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Pharmacognosy Reviews

Volume 10, Issue 20

2016 · pp. 73–146 · 11 articles

Volume
10
Issue
20
Year
2016
Published
21 Nov 2016
Pages
73–146
Articles
11
Sections
3
ISSN
Print - 0973-7847, Online - 0976-2787
Journal
Phcog Rev.

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Review Article

  1. Review ArticlePublished: 21 Nov 2016

    Exploration of Phytochemicals Found in Terminalia sp. and their Antiretroviral Activities

    Alka Dwevedi, Raman Dwivedi, Yogesh K Sharma

    pp. 73-83 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.194048Vol. 10, Issue 20 (2016)

    The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infects cells of the immune system and destroys their function. Approximately, 2 million people die every year from HIV as reported by the World Health Organization. HIV/AIDS is dif…

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  2. Review ArticlePublished: 21 Nov 2016

    Overviews of Biological Importance of Quercetin: A Bioactive Flavonoid

    Alexander Victor Anand David, Radhakrishnan Arulmoli, Subramani Parasuraman

    pp. 84-89 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.194044Vol. 10, Issue 20 (2016)

    Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules such as free radicals. Flavonoids are phenolic substances widely found in fruits and vegetables. The previous studies showed…

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  3. Review ArticlePublished: 21 Nov 2016

    Anticancer Alkaloids from Trees: Development into Drugs

    Tasiu Isah

    pp. 90-99 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.194047Vol. 10, Issue 20 (2016)

    Trees have made an enormous phytochemical contribution in anticancer drugs’ development more than any other life form. The contributions include alkaloids that are biosynthesized in various ways and yield. Lead alkaloids…

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  4. Review ArticlePublished: 21 Nov 2016

    The Unexplored Anticaries Potential of Shiitake Mushroom

    J. Avinash, S. Vinay, Kunal Jha, Diptajit Das, B. S. Goutham, Gunjan Kumar

    pp. 100-104 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.194039Vol. 10, Issue 20 (2016)

    Keeping an eye the escalating costs of dental services, the treatment cost of the consequences of dental caries can be reduced to manageable proportions by preventive measures aimed at decreasing the prevalence. One such…

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Plant Review

  1. Plant ReviewPublished: 21 Nov 2016

    Review of Neuro‑nutrition Used as Anti‑Alzheimer Plant, Spinach, Spinacia oleracea

    Wannee Jiraungkoorskul

    pp. 105-108 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.194040Vol. 10, Issue 20 (2016)

    Neuro‑nutrition is the nutrition needed to achieve health brain and neurocognitive function. Diets rich in antioxidants, vitamins, flavonoids, and polyphenolic compounds will help suppress the onset of Alzheimer’s diseas…

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  2. Plant ReviewPublished: 21 Nov 2016

    An Updated Review on the Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Clinical Trials of Salacia oblonga

    Priya Singh Kushwaha, Ashok K. Singh, Amit K. Keshari, Siddhartha Maity, Sudipta Saha

    pp. 109-114 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.194046Vol. 10, Issue 20 (2016)

    Salacia oblonga (S. oblonga), a perennial herb, has been used for thousands of years in ayurvedic medicine and is closely associated with prevention, treatment, and cure of various human ailments such as obesity and diab…

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  3. Plant ReviewPublished: 21 Nov 2016

    An Updated Review on Phytochemical Properties of “Golden Dewdrop” Duranta erecta

    Rattawat Subsongsang, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul

    pp. 115-117 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.194042Vol. 10, Issue 20 (2016)

    Duranta erecta (family: Verbenaceae) commonly referred to golden dewdrop, pigeon berry, angel whisper, or skyflower is one of the traditional medicinal plants. It has been shown to possess antimicrobial, antioxidant, and…

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  4. Plant ReviewPublished: 21 Nov 2016

    Anticancer Activity of Key Lime, Citrus aurantifolia

    Nithithep Narang, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul

    pp. 118-122 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.194043Vol. 10, Issue 20 (2016)

    Citrus aurantifolia (family: Rutaceae) is mainly used in daily consumption, in many cultural cuisines, and in juice production. It is widely used because of its antibacterial, anticancer, antidiabetic, antifungal, anti-h…

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  5. Plant ReviewPublished: 21 Nov 2016

    A Complete Profile on Blind‑your‑eye Mangrove Excoecaria agallocha L. (Euphorbiaceae): Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Aspects

    Sumanta Mondal, Debjit Ghosh, K. Ramakrishna

    pp. 123-138 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.194049Vol. 10, Issue 20 (2016)

    Traditional system of medicine consists of large number of plants with various medicinal and pharmacological importances. This article provides a comprehensive review of the complete profile of an important mangrove plan…

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  6. Plant ReviewPublished: 21 Nov 2016

    Review Ergogenic Effect of Long Jack, Eurycoma Longifolia

    Thasanee Khanijou, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul

    pp. 139-142 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.194041Vol. 10, Issue 20 (2016)

    Eurycoma longifolia (family: Simaroubaceae) is commonly distributed in the Southeast Asia and Indo‑China. In particular, the aqueous extract and decoction of its root are a well‑known folk medicine which enhances sexuali…

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Review Study

  1. Review StudyPublished: 21 Nov 2016

    Is Myrtol® Standardized a New Alternative toward Antibiotics?

    Maria Paparoupa, Adrian Gillissen

    pp. 143-146 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.194045Vol. 10, Issue 20 (2016)

    GeloMyrtol® and GeloMyrtol® forte, also known as Myrtol® standardized, is an herbal medical product (phytomedicine) obtained by a multistep distillation procedure from essential oils. The major biological marker of in vi…

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