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Sabri Benkermiche, Samir Djemli, Meriem Haloui, Mohamed Lamine Bena bed, Abdelkrim Tahraoui
pp. 1-4 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.1 · 2021
Background: Mercuric chloride (HgCl2) is toxic to humans and animals, and usually causes systemic and nerve damage. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the neuro-protective effects of two medicinal plants rich in a…
Prasoborn Rinthong, Sansanee Sombattera, Bunleu Sungthong
pp. 5-11 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.2 · 2021
Background: Terminalia chebula Retz. (Combretaceae) is a medicinal herb using in traditional medicine worldwide and has hypoglycemic effects in animal models. Objectives: The present study was a double-blind, placebo-con…
Sammya Yasmin EM De Lima, Anderson Roberto Nery Da Silva, Cíntia Emi Yanaguibashi Leal, Edilson B De Alencar Filho
pp. 12-18 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.3 · 2021
Background: Fargesin is a natural product that was identified by our group in previous work as a potent ligand of the sterol-binding protein-2 (SCP-2) of Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that which causes the propagation of d…
Rajesh Kumar, Brijesh Kumar, Ashutosh Kumar, Ajay Kumar, Manish Singh
pp. 19-23 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.4 · 2021
Background: According to existing literature, the genus Premna has a variety of biologically active secondary metabolites, but there are few findings on phytochemical screening of P. latifolia Roxb. Methanolic leaves ext…
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, and Anti-pyretic Activities of Crinum pedunculatum R.Br. Bulb Extracts
Peace Doe, Cynthia Amaning Danquah, Kwasi Adomako Ohemeng, Ako Ernest Opare, Ahmed Sharif, Dorcas Akua-Abora, Asamoah Kwame Akuoko, Aaron Kpabitey, Emmanuel Quarshie, Oliver Opoku Asante, Elvis Kwadwo Amponsah, Mariyana Mutwaliku, Charlotte Nuro-Brefo, Micheal Ofori
pp. 24-29 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.5 · 2021
Background: Crinum pedunculatum R.Br. bulbs are used for the topical management of inflammation by traditional healers in the southern region of Ghana. Objectives: This study aims to assess the analgesic, anti-inflammato…
Subashini Subramanian, Shakila Ramachandran
pp. 30-34 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.6 · 2021
Background: Taxifolin (TA) is a flavonoid that has antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antialzheimer, anti-hyperglycemic, cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, anti-psoriatic and antialzheimer properties. Taxifolin 3-O-rhamnosid…
Jakpa Wizi, Lixiao Ni, Williams Kweku Darkwah, Li Xianglan
pp. 35-44 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.7 · 2021
Introduction: Algae are a significant bioactive compounds source, with variation in biological functions including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral. Both microalgae and macroalgae biomass are a rich source of…
Bruna Yuka Koide da Silva, Aniele da Silva Neves Lopes, Paulo José Sousa Maia, Josiana Moreira Mar, Laiane Souza da Silva, Edgar Aparecido Sanches, Geone Maia Corrêa, Jaqueline de Araújo Bezerra, Dominique Fernandes de Moura do Carmo Carmo
pp. 45-52 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.8 · 2021
Background: Traditional medicine has inspired the scientific community to discover natural compounds with the ability to inhibit the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and with significant antioxidant capacity. These the…
Sarvan Kumar Guguloth, Narender Malothu, Prasanth DSNBK
pp. 53-60 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.9 · 2021
Background: Several plants of Terminalia species are being reported as medicinally useful. Terminalia pallida Brandis is one of the plants of the Combretaceae family, which constitutes several pharmacologically active su…
Pandurangan Perumal, Desmond Yong Hua Chong
pp. 61-70 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.10 · 2021
Background: Green chilli pepper (Capsicum annum L. car frutescens) is popular as a spice used in many cuisines across the world. Capsaicin, as the pharmacologically active composition of chilli pepper, has been shown to …
Thida Kaewkod, Wilaiporn Songkhakul, Yingmanee Tragoolpua
pp. 71-81 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.11 · 2021
Background: Diarrhea disease was noted by WHO as the major target for control that the leading cause of diarrhea diseases are enteric pathogenic bacteria. Biological properties of tea leaf and medicinal plant which promo…
Chinenye J. Ugwah Oguejiofor, Halilu E. Mshelia, Junaidu Bello, Isah Inuwa, Abdullahi Sulaiman
pp. 82-88 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.12 · 2021
Background: Caralluma dalzielii N.E. Brown is commonly referred to as “Karan massalanci” in the Northwest Nigeria where it is used in treating several ailments including pain, diarrhea and stomach issues. Objectives: Thi…
Mingkwan Rachpirom, Louis R Barrows, Suriyan Thengyai, Chitchamai Ovatlarnporn, Chonlatid Sontimuang, Pitchanan Thiantongin, Panupong Puttarak
pp. 89-99 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.13 · 2021
Introduction: Wang-Nam-Yen hospital recipe used as a traditional antidiabetic for a long time, but its beneficial properties have not been described. Materials and Methods: Antidiabetic mechanisms including anti-α-glucos…
Pankaj Kumar, Javaid Fayaz Lone, Sumeet Gairola
pp. 100-106 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.14.1.14 · 2021
ackground: The root of Glycyrrhiza glabra L., also known as ‹Licorice,’ is used as an expectorant in cough and cold preparations, used to treat hepatitis, and have therapeutic benefit against some other viruses. The root…