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Yash Prashar, Nilesh J Patel
pp. 95-101 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_104_19 · 2020
Background: Myrica nagi Thunb. (family: Myricaceae) is effective against gastric, metabolic, and hepatic disorders. The therapeutic effect of its fruit, which is consumed in North India, has not been confirmed, and detai…
Pawitra Pulbutr, Pichnatcha Nantana, Surabot Suksabai, Chawannuch Mudjupa, Rattazart Denchai, Sakulrat Rattanakiat, Taweesak Dhammaraj
pp. 102-106 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_117_19 · 2020
Background: Postprandial hyperglycemia is linked with the development of diabetic complications. Inhibition against the carbohydrate‑digesting enzymes, specifically pancreatic α‑amylase and intestinal α‑glucosidase, dela…
Puttaswamy Naveen, Harakanahalli Basavegowda Lingaraju, Siddappa Chandrappa, Srikant Anitha, Kodimule Shyam Prasad
pp. 107-111 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_77_19 · 2020
Objective: The aim of the present study is to develop a new simple, precise, and accurate liquid chromatography‑tandem mass spectrometry (LC‑MS/MS) method for the quantification of veratric acid in Tabebuia avellanedae L…
Lateef Adegboyega Sulaimon, Rahmat Adetutu Adisa, Efereo Martins Obuotor, Modinat Olasunkanmi Lawal, Abdullahi I Moshood, Nura H Muhammad
pp. 112-118 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_47_19 · 2020
Background: Xylopia aethiopica is well known to treat neurodegenerative diseases in traditional medicine and there is no scientific evidence for this claim. Objective: The current research aimed at investigating chemical…
Nagaraju Bandaru, A Ramu, S Vidhyadhara
pp. 119-126 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_50_19 · 2020
Background: Phytotherapy is considered a complementary approach for preventing and treating many diseases. Plants are rich source of bioactive secondary metabolites of a wide variety such as saponins, tannins, terpenoids…
Ravi Babu Birudu, Padmavathi Pamulapati, Sathish Kumar Manoharan
pp. 127-130 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_53_19 · 2020
Background: Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa is a widely found plant in India as well as in South Asia. For more than several centuries, it is being widely used for its medicinal properties. Objective: The objective of this st…
Mohsen S Al-Omar, Hussain M Eldeeb, Mugahid A Mobark, Hamdoon A Mohammed
pp. 131-136 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_103_19 · 2020
Background: The growing climatic condition affects plant constituents and biological activities. Ochradenus baccatus (Taily Weed) from Resedaceae family is a perennial shrub that is widely used in folk medicine in the Mi…
Mohammad Reza Salahshoor, Cyrus Jalili, Amir Abdolmaleki, Shiva Roshankhah
pp. 137-142 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_97_19 · 2020
Background: Banisterine (BAN) as an alkaloid agent has antioxidant properties. The morphine (MOR) with the character of free radical generation has an effective role on renal pathogenesis. Objectives: This investigation …
Uliana V Karpiuk, Victoriia S Kyslychenko, Irina S Cholak, Oksana I Yemelianova
pp. 143-148 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_78_19 · 2020
Background: Plants have long been considered as a source of easily digestible forms of amino acids in combination with other biologically active compounds. Objectives: The aim of our research was to study the amino acid …
Yashaswini Sharma, Ravikishore Velamuri, John Fagan, Jim Schaefer, Christoph Streicher, John Stimson
pp. 149-157 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_92_19 · 2020
Introduction: Garden sage (Salvia officinalis L.) is an important medicinal and aromatic herb, used in various food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetic industries for its potential antioxidant properties. Leaves are the source…
Goli Penchala Prasad, Goli Penchala Pratap, Srinivasan Marimuthu, Shyam Baboo Prasad, Gajendra Rao, Anupam Kumar Mangal, Naryanam Srikanth
pp. 158-162 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_101_19 · 2020
Background: Datura is a well‑known plant used in Ayurveda. It is a widely growing plant from Solanaceae family, attributed to poisonous and medicinal values. It is used in the treatment of various skin diseases, fever, e…
Bernadette Donald Matthews, Ankita Sajeev Patil, Gaurav Mahesh Doshi
pp. 163-168 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_110_19 · 2020
Background: Annonaceae and Apocynaceae families are known for their plethora of pharmacotherapeutic potential. Objectives: To evaluate antipsoriatic potential (ultraviolet [UV]‑induced photodermatitis and tail model) and…
Monika Kumari, Amjad Saifi, Mahmood A Khan, Vinod Kumar Arora, Yasmeen Shamsi, Sumita Halder, Rafat Sultana Ahmed
pp. 169-175 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_93_19 · 2020
Background: Majun Brahmi (MB) and Itrifal Muqawwi Dimagh (IMD) are polyherbal Unani formulations traditionally used for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment and memory enhancement. Although they are widely used, th…
Nikhil Dhargawe, Sunil Mahakalkar, Bhagyashree Mohod, Jeffrey Pradeep Raj
pp. 176-180 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_94_19 · 2020
Background: Narcotics (e.g., opioids) or non-narcotics (e.g., salicylates and corticosteroids) are used in the management of pain and inflammation, both of which have side effects, thereby emphasizing the search for natu…
Prince Ahad Mir, Roohi Mohi-ud-din, Mohd Akbar Dar, Ghulam Nabi Bader
pp. 181-185 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_106_19 · 2020
Ethnopharmacology: Arisaema propinquum Schott (Araceae) is commonly known as cobra lily. Traditionally, the rhizomes were used as vermifuge, in rheumatism, as stomachache, and in snake bites. Objectives: The present stud…
Seham S El-Hawary, Rehab M. S. Ashour, Sabah H El-Gayed, Haidy A Gad, Gehad A . Abdel Jaleel, Rania A. El Gedaily
pp. 186-193 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_99_19 · 2020
Context: Mango is a valuable plant with vital economic importance; the leaves of its cultivars show several morphological similarities. Aims: Full differentiation of the leaves of eight Mangifera indica L. cultivars depe…
Nurarat Kriintong, Teeraporn Katisart
pp. 194-198 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_116_19 · 2020
Context: Bombax ceiba is belonging to the family Bombacaceae. Dried stamen of this plant is used as vegetable and food ingredients for people in the Northern part of Thailand. There are very few reports on the biological…
Hamad Rashdan Ali Al-Harbi, Sameer Al Harthi, Mansour Suliman, Omar Saadah, Ahmed Esmat, Lateef M Khan, Shahid Karim
pp. 199-204 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_105_19 · 2020
Background: Depression is a mental disorder characterized by low mood and loss of pleasure or interest in usual activities and often results in cognitive dysfunction such as impairment of learning and memory. For most of…