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[Phcog J], October, 2009, Volume 1, No. 3

The study of spiritual remedies in orthodox rural churches and traditional medicinal practice in Gondar Zuria district, Northwestern Ethiopia

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October, 2009
Authors: 
Muthuswamy Ragunathan[1]* Mequente Solomon[2]
Address: 
[1] Department of Pharmacognosy, Cherraan’s College of Pharmacy, 521- Siruvani Main Road, Coimbatore-39, Tamilnadu State, India [2] Department of Pharmacology, Addis Ababa University, Medical Faculty, PO Box 9086, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Abstract:

Keywords: 
Medicinal Plants; Spiritual remedies; Orthodox Christian; Gondar zuria district; Ethiopia

In vitro Antioxidant Activity of Moringa pterigosperma (Gaertn) leaves.

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2
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October, 2009
Authors: 
Lobo Vijaya*, Phatak Anita, Varghese Jossy, Chandra Naresh.
Address: 
Department of Botany, Birla College, Kalyan 421304, Maharastra. India.

Abstract :

Keywords: 
Moringa pterigosperma , Antioxidant, DPPH, FRAP, In vitro.

Acaricidal Effect of Plumbago zeylanica L. Against Amblyoma variegatum

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3
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October, 2009
Authors: 
Kofi Annan[1]*, Rita Dickson[1], Abraham Mensah [1] and Theoplilus Christian Fleischer[2]
Address: 
[1] Department of Pharmacognosy,College of Health Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. [2] Department of Herbal Medicine; College of Health Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Email-ID: 
annankofi@yahoo.com

Abstract : Acaricidal effects of extracts and compounds derived from Plumbago zeylanica L. (Plumbaginaceae) roots against different stages of Amblyoma variegatum were assessed using impregnated filter paper bioassay and compared with that of the commercial gamma benzene hexachloride. The observed responses varied according to the stage in the life cycle. It was noted that 2.0% of the total methanolic extract of P.

Keywords: 
Plumbago zeylanica, Amblyoma variegatum, plumbagin, acaricidal.

Pharmacognostical Evaluation of Cicer arietinum Linn.

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October, 2009
Authors: 
Karnail Dalal Singh*, Sandeep Ahlawat and Arjun Patra
Address: 
College of Pharmacy, IFTM, Moradabad- 244001, U.P, India.

Abstract :

The Present study deals with the detailed pharmacognostical evaluation of Cicer arietinum Linn (Leguminosae). Morphoanatomy of the root part have been studied with the aim to aid pharmacognostic and taxonomic species identification. The physicochemical, morphological and histological parameters presented in this paper may be proposed as parameters to establish the authenticity of C. arietinum and can possibly help to differentiate the drug from its other species.

Keywords: 
Leguminosae, Pharmacognosy, Cicer arietinum.

Screening of Some Ghanaian Medicinal Plants for Phenolic Compounds and Radical Scavenging Activities

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October, 2009
Authors: 
Asante Kojo Isaac[1]* Amuzu Nancy[1], Donkor Augustine[2] and Annan Kofi[3]
Address: 
[1] Department of Botany, University of Ghana, Legon Ghana. [2] Department of Chemistry, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana. [3] Faculty of Pharmacy, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Ghana
Email-ID: 
ikasante@ug.edu.gh

Abstract: Extracts from a total of 37 medicinal plants from 15 families were screened for their phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities. Phenolic compounds identified were gallic, vanillic, syringic, caffeic, 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic, rosmarinic and p-coumaric acids.

Keywords: 
Antioxidant, radical scavenger, phenols, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl

Ethylacetate Extract Of Annona Squamosa Seeds Containing Anti-Head Lice Activity

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October, 2009
Authors: 
Aditya V. Ashok*, Srinivas A., Ravitej K., Gopinadh V.
Address: 
A. Srinivas, Department of pharmaceutical chemistry, Hindu college of pharmacy, Guntur Andhrapradesh, India, srinu.annadatha@gmail.com K. Ravitej, Department of pharmaceutical chemistry, Hindu college of pharmacy, Guntur Andhrapradesh, India, ravitej@gmail.com V. Gopinadh, Department of pharmaceutical chemistry, Hindu college of pharmacy, Guntur Andhrapradesh, India, gopinadh@gmail.com V. Ashok Aditya*, Department of pharmaceutical chemistry, Hindu college of pharmacy, Guntur Andhrapradesh, India, adityaashok5@gmail.com

Abstract:

Keywords: 
Annona Squamosa, anti-head lice activity, silver-ion column chromatography.

Pharmacognostical studies and antibacterial activity of the leaves of Murraya koenigii

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7
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October, 2009
Authors: 
Jaju Shivkanya[1], Pahwa Shilpa[1], Kumari Sangita[1], Fuloria Neeraj[2]
Address: 
[1] Institute of Pharm. Tech, N.I.E.T., 19, Knowledge Park-II, Gr.Noida, U.P. (India) [2] R. V. Northland, GR. Noida-II, DADRI, U.P. (India)

Abstract: The present study deals with the macro and microscopical studies as well as antibacterial studies of Murraya koenigii Linn.leaf. Some distinct characters were observed while studying their transverse sections. Macroscopically, the leaf’s shape was lanceolate measuring 4.9 cm long and 1.8 cm broad with a reticulate venation. Microscopically, the midrib and laminar region showed a distinct epidermis. The collenchyma was thick walled followed by loosely arranged parenchymatous cells containing oil and starch grains.

Keywords: 
Antibacterial, leaf, macroscopical, methanolic extract, microscopical, Murraya koenigii.

Standardization of ‘Dashamularishta’: A Polyherbal Formulation

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October, 2009
Authors: 
Jain Sanjay*, Srivastava Sweta, Barik Rakesh and Kumar Praveen
Address: 
Department of Pharmacognosy, Smriti College of Pharmaceutical Education, Madhya Pradesh.
Email-ID: 
scopeindore@yahoo.com

Abstract:

Keywords: 
Dashamularishta, standardization, botanical parameters, physico-chemical parameters, toxicological parameters

Studies of the antifungal and antiviral activity of methanolic extract of leaves of Grewia asiatica.

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9
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October, 2009
Authors: 
Kumari Sangita [1], Mazumder Avijit [2], Pahwa Shilpa*, Jaju Shivkanya[1]
Address: 
[1] N.I.E.T, Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, 19, Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida-201306 [2] Dept.of Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.I.T., Mesra, Ranchi

Abstract:

Keywords: 
Grewia asiatica; Urdbean plant, Urdbean leaf crinkle virus, MIC, Inoculum, Carborandum powder.

Comparative thin layer chromatographic investigations on sources of Shankhpushpi

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10
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October, 2009
Authors: 
Sethiya Neeraj K., Nahata Alok, Dixit Vinod K. *
Address: 
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (MP) 470003. INDIA

Abstract:

Keywords: 
Shankhpushpi; Evolvulus alsinoides; Convulvulus pluricaulis; Canscora decussata; Clitorea ternatea; Thin Layer Chromatography; Scopoletin; Mangiferin

Pharmacognostical Profiling of Roots of Salacia prenoides L.

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October, 2009
Authors: 
Dholwani Kishor kumar*, Saluja Ajay K, Bhatt Shibani, Chauhan Namrata
Address: 
Department of Pharmacognosy, A.R College of Pharmacy, Mota bazaar, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Anand, Gujarat – 380015

Abstract :

Salacia prenoides or S.chinensis belonging to the family Hippocrateaceae is a climbing shrub known as saptarangi in Ayurveda. The roots of this plant is repoted to possess various medicinal uses as antidiabetic, astringent and abortificient. The pharmacognostical study of roots of this plant has not been reported. Therefore, the present investigation was planned to study the morphology, microscopy, physicochemical parameters, phytochemical screening and HPTLC study of roots of Salacia prenoides.

Keywords: 
Salacia prenoides, Salacia chinensis, saptarangi, microscopy, mangiferin.

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