<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><xml><records><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Rhian Jaymar D. Ramil</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Philip Joshua S. Aliga</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Jimmbeth Zenila P. Fabia</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Mae Ann R. Batuyong-Lista</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Francisco M. Heralde III</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pharmacognostic Evaluation and Molecular Identification of Cinnamomum myrianthum Merr. Leaves</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pharmacognosy Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Cinnamon</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">DNA Barcoding</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">morphological</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Organoleptic</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Physicochemical</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2026</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">October 2026</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">18</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">273-278</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Cinnamomum myrianthum&lt;/em&gt; Merr. is a narrowly distributed endemic species in the Philippines with limited scientific information on its botanical identity and quality attributes. This study was undertaken to establish the pharmacognostic profile of &lt;em&gt;C. myrianthum&lt;/em&gt; leaves as a scientific basis for species authentication, standardization, and phytochemical and biological investigation. &lt;strong&gt;Methods:&lt;/strong&gt; Mature leaves were collected, taxonomically authenticated, and evaluated using standard pharmacognostic procedures. Organoleptic, macro- and micromorphological, and physicochemical characteristics were determined, including moisture content, loss on drying, ash values, extractive values, and pH. Molecular authentication was further performed through chloroplast rbcL DNA barcoding, followed by sequence similarity analysis and phylogenetic reconstruction. &lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;C. myrianthum&lt;/em&gt; leaves exhibited characteristic sensory features, including an olive-green lamina, distinct aromatic odor, glabrous texture, and mildly bitter taste. Morphological examination revealed opposite to sub-opposite, petiolate leaves with triplinerved venation and a typical dorsiventral leaf anatomy. Physicochemical evaluation showed total ash (4.58%), acid-insoluble ash (1.94%), moisture content (7.29%), loss on drying (6.81%), and slightly acidic pH (5.37), all within acceptable limits for crude herbal materials. DNA barcoding generated a 606 bp rbcL consensus sequence with 44.55% GC content, showing &amp;gt;99.8% sequence similarity with authenticated &lt;em&gt;Cinnamomum &lt;/em&gt;species and confirming its taxonomic placement within the genus. &lt;strong&gt;Conclusion:&lt;/strong&gt; This study establishes the first pharmacognostic reference standards for &lt;em&gt;C. myrianthum&lt;/em&gt; and provides essential baseline data for its botanical authentication, quality control, and future phytochemical and pharmacological studies, supporting its scientific utilization and conservation as an endemic Philippine medicinal plant.&lt;/p&gt;
</style></abstract><issue><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">3</style></issue><work-type><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Original Article</style></work-type><section><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">273</style></section><auth-address><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rhian Jaymar D. Ramil&lt;sup&gt;1,2*&lt;/sup&gt;, Philip Joshua S. Aliga&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;, Jimmbeth Zenila P. Fabia&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;, Mae Ann R. Batuyong-Lista&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt;, Francisco M. Heralde III&lt;sup&gt;5&lt;/sup&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte, PHILIPPINES.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;Functional Foods and Nutraceutical Research Center, Research Directorate, Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte, PHILIPPINES.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;Center for Cellular and Molecular Medical Research, Research Directorate, Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte, PHILIPPINES.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt;Department of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte, PHILIPPINES.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;5&lt;/sup&gt;Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, PHILIPPINES.&lt;/p&gt;
</style></auth-address></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Inda Kania Meilani</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Ermi Girsang</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Yolanda Eliza Putri Lubis</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Ultrasonographic and Biochemical Evaluation of the Hepatoprotective Effect of Cinnamomum burmannii Bark Extract in Carbon Tetrachloride–Induced Liver Injury</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pharmacognosy Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Anti-inflammatory</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Antioxidant</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Cinnamon</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Cytokine</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Hepatoprotective</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Histopathology</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2025</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">December 2025</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">17</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">751-759</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;This study aimed to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of ethanolic extract of cinnamon (&lt;em&gt;Cinnamomum burmannii&lt;/em&gt;) in male Wistar rats induced with carbon tetrachloride (CCl&lt;sub&gt;₄&lt;/sub&gt;). Cinnamon extract is known to contain bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and polyphenols, which play significant roles in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms. Phytochemical analysis revealed that the extract contained total phenolic content of 71.55 mg GAE/g and flavonoid content of 0.41 mg QE/g, with a potent antioxidant activity indicated by an IC&lt;sub&gt;₅₀&lt;/sub&gt; value of 18.19 ppm. Administration of the extract for 28 days at a dose of 300 mg/kg body weight resulted in a significant reduction (P&amp;lt;0.05) in pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-6, and CRP levels compared to the negative control group. The 300 mg/kg dose showed the highest efficacy, with TNF-α levels approaching those of the normal group. Furthermore, liver function parameters improved, as evidenced by significant reductions in SGOT and SGPT enzyme levels, an increase in serum albumin (2.96 ± 0.52 g/dL), and a decrease in serum bilirubin to 0.102 ± 0.040 mg/dL. Ultrasonographic examination showed improved liver parenchymal homogeneity and a reduction in the number of nodules. Histopathological findings revealed a decrease in liver tissue damage score from moderate to mild. These findings suggest that &lt;em&gt;Cinnamomum burmannii&lt;/em&gt; extract has potential hepatoprotective effects through antiinflammatory, antioxidant, and hepatocellular recovery mechanisms. Therefore, this extract holds promise as a phytopharmaceutical candidate for complementary therapy in liver function disorders; however, further studies are required to isolate the active compounds and evaluate long-term toxicity.&lt;/p&gt;
</style></abstract><issue><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">6</style></issue><work-type><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Original Article</style></work-type><section><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">751</style></section><auth-address><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inda Kania Meilani&lt;sup&gt;1*&lt;/sup&gt;, Ermi Girsang&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;, Yolanda Eliza Putri Lubis&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;Doctoral Program, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Science, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan 20118, INDONESIA.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Science, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan 20118, INDONESIA.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Science, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan 20118, INDONESIA.&lt;/p&gt;
</style></auth-address></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Jia P. Marcellano</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Alyssa S. Collanto</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Rolly G. Fuentes</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Antibacterial Activity of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from the Bark of Cinnamomum mercadoi</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pharmacognosy Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Cinnamon</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Escherichia</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Fusarium</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2017</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">April 2017 </style></date></pub-dates></dates><urls><web-urls><url><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">/files/PJ-9-3/10.5530pj.2017.3.69</style></url></web-urls></urls><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">9</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">405-409</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;Cinnamomum mercadoi&lt;/em&gt; is a medicinal tree endemic to the Philippines. &lt;em&gt;Cinnamomum &lt;/em&gt;species have been extensively studied for their endophytic fungi with pharmacological importance. This study aims to isolate and evaluate the antibacterial activity of endophytic fungi associated with the bark of &lt;em&gt;C. mercadoi&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;strong&gt;Materials and Methods:&lt;/strong&gt; Endophytic fungi were isolated from surface sterilized bark samples aseptically. The pure isolates were identified through their morphological characteristics. Agar plug diffusion assay was employed in the primary screening of their antibacterial activity against &lt;em&gt;Staphylococcus aureus&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;Bacillus cereus&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;Escherichia coli &lt;/em&gt;and&lt;em&gt; Pseudomonas aeruginosa.&lt;/em&gt; Four active endophytes were fermented and extracted with ethyl acetate (EtOAc). The antibacterial activity of the EtOAc extracts was screened using the disk diffusion assay. The minimum inhibitory activity (MIC) was evaluated using the microdilution method. &lt;strong&gt;Results:&lt;/strong&gt; Twelve (12) endophytes were isolated from the bark of &lt;em&gt;C. mercadoi&lt;/em&gt;. All endophytes exhibited antibacterial activity on at least one of the test pathogens. However, only two of the four endophytes subjected to the secondary screening showed wide-spectrum activity and inhibited the growth of all test bacteria. &lt;em&gt;Fusarium&lt;/em&gt; sp. 2 was identified to have the most promising activity with MIC values ranging from 2.1 - 4.2 mg/mL. &lt;strong&gt;Conclusion:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;C. mercadoi&lt;/em&gt; harbors endophytes, particularly &lt;em&gt;Fusarium&lt;/em&gt; sp. 2, which possess antibacterial activity and thus a potential source of antibacterial compounds.&lt;/p&gt;</style></abstract><issue><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">3</style></issue><work-type><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Original Article</style></work-type><section><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">405</style></section><auth-address><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jia P. Marcellano, Alyssa S. Collanto, Rolly G. Fuentes &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College, 6500 Tacloban City, PHILIPPINES.&lt;/p&gt;</style></auth-address></record></records></xml>