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Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Jatropha multifida L. (Euphorbiaceae).

Pharmacognosy research

Anani K, Adjrah Y, Améyapoh Y, Karou SD, Agbonon A, de Souza C, Gbeassor M.
PMID: 27034606
Pharmacognosy Res. 2016 Apr-Jun;8(2):142-6. doi: 10.4103/0974-8490.172657.

BACKGROUND: Jatropha multifida is used in Togolease folk medicine for the healing of chronic wounds.OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of the leaves ethanolic extract.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The antimicrobial activity was assayed by National...

Standardization of Unani Antidiabetic Tablet - Qurse Tabasheer.

Pharmacognosy research

Ali W, Shaikh H, Ansari A, Khanam S.
PMID: 27034607
Pharmacognosy Res. 2016 Apr-Jun;8(2):147-52. doi: 10.4103/0974-8490.175611.

BACKGROUND: Quality control of Unani polyherbal formulations is the need of the day for better acceptance of Unani medicine. Qurse Tabasheer (QT) is a Unani polyherbal formulation containing six ingredients, Tabasheer (Siliceous concretions) (Bambosa arundinaceae Retz.), Gule Surkh (Rosa...

Quantification of Quercetin and Rutin from Benincasa hispida Seeds and Carissa Congesta Roots by High-performance Thin Layer Chromatography and High-performance Liquid Chromatography.

Pharmacognosy research

Doshi GM, Une HD.
PMID: 26941534
Pharmacognosy Res. 2016 Jan-Mar;8(1):37-42. doi: 10.4103/0974-8490.171098.

OBJECTIVE: In Indian Ayurvedic system, Benincasa hispida (BH) and Carissa congesta (CC) are well-known plants used for major and minor ailments. BH has been regarded as Kushmanda, whereas CC has been used in immune-related disorders of the human system....

Bio-enhancing Effect of Piperine with Metformin on Lowering Blood Glucose Level in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Mice.

Pharmacognosy research

Atal S, Atal S, Vyas S, Phadnis P.
PMID: 26941537
Pharmacognosy Res. 2016 Jan-Mar;8(1):56-60. doi: 10.4103/0974-8490.171096.

BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus is the most rampant metabolic pandemic of the 21(st) century. Piperine, the chief alkaloid of Piper nigrum (black pepper) is widely used in alternative and complementary therapies has been extensively studied for its bio-enhancing property.OBJECTIVE: To...

Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Effect of Barringtonia racemosa and Hibiscus sabdariffa Fruit Extracts in MCF-7 Human Breast Cancer Cell Line.

Pharmacognosy research

Amran N, Rani AN, Mahmud R, Yin KB.
PMID: 26941539
Pharmacognosy Res. 2016 Jan-Mar;8(1):66-70. doi: 10.4103/0974-8490.171104.

BACKGROUND: The fruits of Barringtonia racemosa and Hibiscus sabdariffa have been used in the treatment of abscess, ulcer, cough, asthma, and diarrhea as traditional remedy.OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate cytotoxic effect of B. racemosa and H. sabdariffa methanol...

Ameliorative Effects of Chloroform Fraction of Cocos nucifera L. Husk Fiber Against Cisplatin-induced Toxicity in Rats.

Pharmacognosy research

Adaramoye OA, Azeez AF, Ola-Davies OE.
PMID: 27034598
Pharmacognosy Res. 2016 Apr-Jun;8(2):89-96. doi: 10.4103/0974-8490.172658.

BACKGROUND: Cisplatin (Cis) is used in the treatment of solid tumors and is known to elicit serious side effects.OBJECTIVE: The present study investigated the protective effects of chloroform fraction of Cocos nucifera husk fiber (CFCN) against Cis-induced organs' damage...

Assessment of Anti-Influenza Activity and Hemagglutination Inhibition of Plumbago indica and Allium sativum Extracts.

Pharmacognosy research

Chavan RD, Shinde P, Girkar K, Madage R, Chowdhary A.
PMID: 27034600
Pharmacognosy Res. 2016 Apr-Jun;8(2):105-11. doi: 10.4103/0974-8490.172562.

BACKGROUND: Human influenza is a seasonal disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Anti-flu ayurvedic/herbal medicines have played a significant role in fighting the virus pandemic. Plumbagin and allicin are commonly used ingredients in many therapeutic remedies, either alone...

Alpha-amylase inhibitory activity and sterol composition of the marine algae, Sargassum glaucescens.

Pharmacognosy research

Payghami N, Jamili S, Rustaiyan A, Saeidnia S, Nikan M, Gohari AR.
PMID: 26692744
Pharmacognosy Res. 2014 Oct-Dec;7(4):314-21. doi: 10.4103/0974-8490.167893.

BACKGROUND: Sargassum species (phaeophyceae) are economically important brown algae in southern parts of Iran. Sargassum is mainly harvested as a row material in alginate production industries and is a source of plant foods or plant bio-stimulants even a component...

Seasonal variation in the chemical composition, antioxidant activity, and total phenolic content of Artemisia absinthium essential oils.

Pharmacognosy research

Mohammadi A, Sani TA, Ameri AA, Imani M, Golmakani E, Kamali H.
PMID: 26692746
Pharmacognosy Res. 2014 Oct-Dec;7(4):329-34. doi: 10.4103/0974-8490.158441.

BACKGROUND: The genus Artemisia belonging to the Compositae (Asteraceae) family and many traditional uses from the Artemisia species were reported. Artemisia absinthium is one of the species in this genus and commonly used in the food industry in the...

Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder and alternative medicine therapies among dentists of North India: A descriptive study.

Pharmacognosy research

Gupta D, Mathur A, Patil GI, Tippanawar HK, Jain A, Jaggi N, Gupta RK, Garg P.
PMID: 26692749
Pharmacognosy Res. 2014 Oct-Dec;7(4):350-4. doi: 10.4103/0974-8490.157810.

AIM: Health professionals especially the dental professional are the frequent targets of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can be of some help in managing these MSD especially in. The purpose of this study was to determine...

Antiproliferative evaluation of terpenoids and terpenoid coumarins from Ferulago macrocarpa (Fenzl) Boiss. fruits.

Pharmacognosy research

Sajjadi SE, Jamali M, Shokoohinia Y, Abdi G, Shahbazi B, Fattahi A.
PMID: 26692745
Pharmacognosy Res. 2014 Oct-Dec;7(4):322-8. doi: 10.4103/0974-8490.158437.

BACKGROUND: Ferulago macrocarpa is a plant used as flavoring agent and protectant in the food industry and as a folk medicinal plant in Iran with no available information on its chemical identity. Ferulago spp. showed to contain biologically terpenoids...

Potential Roles of .

Pharmacognosy research

Djabir YY, Arsyad MA, Sartini S, Lallo S.
PMID: 28539741
Pharmacognosy Res. 2017 Apr-Jun;9(2):168-173. doi: 10.4103/pr.pr_129_16.

SUMMARY: Doxorubicin (25 mg/kg) i.p injection led to elevated ALT, AST, CK-MB and urea levels in rats.At the given dose, doxorubicin induced pathological changes in cardiac, liver and renal tissues.Pretreatment with

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