@article {150, title = {Erratum: Antihyperglycemic Potential of Saponin-enriched Fraction from Pithecellobium dulce Benth. Seed Extract}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {11}, year = {2019}, month = {February 2019}, pages = {102-102}, type = {Erratum}, chapter = {102}, abstract = {

In the article titled {\textquotedblleft}Antihyperglycemic Potential of Saponin-enriched Fraction from Pithecellobium dulce Benth. Seed Extract{\textquotedblright}, published on pages S23-S26, Issue 9, Volume Supplement 1, of Pharmacognosy Research[1], the name of the second author is written incorrectly as {\textquotedblleft}Jeyabalan Govindrajan{\textquotedblright} instead of {\textquotedblleft}Jeyabalan Govindasamy{\textquotedblright}.

The {\textquotedblleft}How to cite this article{\textquotedblright} section should read correctly as {\textquotedblleft}Kumar M, Govindasamy J, Nyola NK. Antihyperglycemic potential of saponin-enriched fraction from Pithecellobium dulce Benth. seed extract. Phcog Res 2017;9:S23-6.{\textquotedblright}.

}, keywords = {Nil}, doi = { 10.4103/0974-8490.252573} } @article {306, title = {Erratum: Bioactivity of Diterpens from the Ethyl Acetate Extract of Kingiodendron pinnatum Rox. Hams}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {9}, year = {2017}, month = {February 2017}, pages = {119}, type = {Erratum}, chapter = {119}, abstract = {

In the article titled, {\textquotedblleft}Bioactivity of Diterpens from the Ethyl Acetate Extract of Kingiodendron pinnatum Rox. Hams{\textquotedblright} published in pages 287-291, issue 4, vol. 8 of Pharmacognosy Research,[1] the name of the second author is written incorrectly as {\textquotedblleft}Attemode Girijanna Devi Prasad{\textquotedblright} instead of {\textquotedblleft}Attimogge Girirajanna Devi Prasad{\textquotedblright}. Read more...

}, keywords = {Nil}, doi = {10.4103/0974-8490.199783} } @article {506, title = {Homeopathy in Dentistry: Is There a Role?}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {8}, year = {2016}, month = {May 2016}, pages = {217}, type = {Letter to the Editor}, chapter = {217}, abstract = {

Dental health care professionals are facing challenges in managing acute or chronic dental conditions due to failure in regression of symptoms or side effects of traditional treatment regimens. Complementary therapies are now becoming the rule rather than the exception in the management of headache and facial pain. It is incumbent on physicians to be aware of and to have a working knowledge of these increasingly popular modalities. A number of unconventional medical methods are being used in dentistry. These include regulation thermography, homeopathy, nosode therapy, acupuncture, magnetic field therapy, ozone therapy, Mora therapy, and lymph drainage.\ READ MORE...

}, keywords = {Nil}, doi = {10.4103/0974-8490.182917}, author = {Ujwala Rohan Newadkar and Lalit Chaudhari and Yogita K. Khalekar} } @article {593, title = {The Effects of Aqueous Extract of Cleistanthus Collinus (Roxb.) (Euphorbiaceae) Leaves On Rat Blood Pressure}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {4}, year = {2012}, month = {July,2012}, pages = {178-180}, type = {letter te the editor}, chapter = {178}, abstract = {

The genus Cleistanthus (Euphorbiaceae) comprises about 140 species which includes Cleistanthus collinus, Cleistanthus patulus, Cleistanthus schlechteri, and Cleistanthus gracili.[1] Cleistanthus collinus (Roxb.) Benth. ex Hook. f. (Euphorbiaceae) is known as a toxic plant and found in Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.[2] In India, this plant is commonly used as a suicidal poison. All parts of the plant are reported to be toxic and used as suicidal, homicidal, cattle and fish poison and for inducing criminal abortion.[3] In patients, the clinical manifestations of C. collinus poisoning include hyperthermia, hypokalemia, ECG abnormalities (prolongation of QT interval, ST depression, and flat P wave), and elevation of hepatic enzymes such as alkaline phosphatase (ALP), serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT), and serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT).[2] In some clinical cases, a water decoction of C. collinus causes fall in blood pressure.[2] Hence, this study was planned to determine the effects of aqueous extract of C. collinus leaves on rat blood pressure using an invasive procedure. Read More ....

}, keywords = {Nil}, doi = {10.4103/0974-8490.99086}, author = {S Parasuraman and R Raveendran} } @article {790, title = {Biomedical Research from Ideation to Publication}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {3}, year = {2011}, month = {April 2011}, pages = {72}, type = {Book Review}, chapter = {72}, abstract = {

With the evolution of mankind, biomedical research has continued to contribute to improvement of quality of life and life style. Over many generations several noble minds and dedicated scientist have made this difficult task possible. However newer and much more challenging tasks remain ahead of us to be solved by the current and upcoming scientific community. A collateral process in achieving such tasks is by optimal training of the upcoming scientific community so has to prepare them to face and effectively solve the current challenges. While highly skilled mentors are extensively contributing to this training process, the availability of a well-written book detailing the fundamentals of biomedical research starting from conception of ideas for research to effectively communicating/commercializing the research findings can synergize/potentiate the training efforts. Hence the publication of this book has been very timely and necessary, which is skillfully edited by experts in biomedical research and is targeted at any one interested in establishing a carrier in biomedical research. The book has key sections detailing specific aspects of biomedical research written simplistically with illustrations for easy comprehension.\ Read more . . .\ 

}, keywords = {Nil}, author = {Arun H.S Kumar} } @article {886, title = {Pharmacognosy Research - Indexed on PubMed Central}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {3}, year = {2011}, month = {September 2011}, pages = {149-150}, type = {Editorial}, chapter = {149}, abstract = {

I am delighted to bring you the good news that our journal Pharmacognosy Research is now indexed on PubMed Central (PMC) and on the PubMed list. This is a wonderful achievement and a tribute to the hard work and dedication of all our editorial board members most especially the trojan work of our Managing Editor Prof. Muneen Ahmed KK. Read More ...

}, keywords = {Nil}, doi = {10.4103/0974-8490.84997}, author = {Ambrose Furey} } @article {711, title = {Prophylactic Measures}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {3}, year = {2011}, month = {April 2011}, pages = {1}, type = {Editorial}, chapter = {1}, abstract = {

Prophylactic or disease avoidance approaches feature prominently in the current issue of Pharmacognosy research.


Onasanwo\ et al.\ present a very interesting study on the antiulcerogenic and antioxidant activities of a plant native to tropical Africa called\ Lagenaria breviflora. The authors investigate the effect of plant extracts in rats that have been exposed to a number of typical peptic ulcer inducing agents including aspirin, pyloric ligation and alcohol.

Gastric ulcers have a very high prevalence worldwide. Infection with\ Helicobactor pylori\ infection was once the major cause of gastric ulcer this has recently been superseded by injury caused by aspirin preparations. Patients with peptic ulcers can develop life threatening complications like gastric hemorrhage, perforation and obstruction.\ The work of groups like Onasanwo{\textquoteright}s\ et al.\ affords the possibility of developing a plant-derived antiulcerogenic agent which could be used in conjunction with drugs and compounds known to injure the gastric mucosa or in those carrying the pylori infection, thus reducing or averting the risk of ulcer. Further, such a product could be used to alleviate and reduce the discomfort of those already suffering from peptic ulceration.

Two papers in the current issue also deal with preventative measures against hepatic injury. Lahore and Das are concerned with the hepatoprotective properties of a plant colloquially known in its native India as Holy or Sacred Basil (the name implies that this plant is revered by many) against paracetamol-induced liver injury. Again an\ in vivo\ rat model is used to illustrate the efficacy of the plant extract in reducing the liver damage associated with this common analgesic. Yearly, many patients both young and old are admitted to hospital following deliberate or inadvertent paracetamol overdose most recover but in some cases liver failure can result.\ 

Patients presenting with paracetamol poisoning are usually treated with activated charcoal or with N-acetylcysteine; however, the prognosis for some is poor with liver transplant the only viable option.\ \ In this context we can appreciate the relevance of the work of Lahore and Das.

The second paper in this issue concerned with hepatoprotective plant extracts is by Babu\ et al.\ The authors research both the toxicity and liver protecting properties of a plant called\ Dichrostachys cinerea\ that is found in Southeast Asia, parts of Africa and Australia; a mouse model was used for the investigation. In phase I of the study, mice were dosed with the plant extract to assess its toxicity and in phase II, silymarin was administered concurrently with the plant extract (in controlled studies). The objective was to investigate if the plant extract was effective in protecting the liver from CCl\ 4\ . Results were very encouraging indicating that the extract can indeed protect the liver.

The papers that I have selected this month are very refreshing as they present the possibility of a proactive and logical approach to patient treatment. Many conventional medications are indispensible but induce serious side effects; these research papers offer the potential of developing parallel treatments to reduce the risk of harm to the patient.

}, keywords = {Nil}, doi = {10.4103/0974-8490.79107}, author = {Ambrose Furey} }