nuts contain a variety o…
- Review
Ocimum sanctum Linn. A reservoir plant for therapeutic applications: An overview
Priyabrata Pattanayak, Pritishova Behera, Debajyoti Das, Sangram K. Panda
pp. 95–105 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.65323 · Published 10 July 2010
The medicinal plants are widely used by the traditional medicinal practitioners for curing various diseases in their day to day practice. In traditional system of medicine, different parts (leaves, stem, fl ower, root, s…
- Review
Extracts from the history and medical properties of garlic
Biljana Bauer Petrovska, Svetlana Cekovska
pp. 106–110 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.65321 · Published 10 July 2010
At the time when antibiotics and other pharmacy products did not exist, a bulb of garlic itself represented a whole pharmacy industry due to the broad spectrum of effects. Most different suppositions involving this herb …
Research Article
- Article
The chemistry, pharmacologic, and therapeutic applications of Polyalthia longifolia
Katkar K. V., Suthar A. C., Chauhan V. S.
pp. 62–68 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.65329 · Published 10 July 2010
Medicinal plants are nature's gift to human beings to lead a disease-free, healthy life. They play a vital role in preserving our health. India is one of the most medicoculturally diverse countries in the world, where th…
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Psoralea corylifolia Linn.—“Kushtanashini”
Khushboo P. S., Jadhav V. M., Kadam V. J., Sathe N. S.
pp. 69–76 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.65331 · Published 10 July 2010
Plants have been the basis of many traditional medicines throughout the world for thousands of years and continue to provide new remedies to mankind. Plants have been one of the important sources of medicines since the b…