@article {2108, title = {Decreased Expression of Endocrine Glands Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (EG-VEGF) in Rat Endometrial After Stimulation with Recombinants FSH Can be Reduce Implantation Rates}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {15}, year = {2023}, month = {October 2023}, pages = {707-713}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {707}, abstract = {

Background: Decreased expression of EG-VEGF in human endometrium after administration of ovarian stimulators has been reported to adversely affect endometrial receptivity and low implantation rates. Objective: To determine the effect of recombinant FSH administration on EG-VEGF protein in the endometrium of rats taken in the secretory phase and how it relates to endometrial receptivity. Design: A total of 36 female wistar rats with normal estrous cycles were randomly assigned to the natural cycle group (NC) and two stimulation groups (SC) which were injected with recombinant FSH at 12.5 IU and 25 IU intraperitoneally. Uterine necropsy and blood collection were performed on day 1, day 2, and day 3 after hCG administration. A total of 3 female rats from each group were mated with male rats (two males and three females in one cage). A successful marriage is indicated by the presence of a vaginal plug the next day. The level of EG-VEGF protein expression was assessed by immunohistochemical technique and steroid hormone levels were measured by the Elisa technique. Results: ANOVA test, that the expression of EG-VEGF in the endometrial glands showed a significant decrease from the normal cycle group to the stimulated cycle group 1 (SC 1) and SC2 (P = 0.00), as well as the expression of EG-VEGF in the endometrial stroma. (P = 000). Steroid hormone levels did not show a significant decrease between the normal cycle group and the stimulated cycle group (P = 0.48 and P = 0.13). Conclusion: Decreased EG-VEGF expression in rat endometrium after administration of recombinant FSH is associated with decreased endometrial receptivity which can reduce pregnancy rates.

}, keywords = {EG-VEGF, Endometrial receptivity, rFSH, Secretory phase.}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2023.15.141}, author = {Raden Muharam and Nurhuda Sahar and Kusmardi Kusmardi and Luluk Yunaini and Risqa Novita and Rosalina Thuffi and Conny Riana Tjampakasari and Ponco Birowo and Diyah Kristanty} } @article {2041, title = {Description of Ciplukan Toxicity (Physalis angulata L.)}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {15}, year = {2023}, month = {June 2023}, pages = {357-367}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {357}, abstract = {

Introduction: Ciplukan (Physalis angulata L.) is a plant used by Indonesian people as traditional medicine. Drug sanitization needs to be carried out to guarantee the use and availability of scientifically safe traditional medicines. This study aims to provide information and enrich knowledge about the safety of consuming ciplukan roots and stems. Methods: This study used 8 male mice as test animals, divided randomly into 4 treatment groups, namely mice treated with a dose of 0.56 mg/20 g body weight; mice treated with a dose of 5.6 mg/20 g body weight; mice treated with 56 mg/20 g body weight; and mice treated with 560 mg/20 g body weight. Treatment was given once and then observed for 24 hours to observe the number of deaths of the test animals. Then follow-up observations were carried out in 3 days on individuals who were still alive. Results: Within 24 hours all individuals at the treatment dose of 0.56 mg/20 g body weight survived, whereas all individuals at the treatment dose of 5.6; 56; and 560 mg/20 g body weight died. The observations on individuals treated at a dose of 0.56 mg/20 g body weight showed that the animals were in good condition, with sleeping and eating activities, moving a lot, having clean and nice fur, and not showing toxic symptoms such as disturbances in physical activity, impaired balance, and refusal to eat. Conclusions: The administration of the test extract below is less or equal to 0.56 mg/20 g body weight is relatively safe.

}, keywords = {Acute toxicity, Ciplukan, Condition, Dosage, Traditional medicine.}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2023.15.85}, author = {Ruqiah Ganda Putri Panjaitan and Titin and Yohanes Gatot Sutapa Yuliana} } @article {1991, title = {Development and Evaluation of Bio fabricated Silver Nanoparticles from Blumea lacera for In-vitro Antibacterial, Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {15}, year = {2023}, month = {April 2023}, pages = {266-278}, type = {Original Article }, chapter = {266}, abstract = {

Background: Increasing prevalence of microbial resistance and side effects of currently available drugs compels the researchers to look for alternate therapies and formulations to overcome this problem. Plant based formulations have been proved to be most reliable agents in recent times. Objective: In the current study, bio fabricated herbal silver nanoparticles (HSNPs) were prepared by reducing silver nitrate (AgNO3) solution with ethyl acetate fractions (EAF) of Blumea lacera extracts. These bios conjugated HSNPs were then assessed for potential anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities along with in vitro antioxidant effect. Methods and Results: The synthesis was confirmed by absorbance peak at 441 nm due to surface plasmon resonance in UV-visible spectrophotometer. FTIR spectra of HSNPs indicated the phytochemicals having C-O bond responsible for reducing of Ag+ to Ago. Average size of HSNPs was found to be 59.21 nm which was in good agreement with TEM and SEM results. EDS analysis showed the existence of Silver, Nitrogen and Carbon in HSNPs. The antibacterial activity of HSNPs in terms of zone of inhibition (ZOI) via disc diffusion assay and against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli was found to be 25.0{\textpm}1.19 mm and 18.3{\textpm}2.08 mm, respectively. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of HSNPs was found to be 50 μg/ml and 60 μg/ml against S. aureus and E. coli, respectively. The antioxidant capacity of the HSNPs was insignificant as compared to EAF but the results of anti-inflammatory activity was significant (p\<0.05). Conclusion: The overall result demonstrated better in-vitro pharmacological potential of HSNPs compared to neat extract/EAF. Key words: Green synthesis, Phytopharmaceuticals, Inflammation, Kukrounda, HPTLC.

}, keywords = {Green synthesis, HPTLC., Inflammation, Kukrounda, Phytopharmaceuticals}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2023.15.38}, author = {Tarkeshwar Dubey and Kancharla Bhanukiran and Kuna Das and Siva Hemalatha} } @article {2019, title = {Development of Patient Safety Management Learning Model Based on Problem Based Learning Integrated Soft Skill Higher Level Thinking for Health Students in Samarinda}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {15}, year = {2023}, month = {April 2023}, pages = {418-423}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {418}, abstract = {

Background: Nursing students who participate in clinical practice in hospitals are not ready to provide quality care in maximizing patient safety. This study aims to develop a Problem Based Learning Patient Safety (PBLPS) conceptual model design that stimulates high-level thinking soft skills for students and finds PBLPS learning tools. Method: Research and Development (R\&D), which is a research method that aims to produce new products through a development process. The stages of the research method consist of 3 stages, namely: the preliminary study stage; model development stage; model testing stage. The research subjects were nursing students at tertiary institutions in Samarinda city who had taken patient safety management courses, totaling 162 people. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. Results: Patient safety goals have not been implemented properly by students who practice clinical practice in hospitals. Students state that case-based learning can improve both hard skills and soft skills. The design of the integrated Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model and the integrated PBLPS learning tools developed are RPS and integrated PBL-based modules on patient safety management. The results of the analysis of the soft skills assessment of high-level thinking students who practice in hospitals in the first year and the second-year show that there are differences in the results of the assessment of high-level thinking soft skills in the application of patient safety. Conclusion: The Problem Based Learning Patient Safety (PBLPS) conceptual model can stimulate high-order thinking soft skills for students in patient safety management practices in hospitals.

}, keywords = {Patient Safety, Problem Based Learning, Soft skills.}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2023.15.65}, author = {Hilda and Supriadi and Hesti Prawita Widiastuty and Arsyawina and Anwar Mallongi} } @article {2010, title = {Diuretic Potency of Belalai Gajah Plants (Clinacanthus nutans (Burm.fil.) Lindau)}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {15}, year = {2023}, month = {April 2023}, pages = {365-369}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {365}, abstract = {

Backgrounds: The use of belalai gajah plants (Clinacanthus nutans (Burm.fil.) Lindau) is believed by the Chinese community to be able to treat hypertension, so to prove whether this power exists in belalai gajah plants is to do a diuretic activity test. Objective of Study: to determine the presence of diuretic potency in belalai gajah plants. Methods: This test used male white rats of the Sprague Dawley strain with a body weight of 200-250 grams aged 2-2.5 months as many as 35 rats which were divided into 7 groups. The first group or no treatment, the second group with 2.8 ml/200 g body weight of distilled water, the third and fourth groups with 0.72 mg/200 g body weight of furosemide and 1.44 mg/200 g body weight, the fifth, sixth, and seventh groups with administration of belalai gajah plants extract doses of 75 mg/kg body weight, 150 mg/kg body weight, and 300 mg/kg body weight. This test uses the Cumming method. Urine collection was carried out for 24 hours, then urine volume, urine pH, also sodium and potassium levels in rat urine were measured. Results: The results of this study showed that without treatment, the administration of distilled water at a dose of 2.8 ml/200 g body weight, furosemide at a dose of 0.72 mg/200 g body weight and 1.44 mg/200 g body weight, and belalai gajah plants extract at a dose of 75 mg/kg body weight, 150 mg/kg body weight, and 300 mg/kg body weight resulted in a urine volume of 13.01 {\textpm} 0.07 ml; 13.77{\textpm}0.17 ml; 15.78{\textpm} 0.39 ml; 18.13{\textpm}0.23 ml; 14.05{\textpm}0.06 ml; 16.78{\textpm}0.12 ml; 17.98{\textpm}0.09 ml (p\<0.5). Furthermore, the urine pH was successively 7.02 {\textpm} 0.04; 7.11{\textpm}0.02; 7.21{\textpm}0.02; 7.58{\textpm}0.18; 7.15{\textpm}0.03; 7.37{\textpm}0.03; 7.44{\textpm}0.02 (p\>0.5). The results of sodium levels in urine were respectively 1.06{\textpm}0.03 mEq/ ml; 1.14{\textpm}0.03 mEq/ml; 2.17{\textpm}0.09 mEq/ml; 4.01{\textpm}0.069 mEq/ml; 1.34{\textpm}0.08 mEq/ml; 1.49{\textpm}0.02mEq/ml; 1.77 {\textpm}0.05 mEq/ml (p\<0.5) and urinary potassium levels 0.5{\textpm}0.03 mEq/ml, respectively; 0.57{\textpm}0.018 mEq/ ml; 0.98{\textpm}0.023 mEq/ml; 1.88{\textpm}0.04 mEq/ml; 0.6{\textpm}0.02 mEq/ml; 0.76{\textpm}0.021 mEq/ml; 0.87{\textpm}0.032 mEq/ ml (p\<0.5). Conclusion: Belalai gajah plants extract at a dose of 300 mg/kg body weight has the ability to increase urine volume which is close to the urine volume by administering furosemide 1.44 mg/200 g body weight. Belalai gajah plants extract at a dose of 75 mg/kg body weight had a urine pH close to urine pH by administering distilled water at a dose of 2.8 ml/200 g body weight and 0.72 mg furosemide/200 g body weight. Giving belalai gajah plants extract at a dose of 75 mg/kg body weight has potassium levels in the urine that are close to urine potassium levels by administering distilled water.

}, keywords = {Clinacanthus nutans (Burm.fil.) Lindau, Diuretic Potency, Urine.}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2023.15.56}, author = {Ruqiah Ganda Putri Panjaitan and Afandi and Syarifah Ditha Aprilia} } @article {2074, title = {Diversity of Types of Medicinal Plants and Local Wisdom of the Kaili Tribe in Processing Medicinal Plants Around the Forest Areas of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {15}, year = {2023}, month = {August 2023}, pages = {535-540}, type = {Original Article }, chapter = {535}, abstract = {

The forest area in Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi, is a habitat for various medicinal plant species. Forest areas must be managed appropriately for the local community and society{\textquoteright}s welfare and sustainable use. One of the local people living around the forest is the Kaili tribe. The local wisdom of the Kaili tribe, who inhabit forest areas in Central Sulawesi, in managing forests and forest products, especially using plants as medicine, must be documented in research. This study aimed to identify the species, habitat, habitus, and ways of using the plant as medicine by the Kaili people in the Sigi Regency. Prior to data collection, a literature study was conducted to obtain information regarding the condition of the research location around the forest area and the ethnic/ethnic groups who live permanently around and within the forest area. This stage was then followed by interviews and field surveys. The interviews were conducted by combining purposive sampling and snowball methods. The results showed the high potency of medicinal plants around forest areas used by the Kaili tribe, with the discovery of 113 species in 51 families. Herbs are the most common habitus of medicinal plants. The habitat of medicinal plants is mainly found in the yard. The most used plant part is the leaves, which can be boiled in water and drunk directly.

}, keywords = {Kaili tribe, Local knowledge, Medicinal plants, Species diversity.}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2023.15.115}, author = {Abdul Hapid and Ariyanti Ariyanti and Erniwati Erniwati and Ni Made Dharma Shantini Suena and Ketut Agus Adrianta and Karnita Yuniarti and Muthmainnah Muthmainnah} } @article {2194, title = {Does Land-Use Associate with Escherichia coli Pollution in Karst Springs? A Review of the Literature}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {15}, year = {2023}, month = {December 2023}, pages = {1250-1253}, type = {Review Article}, chapter = {1250}, abstract = {

Objective: The presence of Escherichia coli bacteria in karst springs, influenced by land cover conditions and land use activities in rainwater catchment areas, indicates a decrease in water quality. The study aimed to describe the effect of land use on Escherichia coli contamination in karst springs. Methods: This was a narrative review retrieving studies from Scopus and PubMed databases. The keywords used are pollution, Escherichia coli, land use, and karst springs. Of the 52 studies identified in the search phase, ten studies were eligible for inclusion in this review. Results: The concentration of Escherichia coli increases with increasing rainfall in all types of land use, such as forested land, mixed garden land, residential land, and grazing or livestock land. Factors that cause concentration Escherichia coli does not meet water quality standards due to feces from wild animals, feces-contaminated fertilization, construction of non-water impermeable septic tanks, and feces from livestock grazing. Conclusions: Repairing septic tanks and sewage in areas with high population density may reduce Escherichia coli contamination. Further research is needed to formulate strategies and policies for managing springs in the karst areas.

}, keywords = {Escherichia coli, Karst Springs, Land-Use, Pollution}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2023.15.226}, author = {Ferdy Salamat and Anwar Daud and Anwar Mallongi} } @article {1827, title = {Description of Acute Toxicity of Ketepeng Root Extract (Senna alata (L.) Roxb.)}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {14}, year = {2022}, month = {August 2022}, pages = {393-401}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {393}, abstract = {

Introduction: People in Indonesia, especially in the West Kalimantan region often use the root of ketepeng as a medicine to treat jaundice, but they lack knowledge regarding the appropriate dosage. Therefore, this study aims to determine the acute toxicity of ketepeng root extract. Methods: The sample population consists of 8 male mice, which were randomly divided into 4 treatment groups, namely P1, P2, P3, and P4 with dosages of 0.56 mg, 5.6 mg, 56 mg, and 560 mg/20 g body weight, respectively. The extract was administered once, after which the samples were observed for 24 hours to record the number of deaths. Follow-up observations were then carried out for 3 days on the mice that survived the test. Results: The results showed that within 24 hours of administration, the samples in P1 were alive, while all animals in the other groups died. Furthermore, the follow-up observations on animals that survived showed that they were in good condition with no toxic symptoms, such as balance disorders, refusal to eat, and lack of physical activity. Conclusion: Based on the results, the administration of 0.56 mg/20 g body weight of the extract was relatively safe, while higher doses can cause death. However, further testing must be carried out to complete the toxicity information as well as to determine the exact dosage range to avoid mortality during the treatment.

}, keywords = {Acute toxicity, Fabaceae, Roots of Senna alata (L.) Roxb}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2022.14.113}, author = {Ruqiah Ganda Putri Panjaitan and Titin and Yohanes Gatot Sutapa Yuliana} } @article {1772, title = {Determination Antioxidant Activity of Coffea Arabica, Coffea Canephora, Coffea Liberica and Sunscreens Cream Formulation for Sun Protection Factor (SPF)}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {14}, year = {2022}, month = {April 2022}, pages = {335-342}, type = {Research Article }, chapter = {335}, abstract = {

Coffee is a highly consumed and popular beverage consumed in many countries. Its ingredients have a powerful antioxidant capacity and have the potential as sunscreen to protect the skin. This study aimed to examine the antioxidant activity of Arabica, robusta and liberica coffee extracts and the SPF activity of the coffee extract cream formulation. Coffee were macerated with three types of solvents with polarity gradients. The fraction of each coffee was analyzed for antioxidant activity using DPPH and formulated into the cream. Furthermore, the cream was analyzed for its SPF activity. The results of this study indicated that the methanol fraction of Robusta and Arabica coffee has the best antioxidant activity with IC50 values of 8.98 (ppm) and 13.13, respectively. Meanwhile, Liberica coffee has the best antioxidant in the ethyl acetate fraction, IC50 = 10.90 (ppm). In addition, the best SPF values for Robusta, Liberica and Arabica coffees were found in F3 cream with the category of Very Good Protection; 36.087 {\textpm} 0.0005; 35.007 {\textpm} 0.0005; 36,867 {\textpm} 0.0005 respectively.

}, keywords = {Antioxidant, Coffee, Cream, SPF}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2022.14.43}, author = {Madyawati Latief and Muhaimin and Heriyanti and Indra Lasmana Tarigan and Sutrisno} } @article {1737, title = {Determination of Phytochemical Constituent, Antioxidant Activity, Total Phenol and Total Flavonoid of Extract Ethanol Phyllanthus emblica Fruit}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {14}, year = {2022}, month = {February 2022}, pages = {63-67}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {63}, abstract = {

Introduction: Phyllanthus emblica (PE) is a plant that grows widely in Indonesia, particularly on Sumatra island. In India, it is known as Indian gooseberry and is frequently used in ayurvedic medicine. PE fruit is well-known for its high antioxidant activity and a variety of pharmacological properties. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, total phenol, and total flavonoid concentrations. Methods: The fruits were harvested in the Indonesian town of Padang Sidimpuan. Up to 700 g of dry PE fruit powder was dissolved in 96 percent ethanol and macerated for seven days, with periodic steering daily. The solution was then filtered using Whatman paper no 1, and the filtered result was evaporated under reduced pressure using a rotary evaporator until a crude extract/ethanol extract of PE (EEPE) was obtained, and the phytochemical constituents, antioxidant activity, total phenol, and flavonoid were analysed. Results: The result shows that EEPE contains some flavonoids such as quercetine, betaine, Trigonelline, Myricitrin, Myricetin, Leucine, and Kaempferol. EEPE as an antioxidant of 7.626 {\textpm} 0.41 μg/dL. It shows that the antioxidant activity of the ethanol extract of Phyllanthus emblica is strong ethanol extract of Phyllanthus emblica contains Total Flavonoid was 5.816 {\textpm} 2.81(mg QE/g extract) and total phenol was 274.590 {\textpm} 13.61(mg GAE/g extract). Conclusions: In summary, extract ethanol of Pyllanthus emblica contains flavonoid and have antioxidant activity and high total phenol and flavonoid levels.

Key words: Antioxidant, Total flavonoid, Total phenol, Phyllanthus emblica..

}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2022.14.9}, author = {B Halim and RA Syahputra and I Adenin and HP Lubis and F Mendrofa and S Lie and SE Nugraha} } @article {1943, title = {DFT and Pharmacokinetic Study of Some Heterocyclic Aspirin Derivatives as The Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors: An In-Silico Approach}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {14}, year = {2022}, month = {January 2023}, pages = {1005-1021}, type = {Research Article }, chapter = {1005}, abstract = {

Ibuprofen and aspirin are frequently used to relieve inflammation, pain, and fever. These are the two most significant non-steroidal and anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). They prevent the development of prostaglandin by blockampounds have been assessed by ibuprofen as well as quantum mechanical computations. Density functional theory (DFT) with the B3LYP/6-31G+ basis function has been used to elucidate the thermo-chemical, molecular orbital, and optimum geometrical aspects in the gas phase. Using molecular docking and non-bonding interactions, the binding affinities and behaviors of some heterocyclic aspirin analogs have been studied on human cyclooxygenase (COX-1 as well as COX-2) proteins (6Y3C and 5F19). The chemical stability of all structures is supported by geometry and thermo-chemical findings. In contrast to aspirin and ibuprofen, almost all tested analogs exhibited a substantial binding score to the receptor protein (5F19). The ADMET prediction revealed the enhanced pharmacokinetic properties of some derivatives with less acute oral toxicity. Overall, eight heterocyclic aspirin analogues 2-9 were shown to be more effective in inhibiting Cyclooxygenase-2 (5F19) than Cyclooxygenase-1 (6Y3C), indicating that they may be effective as COX-2-related inflammation therapeutic candidates.

}, keywords = {ADMET., Aspirin, DFT, Heterocyclic compound, Molecular docking}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2022.14.204}, author = {Emranul Kabir and M. R. O. Khan Noyon and Md. Amjad Hossain and Pranta Acharjee} } @article {1925, title = {Differences in interleukin-6 and interleukin-17 expression in covid-19 post-mortem lung tissue biopsy compared with noncovid- 19}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {14}, year = {2022}, month = {January 2023}, pages = {887-892}, type = {Original Article }, chapter = {887}, abstract = {

Background: COVID-19 has spread rapidly around the world. It is necessary to study lung tissue of postmortem COVID19 patients to determine the molecular alteration particularly the role of IL-6 and IL-17 in causing fatality. Objective: This study aims to determine the differences in the expressions of IL-6 and IL-17 in lung tissue of post-mortem COVID-19 patients compared to non-COVID-19 patients. This study also aimed to analyze the correlation between the expressions of IL-6 and IL-17 in lung tissue of post-mortem COVID-19 patients. Methods: This research is an observational analytic study with crosssectional approach. The samples were 15 paraffin blocks of post-mortem lung tissue biopsy of COVID-19 patients, and 15 paraffin blocks of inflammatory lung tissue biopsy or surgery of non-COVID-19 patients. IL-6 and IL-17 expressions were evaluated by immunohistochemical procedure. Result: There was a significant difference in the expression of IL-6 in the COVID-19 group and the non-COVID-19 group with a p-value = 0.001 (p \< 0.05). There was a significant difference in the expression of IL-17 in the COVID-19 group and the non-COVID-19 group with p-value = 0.001 (p \< 0.05). There was a significant correlation between the expressions of IL-6 and IL-17 in the COVID-19 group, with the Spearman coefficient value (rs) of 0.548 with p = 0.034 (p \< 0.05). Conclusion: There are differences in the expression of IL-6 and IL-17 between COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 lung tissue. There is a significant correlation between the expressions of IL-6 and IL-17 in post-mortem lung tissue of COVID-19 patients.

}, keywords = {Biopsy, COVID-19, IL-17, IL-6, Post mortem lung tissue.}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2022.14.184}, author = {Etty Hary Kusumastuti and Priangga Adi Wiratama and Grace Ariani and Stephanie Natasha Djuanda and Alphania Rahniayu and Nila Kurniasari and Dyah Fauziah and Anny Setijo Rahaju and Isnin Anang Marhana and Alfian Nur Rosyid and Dwi Wahyu and Gilang Muhammad Setyo Nugroho and Adhitri Anggoro and I Komang Rusgi Yandi and Bambang Pujo Semedi and Jilientasia Godrace Lilihata and Ummi Maimunah and Supriadi and Achmad Lefi and Lalu Galih Pratama Rinjani and Edi Suyanto and Ricardo Ardian Nugraha} } @article {1746, title = {Does Soybean (Glycine max) Supplementation Increase Oocyte Viability, Decrease Oocyte Apoptosis and Improve Embryo Development Quality? An Experimental Study}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {14}, year = {2022}, month = {February 2022}, pages = {133-140}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {133}, abstract = {

Introduction: One of the important factors in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) is embryo quality that depends on oocyte quality. Maternal nutrition in form of soybean supplementation is thought to have benefits in oocyte quality. To determine the effect soybean supplementation to the embryo quality from oocyte side. Methods: This experimental study involved female mice from Swiss strain aged 6 weeks that were divided into two groups, group with soybean (soybean group/SG) and group without soybeans (pellet group/PG). Follicles were collected and denuded to get oocytes. The oocytes were stained with MitoTracker for assessing the mitochondrial membrane potential and TUNEL for assessing the apoptotic level. Colour intensity was assessed using a confocal microscope and determined using ImageJ software. Sperms were extracted surgically from the epididymis-vas deferens and performed preparation prior to intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) procedure. Then, the embryos were cultured and observed for the quality. Result: In TUNEL test, the average colour intensity of the SG was lower compared to the PG, significantly (p=0.03). While in the Mito Tracker test, the average colour intensity for the SG was higher compared to PG, not significantly (p=1.08). In addition, the embryo development on Day-1 and Day-3 showed more good embryo quality of SG compared to PG, significantly (p=0.03). Conclusion: Soybean supplementation improved embryo quality at the cleavage stage by decreasing apoptosis of the oocytes rather than increasing the viability the oocytes.

Key words: Oocyte, Soybean, Apoptosis, Embryo development, Embryo quality.

}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2022.14.18}, author = {Silvia W Lestari and Khairunnisa F Ilato and M. Iqbal A Pratama and Husna Qonitah and Gito Wasian and Amandanu Bramantya and Firda A Husna and Ria Margiana and Gita Pratama} } @article {1341, title = {Determination of Lupeol, a Cytotoxic Compound Against SW620 Cells in the Extracts of Ha-Rak Recipe}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {13}, year = {2021}, month = {January 2021}, pages = {133-138}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {133}, abstract = {

Introduction: Ha-Rak is an herbal recipe that has been stated by Ministry of Public Health, Thailand to utilize as the herbal medicines for the treatment of fever. The recipe comprises the roots of five plants including Capparis micracantha, Clerodendrum indicum, Ficus racemosa, Harrisonia perforata and Tiliacora triandra as its ingredients. Methods: The extracts of Ha-Rak and its five herbal principles were evaluated for their potential on the cytotoxicity against SW620 cancer cell lines using the MTT assay and an active compound, lupeol which was found as a cytotoxic compound in the herbal ingredients of Ha-Rak was further determined. A chromatographic method for investigating that compound in the extracts was developed herein. The analytical method comprised a cholesterol-coated C18 column, a mixture of acetonitrile and methanol (70:30) with a flow rate of 2 mL/min, and a diode-array UV wavelength at 210 nm as a stationary phase, mobile phase, and detector, respectively. Results: The amount of lupeol in the extracts of Ha-Rak and the herbal principles, which possessed cytotoxicity against SW620 cell lines with the IC50 values of 30.10-212.24 μg/mL displayed variously in the range of 4.50-250.62 mg/100g. The difference of the contents among the extracts was noted significantly (P \< 0.05). The correlation between the lupeol contents and their cytotoxic performances on the tested cell lines was observed in our investigation. Conclusion: Our findings demonstrated that Ha-Rak recipe contains a promising cytotoxic compound, lupeol and it will support the recipe to subject further pharmacological studies on anticancer activity.

}, keywords = {Benchalokawichian, Cancer Cell Lines, Cytotoxicity, Ha-Rak, Lupeol, MTT}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2021.13.18}, author = {Pathom Somwong and Chomnapas Chuchote} } @article {1658, title = {Determination of Urinary Methyl Hippuric Acid Using Shimadzu UV-Visible Spectrophotometer Among Petroleum Employees}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {13}, year = {2021}, month = {September 2021}, pages = {1277-1281}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {1277}, abstract = {

Xylene is a significant part of petroleum and a broadly considered as a natural impure material. About 98\% of Xylene is extracted from the petrochemical and petrol refining factories. It is one of the major genotoxicant part in petroleum, which may initiate various diseases but malignancy is questionable. Taking into consideration, we intend to identify the urinary methyl hippuric acid level which is metabolic product of xylene among petroleum station employees as well as in healthy persons. Aims and Objectives: To identify the occupational exposure of xylene in petrol station employees by assessing urinary methyl hippuric acid level. To determine and compare the level of urinary methyl hippuric acid among healthy individuals and petrol station employees. Materials and Methods: Urine samples were collected from 30 healthy individual (control) and 30 petroleum employees (case) working in petroleum station who are above 18 years of age. The urinary methyl hippuric acid (MHA) level was analysed by using Shimadzu UV-Visible Spectrophotometer method. Results: The urinary Methyl hippuric acid level was significantly higher in petroleum station employees than in healthy individuals (p\<0.001). Conclusion: The urinary MHA level is a helpful tool to identify the occupational exposure of people who work in petrol and petroleum product. Subsequently, our investigation accentuates that proper precautionary measure and efficiently bio-observing should be taken among petrol station employees which will assist with reducing their likely degrees of risk related with the occupation. It might start the cancer-causing disease through the cellular DNA changes and induce genotoxic effects.

}, keywords = {Occupational Exposure, Urine Methyl Hippuric Acid Level, UV Spectrophotometry, Xylene}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2021.13.161}, author = {Vidya Gowdappa Doddawad and B.M. Gurupadayya and Shivananda S and Vidya CS and Azhar Mohammed and Bhuyan L} } @article {1284, title = {Determination of Polyphenolic content and Antioxidant Activity from Various Extracts of Boerhaavia diffusa Linn Root: An in vitro Approach for Selection of Appropriate Extracting Solvent}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {12}, year = {2020}, month = {November 2020}, pages = {1578-1585}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {1578}, abstract = {

Objective: This study is aimed to evaluate extraction capacity of different solvents (toluene, dichloromethane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, ethanol, methanol, water, 60\% aqueous methanol, 60\% aqueous ethanol and 60\% aqueous acetone) and its effect on total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant assay. Methods: Extraction was performed from dried root powder of Boerhavia diffusa using various solvents at 25oC on magnetic sirr (300 rpm). Extraction yield, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content and total tannin content of the extracts were determined spectrophotometrically using gallic acid, quercetin as standards. Antioxidant potential determines by using various in vitro methodologies such as DPPH, FRAP, and ABTS assay. Result: The 60\% aqueous methanol showed the highest extracting yield, in contrast, toluene and hexane showed the lowest yield. Highest total phenolic content (239.8{\textpm}0.25 mg GAE/g) and total flavonoid content (131.1{\textpm}4.20 mg QCE/g), were found from methanolic extract. While, acetone extract showed highest tannin content. The Methanolic extract of Boerhaavia diffusa exhibited the highest antioxidant activity. Conclusions: The highest correlation was found between phenolic content and the antioxidant assay. It seems that phenolic contents are responsible for free radicle scavenging activity. From the observation, it concluded that methanolic extract rich with polyphenolic content and acetone extract showed the highest amount of tannin content.

}, keywords = {ABTS, Boerhavia diffusa, crude extract, DPPH, Free radicles, total phenolic content}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2020.12.216}, author = {Monika Bhalodiya and Jayant Chavda and Nilesh Patel and Ravi Manek and Ajay Patel and Sheetal Faldu} } @article {1064, title = {Determination of Sugar Profile in Viburnum Fruits and its Dosage Forms by HPLC-RID}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {12}, year = {2020}, month = {February 2020}, pages = {103-108}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {103}, abstract = {

Background: In the Russian Federation, the viburnum fruits are used to obtain infusions and syrups as medications. This medicinal herbal raw material contains a large number of biologically active substances: vitamins, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, iridoids, carbohydrates, organic acids, lipids etc. The research aimed to study one of the biologically active substances group responsible for the formation of the organoleptic properties of aqueous extracts{\textendash}monomeric carbohydrate composition and content. Materials and methods: Dried viburnum (guelder-rose) fruits, an aqueous infusion based on it, and viburnum syrup of industrial manufacture (Russia) were purchased from the pharmacy and prepared for research. For HPLC analysis of monomeric sugars Agilent 1260 Series HPLC system equipped with autosampler/injector, four-channel gradient pump, column thermostat, refractive index detector), software (ChemStation Version B.01), column (Waters Sugar-Pack I, 10 μm, 300 {\texttimes} 6.5 mm) were used. Isocratic elution was performed using purified water (with the addition of Ca-EDTA 0.05 mg/ml) as the mobile phase, at a flow rate of 0.5 mL/min. The column was maintained at 80{\textdegree}C, the refractive index detector {\textendash} at 35{\textdegree}C. The injection volume was 10 μL, analysis time {\textendash} 20 min. Results: The main free carbohydrates of viburnum fruits and preparations based on them are glucose, fructose, and sucrose. The total content of simple sugars in the viburnum fruits is 28.393 {\textpm} 0.528\%, in the infusion {\textendash} 0.499 {\textpm} 0.015\%, in the syrup {\textendash} 69.736 {\textpm} 1.551\%. The characteristic ratio of glucose: fructose: sucrose in dried viburnum fruits is 8.1:5.4:1, in infusion {\textendash} 7.0:5.7:1, and in syrup {\textendash} 9.2:8.8:1. The sugars{\textquoteright} degree of passing into infusion is 74.34\%. Conclusion: The composition and content of carbohydrates determined by HPLC-RID are an important characteristic data. It can be used for viburnum fruits Russian pharmacopoeial standardization along with the quantifying total content of organic acids.

}, keywords = {Guelder-rose, HPLC-RID, Monomeric carbohydrates, Viburnum fruits}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2020.12.16}, author = {Bokov DO and Sergunova EV and Marakhova AI and Morokhina SL and Plakhotnaia ON and Krasnyuk II and Bessonov VV} } @article {1187, title = {Determination of the Chemical Composition of Lady{\textquoteright}s Bedstraw (Galium verum L.) Herb Extract by GC-MS}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {12}, year = {2020}, month = {June 2020}, pages = {857-863}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {857}, abstract = {

Background: The research is devoted to the study of the Lady{\textquoteright}s bedstraw (Galium verum L.) herb ethanol extract composition using the method of gas chromatography with mass spectrometric detection. Materials and Methods: Air-dried G. verum L. herb was used for ethanol extract preparation. Hewlett Packard 6890, 5973A GC/MSD System equipped with an HP-5MS quartz capillary column with geometric dimensions of 30 m{\texttimes}0.25 mm{\texttimes}0.25 μm was used for GC-MS analysis. Results: It was established that the Lady{\textquoteright}s bedstraw ethanol extract is rich in biologically active substances that determine its wide spectrum of pharmacological action. 15 compounds were identified by comparing with library mass spectra. Conclusions: G. verum L. is a promising source of crude herbal drugs. In the future, after additional pharmacognostic studies, G. verum L. herb can be recommended for implementation in the State Pharmacopeia of the Russian Federation.

}, keywords = {Ethanol Extract, Galium verum L., Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, Lady{\textquoteright}s bedstraw}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2020.12.123}, author = {Zaichikova SG and Bokov DO and Kiselevskii MV and Antsyshkina AM and Bondar AA and Prostodusheva TV and Shchepochkina OYu and Gegechkori VI} } @article {1122, title = {Determination of Total Flavonoid Levels of Ethanol Extract Sesewanua Leaf (Clerodendrum Fragrans Wild) With Maceration Method Using UV-Vis Spectrofotometry}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {12}, year = {2020}, month = {March 2020}, pages = {356-360}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {356}, abstract = {

Introduction: Sesewanuwa (Clerodendrum fragrans Wild) is one of the plants with abundant flavonoid content in the leaves. The characteristic flavonoids with the two benzene ring groups cause the process of finding an appropriate extraction technique. Objective: This study aims to determine the total flavonoid levels of ethanol extract of sesewanuwa leaves obtained from maceration extraction methods. Method: This research was carried out by extracting the simplicia of sesewanuwa leaves by maceration method using 96\% ethanol solvent. Comparison between the simplicia and the solvent used is 1:7, then the extract obtained was carried out with initial qualitative identification of flavonoids with simple reagents and the total flavonoid levels were determined using UV-Vis spectrophotometry. Results: The results showed that the ethanol extract of sesewanuwa leaves obtained by maceration extraction method in qualitative and quantitative tests contained flavonoids with quercetin standard with a total content of 13.47\%.This research was carried out by extracting the simplicia of sesewanuwa leaves by maceration method using 96\% ethanol solvent. Comparison between the simplicia and the solvent used is 1:7, then the extract obtained was carried out with initial qualitative identification of flavonoids with simple reagents and the total flavonoid levels were determined using UV-Vis spectrophotometry. Conclusion: The results showed that the ethanol extract of sesewanuwa leaves obtained by maceration extraction method in qualitative and quantitative tests contained flavonoids with quercetin standard with a total content of 13.47\%.

}, keywords = {Maceration, Quercetin, Sesewanuwa, total flavonoid, UV-Vis spectrophotometry}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2020.12.56}, author = {Zulfiayu Sapiun and Paulus Pangalo and Arlan K Imran and Prisca Safriani Wicita and Rizka Puji Astuti Daud} } @article {1209, title = {Development and Evaluation of New Choleretic Agent}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {12}, year = {2020}, month = {August 2020}, pages = {962-966}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {962}, abstract = {

Background: The aim of the research is the determination of pharmacological activity during the development of the optimal way of a new choleretic agent obtaining. The multicomponent herbal medicinal product under the code name Hexaphyte (herbal multicomponent dry extract) is developed. It contains the following species of medicine plant raw materials: Helichrysum arenarium L., Tanacetum vulgare L., Rosa sp., Urtica dioica L., Mentha piperita L., Glycyrrhiza glabra L. in the ratio of 6:2:2:2:1:1. Materials and Methods: Herbal tea was extracted three times with hot water at the temperature of 75-85{\textordmasculine}С; water extracts were combined, filtered and dried. Hexaphyte was standardized by the content of phenolic compounds {\textendash} sum of flavonoids in terms of luteolin standard and isosalipurposide standard. Phenolic compounds (flavonoids) are dominating substances (35-37\%) in the obtained extract. The obtained multicomponent medicine under the code name Hexaphyte was administered per os in the experimental and therapeutic dose of 250 mg/kg to the laboratory animals having experimental induced damages of gallbladder and liver. Results: In Hexaphyte the content of the flavonoid sum (CFS) referred to luteolin standard at a wavelength of 350 nm was not less than 4\%; CFS referred to isosalipurposide standard at a wavelength of 315 nm was not less than 15\%. It was revealed in the results of the realized experiments that it has a choleretic effect superior in a number of indicators to the activity of the Allochol reference drug. The pharmacotherapeutic effect of Hexaphyte at experimental damages of gallbladder and liver is due to the presence of biologically active substances, mainly of phenolic nature. Conclusion: The obtained results of the research argue the feasibility of using the developed multicomponent medicine Hexaphyte containing biologically active substances of phenolic nature in the prevention and complex treatment of hepatobiliary system diseases.

}, keywords = {Choleretic activity, Choleretic herbal medicine Hexaphyte, Experimental damage of liver and gallbladder, Preclinical studies}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2020.12.136}, author = {Ferubko EV and Rendyuk TD and Dargaeva TD and Nikolaev SM} } @article {1152, title = {Development and Validation of Stability Indicating HPLC Method for Determination of Caffeic Acid, Vitexin and Rosmarinic Acid in Thunbergia laurifolia Leaf Extract}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {12}, year = {2020}, month = {May 2020}, pages = {611-618}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {611}, abstract = {

Thunbergia laurifolia has been a popular herb used in Thai traditional medicine for detoxification and as antipyretic. It contains rosmarinic acid (RA), caffeic acid (CA) and vitexin as major compounds. In order to control the herbal quality, the stability indicating high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was developed and validated. The stability study of compounds in T. laurifolia leaf extract was investigated. The chromatographic separation was performed using a reversed-phase C18 column and mobile phase consisted of 0.5\% acetic acid and methanol using a gradient elution with 1.0 mL/min flow rate. The detection wavelength was set at 330 nm. The method was validated for its linearity, precision, accuracy, limit of detection and limit of quantitation. Forced degradation of three compounds in extract showed that they were stable in oxidative condition, but highly labile under alkaline hydrolytic conditions. All three compounds in T. laurifolia leaf extract were stable at room temperature at least 3 months while a remarkable decrease of RA, vitexin and CA in the extract were found in accelerated condition. This finding could be applied for predicting the storage recommendation and expiry of T. laurifolia extract and its related pharmaceutical products.

}, keywords = {Force degradation, Phenolic compound, Phytochemical screening, Stabilityindicating method}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2020.12.91 }, author = {Nanthakarn Woottisin and Sumet Kongkiatpaiboon and Sophida Sukprasert and Korbtham Sathirakul} } @article {1192, title = {The Development of Phyllanthus emblica Extract in Ethosomes for Hair Loss Prevention}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {12}, year = {2020}, month = {June 2020}, pages = {905-910}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {905}, abstract = {

Background: Hair loss is not a serious health problem but leads to decreased self- confidence, personality, and psychological problems. According to Thai traditional medical wisdom, Phyllanthus emblica has the property to prevent hair loss. Ethosomes are a drug delivery system, which can increase drug delivery to deep skin layers and enhance the effectiveness of the active ingredient. Objective: This research aims to develop ethosomes of Phyllanthus emblica extract with beneficial properties. Materials and Methods: Phyllanthus emblica was extracted by a maceration method with 95\% ethanol as a solvent. The total phenolic content of the extracts was determined using the Folin-Ciocalteu method. The antioxidation activity was evaluated by DPPH assay. Ethosomes were formulated by a cold method and their properties were observed. Results: The results showed that the total phenolic content of Phyllanthus emblica extract was 406.37{\textpm}2.39 mg GAE/g extract. The IC50 of antioxidant activity was 7.05{\textpm}0.17 μg/ml. Ethosomes with 0.03\% of Phyllanthus emblica extract, 2\% of soya phosphatidylcholine, and 20\% of ethanol had the highest percentage of entrapment efficiency (65.26\%{\textpm}1.80\%). The ethosomes of Phyllanthus emblica extract was the spherical shape and white colloid. The particle size, polydispersity index, zeta potential, and pH of ethosomes were 0.43{\textpm}0.00 μm, 0.44{\textpm}0.03, -10.40{\textpm}0.28 mV, and 4.06{\textpm}0.03, respectively. Conclusion: The ethosomes of Phyllanthus emblica extract had good properties and area possible alternative product for hair loss prevention.

}, keywords = {Entrapment efficiency, Ethosomes, Phyllanthus emblica}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2020.12.128}, author = {Pornpun Laovachirasuwan and Wutthichart Fuangbangluang and Atchariyaporn Phanichanaphan and Issarapong Nasomroop and Methin Phadungkit} } @article {1086, title = {Diversity of Pteridophyta in Lubuak Mato Kuciang Padang Panjang, Sumatera Barat}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {12}, year = {2020}, month = {February 2020}, pages = {180-185}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {180}, abstract = {

Padang Panjang city located at an altitude of 650 to 850 meters above sea level, so that weather cold and cool. Temperatures range from 17 {\textdegree}C to 26.1 {\textdegree}C and with 3,295 mm/ year of rainfall. This area is rich in the diversity of flora and fauna. Pteridophyta is one of the flora that has a unique diversity of species and has the potential for tremendous utilization such as ornamental plants, medicines and vegetable plants. The study was conducted in the Lubuak Mato Kuciang area of Padang Panjang City, West Sumatra, which is currently being developed for tourism. The aim of this study obtain collect data and information about the diversity of ferns in Lubuk Mato Kuciang. The activities of the study are conducted to collect species as much as possible. Identification of fern species was carried out in the Laboratory of Educational Science. Mathematics and Science Faculty. Padang State University. The identification of flora was analyzed descriptively. The identification species results were obtained through descriptive analysis. The results of this study obtains that there were 21 species of fern that include 11 families. They were namely; Selaginellaceace including Selaginella sp, Selaginella plana Hieron and Selaginella wildenowii; Lomariopsidaceae family including Neplholepisbiserrata; Pterisvittata L; Adiatumpedatum; Cyatheaceae family, including Cyatheacontaminans; Gleicheinaceae including Gleichenialinearis; Marrattiaceae family including Marrattiafraxinea; Lindsaeaceae family including Sphenomeris chinensis; and Dryopteridaceae family including Nephroletis cordifolia.

}, keywords = {Diversity, Identification, Lubuk mato kuciang, Pteridophytha}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2020.12.27}, author = {Skunda Diliarosta and Rehani Ramadhani and Dewi Indriani} } @article {1188, title = {Drug of Action Cassia Alata Leaves Extract as Antiviral to Dengue Virus Serotype-2 in vitro}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {12}, year = {2020}, month = {June 2020}, pages = {864-871}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {864}, abstract = {

Background and Objectives: Dengue viruses (DENV) is a mosquito-borne members of the Flaviridae family.To date, more than 2.5 billion people in over 100 countries are at risk of infection, and approximately 20 million infections were reported annually. Currently, There is no specific antiviral treatment available for DENV infection. Natural products possess a wide range of biological and biochemical potential. Among them, plants are one of the most important sources for discovering new drugs for therapy. Our previous study, showed that Cassia alata has potency as antiviral to DENV, however drug of action still unclear. Materials and Methods: We explore the drug of action of C. alata leaves exract and its fraction through time of addition studies and effect of solvents wtih the dose based on the previous study. Results: The most effective inhibition druf of action was determined by focus assay. Meanwhile the toxicity was measured by MTT assay. These studies demosntrated that ethanol extract of Cassia alata 1 mg/ml showed strong inhibition in both early step (receptor and attachment to host cells) and post infection with inhibition 96.04 \% and 99.16 \%.Compared with those fractions, Cassia alata ethanol extract has strongest inhibition DENV in every step of virus replication. Conclussion: Cassia alata ethanol extract has strongest inhibition DENV in every step of virus replication with the average of inhibition more than 95 \%. Ethyl acetate and hexane has strongest inihibition with the average of inhibition 100 \%.

}, keywords = {Antiviral, Cassia alata, Dengue virus, Early step, Post infection}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2020.12.124}, author = {Marissa Angelina and Muhammad Hanafi and Franciscus D Suyatna and Beti Ernawati Dewi} } @article {1027, title = {Detailed Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical Screening of Stem and Stem Bark of Ficus semicordata Buch.-Ham. Ex sm. - An Extra Pharmacopoeial Drug of Ayurveda}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {11}, year = {2019}, month = {October 2019}, pages = {1303-1311}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {1303}, abstract = {

Introduction: Stem bark of Bhumi udumbara (Ficus semicordata Buch.-Ham. ex Sm.) is used traditionally in the treatment of leprosy, ulcer, dysentery, wound, pregnancy, complaints of gastric, liver, bladder and various disorders. In present study, stem and stem bark of F. semicordata are explored for their microscopic including powder microscopy, physiochemical and preliminary phytochemical aspects. Materials and Methods: Stem and stem bark of the plant, after proper authentication by BSI Kolkata, were evaluated following standard procedures. Results: Stem is hard, cylindrical, cut pieces measures about 10 - 25cm in length and 0.4 {\textendash} 0.8 cm in diameter. Diagrammatic transverse section of stem shows outer cork followed by wide parenchymatous cortex with prismatic and rhomboidal crystals, starch grains and tannin content. Powder light brown in colour; odour woody; taste tasteless to astringent; texture fibrous. Stem bark is hard, single quilled after drying, outer dark reddish brown in colour with presence of lenticels, longitudinal cut fibres, rough in surface. Diagrammatic section, of the bark, shows outer several layered cork followed by cortical region along with medullary rays. Powder tortilla(brown) in colour; odour slightly aromatic; taste astringent; texture fibrous. Loss on drying at 110{\textdegree}C was found to be 7.41\% and 8.60\% of stem and stem bark respectively. HPTLC results shows 3 peaks and 0 peak at 254 and 366 nm of stem and 3 peaks at 254 and 366 nm of stem bark respectively. Discussion and Conclusion: Woody stem and presence of brown content, tannin, rhomboidal and prismatic crystals in stem and stem bark are the diagnostic characters.

}, keywords = {Anukta Dravya, Bhu-udumbara, Bhuindumer, Extra-pharmacopoeial, Ficus semicordata}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2019.11.202}, author = {Gupta Shashi and Acharya Rabinarayan and Harisha CR and Shukla Vinay} } @article {928, title = {Determination of Specific and Non-Specific Parameters of Simplicia and Ethanolic 70\% Extract of Gadung Tubers (Dioscorea hispida)}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {11}, year = {2019}, month = {July 2019}, pages = {759-763}, type = {Original Research Study}, chapter = {759}, abstract = {

Background: D. hispida can be used as a painkiller, rheumatic drugs and antioxidant. Based on its medicinal properties, D. hispida can be used as a traditional medicine that must be guaranteed on quality, safety and benefit. Therefore, standardization is needed. This aim of this study was to obtain some specific and non-specific parameter of simplicia and ethanolic 70\% extract of D. hispida tubers from three different regions. Materials and Methods: The samples were macerated by using ethanol 70\%. Results: The results showed that the specific parameters of D. hispida simplicia; the total water soluble extract was 11.25-16.20\%; the total ethanol soluble extract was 6.42-9.39\%; the chromatogram profile was obtained by using thin layer chromatography in toluene-ethyl acetate-chloroform (5:1:4) mobile phase with β{\textendash}sitosterol as standard, the total phenolic content was 2.15{\textendash}2.50 expressed in mgGAE/g simplicia. The non-specific parameters of D. hispida simplicia; the total loss on drying was 10.53-12.40\%; the total ash content was 5.81-5.94\%; the total acid insoluble ash content was 0.20-0.22\%. The specific parameters of D. hispida extract; the total phenolic content was 10.30-11.72 expressed in mgGAE/g extract. The non-specific parameters of D. hispida extract; the total water content was 10.27-10.47\%; the total ash content was 2.84-2.93\%; the total acid insoluble ash content was 0.14-0.19. Conclusion: conform the parameters.

}, keywords = {D. hispida, Gadung, Non-specific parameter, Specific parameter, standardization}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2019.11.120}, author = {Sasmita Retno Sari and Berna Elya and Katrin} } @article {980, title = {Development and Validation of a Spectrophotometric Procedure for Determining Silicon in Common Horsetail (Equisetum arvense L.) Herb}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {11}, year = {2019}, month = {September 2019}, pages = {1124-1131}, chapter = {1124}, abstract = {

Background: An accurate, simple and selective UV-spectrophotometric method was developed for the estimation of silicon in medicinal plant raw material {\textendash} horsetail herb (Equisetum arvense L.) of Russian origin. Methods: The determination of total silicon content in terms of silicon dioxide (SiO2) by the direct ultraviolet{\textendash}visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometry method (at a wavelength of 815 {\textpm} 5 nm) in the horsetail herb is based on the formation of yellow-colored silicomolybdic acid, and its further reduction to molybdenum blue. Results: Recoveries were found to be in the range of 100.2 to 105.1\% and \%RSD was less than 2\%. Conclusion: The developed method is accurate, specific, precise within an interval 2-12\% and suitable for the analysis of horsetail herb commercial samples.

}, keywords = {Equisetum arvense, Horsetail herb, Medicinal plant raw material, Silicon}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2019.11.175}, author = {Aleksandr Vladimirovich Nikulin and Olga Georgievna Potanina and Evgeniy Alexandrovich Platonov and Dmitry Olegovich Bokov and Olga Aleksandrovna Smyslova and Rimma Aleksandrovna Abramovich} } @article {1025, title = {Development of Ethosome Containing Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia Linn.) Fruit Fraction and In Vitro Skin Penetration}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {11}, year = {2019}, month = {October 2019}, pages = {1242-1251}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {1242}, abstract = {

Objective: Bitter melon fruit, which is containing charantin, has poor penetration through the skin. This problem can be solved with the lipid vesicle called ethosomes that offers better skin penetration. This study was aimed to develop ethosomes for improving skin penetration ability of charantin. Methods: Bitter melon was extracted with ethanol 80\% and fractionated with dichloromethane. Ethosomes were formulated with a various concentration equal to 2\% (F1), 3\% (F2) and 4\% (F3) of bitter melon fruits fraction (BMFF) and prepared using thin layer hydration method. The obtained ethosomes were characterized, then the penetration study was conducted using Franz diffusion cells. Results: The results showed that the BMFF was a dry, brown-greenish fraction and gave a positive test for a steroid. The entrapment efficiency of ethosomes F1, F2 and F3 was 91.50 {\textpm} 0.40\%, 92.62 {\textpm} 0.26\% and 83.85 {\textpm} 1.10\%, respectively. Moreover, the particle size (Dv90) of ethosomes F1, F2 and F3 was 1083.33 {\textpm} 15.27 nm, 1736.67 {\textpm} 11.55 nm and 1976.67 {\textpm} 5.77 nm, respectively. Ethosomes F1, F2 and F3 resulted polydispersity index of 0.42 {\textpm} 0.02, 0.35 {\textpm} 0.05 and 0.50 {\textpm} 0.11, as well as zeta potential of -54.33 {\textpm} 0.75, -57.50 {\textpm} 0.44 and -50.60 {\textpm} 0.98, respectively. Besides, all ethosomes had a spherical shape. The research revealed that ethosome F2 was the optimal ethosome among another formulas. Cumulative percentage of penetrated stigmasterol glycoside for ethosome F2 was 18.25 {\textpm} 0.08\%, while the control solution did not penetrate within 20 h. Conclusion: This research demonstrated that the ethosome could increase the skin penetration of stigmasterol glycoside, which is charantin content, from the fraction of bitter melon fruit.

}, keywords = {Bitter melon fruits, Charantin, Ethosomes, Skin penetration}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2019.11.193}, author = {Silvia Surini and Antik R Arnedy and Raditya Iswandana} } @article {934, title = {Difference of Acidic Adding Effect in Ethanol Extraction of White Mulberry Stem Bark (Morus alba) and DPP-4 Inhibiting Activity Screening for Identifying its Antidiabetic Potential}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {11}, year = {2019}, month = {July 2019}, pages = {790-795}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {790}, abstract = {

Objective: Murberry (Morus alba) is one of the plants that can be used to treat diabetes and bioactive compounds that play a role are apigenin. Apigenin compounds have been reported to have an antidiabetic effect and are found in the form of glycosides. To separate apigenin from its glycosides, it takes the process of hydrolysis using acid. This study aims to look at the differences between ethanol extracts without hydrolysis with acids and ethanol extracts which are hydrolyzed by acid and determine their activity as dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors in vitro. Methods: Morus alba stem bark dry powder was extracted MAE using 96\% ethanol with acid hydrolysis using HCl 2 N and extracted without acid hydrolysis then apigenin levels can be measured by each extraction process using HPLC. DPP-4 activity was evaluated using glycyl-prolyl-7-amino-4-methyl coumarin (Gly-Pro-AMC) substrate then the inhibitory effect of extracts was determined based on the number of free AMCs by measuring fluorescence at excitation wavelengths of 350-360 nm and emission wavelengths of 450-465 nm using micro-plate readers. Sitagliptin is used as a positive control of DPP-4 inhibition in this test. Results: The ethanol extraction method with acid hydrolysis can attract more apigenin compounds than the ethanol extraction method without acid hydrolysis. The level of apigenin in the sample of ethanol extract with acid hydrolysis was 0.16\%, and in the ethanol extract without acid hydrolysis was 0.04\%. The amount of inhibitory activity of DPP-4 Morus alba stem bark extract was 23\%, which is 0.33 times the inhibition of sitagliptin activity. Conclusion: Extraction methods with acid hydrolysis are more effective in attracting apigenin compounds than without acid hydrolysis. Morus alba stem bark extract has an anti-diabetic effect through the mechanism of action of DPP-4 inhibitors can be used as a reference for therapy of diabetes mellitus from natural ingredients.

}, keywords = {Apigenin, DPP IV, Morus alba}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2019.11.126}, author = {Muhajri Agusfina and Fadlina Chany Saputri and Aditya Sindu Sakti and Abdul Mun{\textquoteright}im} } @article {983, title = {The Diversity of Biologically Active Compounds in the Rhizomes of Recently Discovered Zingiberaceae Plants Native to North Eastern Thailand}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {11}, year = {2019}, month = {September 2019}, pages = {1014-1022}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {1014}, abstract = {

Objective: To identify and quantify the bioactive compounds, along with biological activities, of native Thai edible Zingiberaceae. Methods: The bioactive compounds evaluated were phenolic acids, flavonoid, vitamin C, curcumin, 6-gingerol, eugenol and essential amino acids; analyses involved HPLC and LCMS/MS. Antioxidant activities were assessed by DPPH and FRAP assays. Results: Zingiber officinale was the richest source of bioactive compounds, followed by Z. officinale, Alpinia zerumbet and Alpinia conchigera. Total phenolic content and total flavonoid contents ranged widely across these species (17 to 200 mg GAE/100 g DW and 17 to 66 mg RE/100 g DW). All the species studied possessed strong antiglycation properties, ranging from 82 to 98\%, with strong positive correlations of total phenolic content and antioxidant activity. The contents of curcumin, 6-gingerol, eugenol and vitamin C were in the range of 1 to 26, 1 to 140 μg/ g DW, 5 to 1600 and 4 to 21 mg/100 g DW, respectively. Seven essential amino acids identified by using LCMS/MS were found in most samples studied ranging from 2 to 6752 μg/100 g DW. Conclusion: Z. officinale is an abundant source of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity in all these samples. These plants are fresh sources for developing novel functional ingredients in either food or cosmetics.

}, keywords = {Antiglycation, Antioxidants, Bioactive compounds, Essential amino acids, Ginger family}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2019.11.160}, author = {Theeraphan Chumroenphat and Issaraporn Somboonwatthanakul and Surapon Saensouk and Sirithon Siriamornpun} } @article {577, title = {Detection and Quantification of Major Phytochemical Markers for Standardization of Talinum Portulacifolium, Gomphrena Serrata, Alternanthera Sessilis and Euphorbia Heterophylla by HPLC}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {10}, year = {2018}, month = {March 2018}, pages = {439-446}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {439}, abstract = {

Background: High-performance liquid chromatography is one of the major analytical techniques used in the quality control of phytochemicals. Objective: This research article presents the development of HPLC method to detect and quantify the major marker components, kaempferol, and quercetin from four plant species. Materials and Methods: HPLC method was developed for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of plant extracts by using orthophosphoric acid and methanol (95:5) at 370 nm for kaempferol, methanol and orthophosphoric acid (60:40) at 262nm for quercetin. Results: Kaempferol was detected from the hydro alcoholic extracts of Talinum portulacifolium leaves (RT 13.720, concentration 1.08 mg/ml) and flowers of Gomphrena serrata (RT 13.758, concentration 2.13mg/ml). Kaempferol was reported for the first time from Gomphrena serrata. Quercetin was separated and identified from the hydro alcoholic extracts Alternanthera sessilis stems (RT 6.503, concentration 0.01mg/ml). The hydroalcoholic extract of Euphorbia heterophylla stems (RT 6.588, concentration 0.01mg/ml) was also evaluated for the presence of quercetin. Conclusion: The method developed is very useful tool for qualifying and quantifying the plant specimens as well as their extracts.

}, keywords = {Extracts., HPLC, Kaempferol, Marker, Plant specimens, Quality control, Quercetin}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2018.3.72}, url = {http://fulltxt.org/article/505}, author = {Mamillapalli Vani and Shaik Abdul Rahaman and Avula Prameela Rani} } @article {525, title = {Development of Standard Operating Protocol for Slide Preparation of Powdered Bark Samples with Varying Grinding Techniques.}, journal = {Pharmacog Journal}, volume = {10}, year = {2018}, month = {January-2018}, pages = {265-271}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {265}, abstract = {

Background: Powder microscopy is the most common method to authenticate herbal drugs. The botanical origin and quality can be determined based on cellular features. Objective: To develop a standard operating protocol to prepare slides of powdered bark samples obtained by using different grinding techniques. Materials and methods: Alstonia scholaris, Saraca asoca, Syzygium cumini, Terminalia arjuna and Pongamia pinnata were selected for study. Three samples of each bark were studied: Sample A was collected from NISCAIR Pusa, New Delhi. Sample B and C were procured from industries and were coded as: AP I, AP II, AP III, AP IV and AP V and MP I, MP II, MP III, MP IV and MP V respectively. The slides were prepared by soaking and chemical treatment and photographed by Motic microscope. The samples were observed for general and specific features of the bark and the impact of grinding (industrial grinding and blade grinding in laboratory) on probability of change in various microscopical features. Results: The microscopical features were found to be stable and specific, which can be used to determine the botanical identity of the drug. There was no significant difference in microscopical characters of powdered barks which emphasized that grinding technique does not have any impact on powder microscopy of different bark samples. The method of preparation of slide was also optimized. Conclusion: Powder microscopy, irrespective of grinding technique can be used as a cheap, fast, efficient and accurate method to authenticate herbs or distinguishing species with similar morphological characters without cutting and examining sections.

}, keywords = {Grinding technique, Powder microscopy, Slide optimization}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2018.2.47}, url = {http://fulltxt.org/article/477}, author = {Dharya Singh and Vidhu Aeri and DB Ananthanarayana} } @article {493, title = {Dipeptidyl peptidase IV Inhibitory Activity of Fraction from White Tea Ethanolic Extract (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze) ex vivo}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {10}, year = {2018}, month = {December 2017}, pages = {190-193}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {190}, abstract = {

Background: Treatment for type-2 diabetes mellitus focuses on the incretin hormone, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1). However, it has a short half-life. Inhibition of the enzyme Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP IV) required maintaining the active form of GLP-1. Based on the previous studies on the highest activity of DPP IV enzyme inhibition of white tea extract, this study conducted on the fraction of white tea extract using rat blood serum (ex vivo). Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the inhibitory activity of fraction from white tea extract. Methods: White tea leaves extracted with ethanol. The inhibitory activity determined by using rat blood serum as DPP IV enzyme source (ex vivo), AMC (7-amino 4-methyl coumarin) as fluorescence substrate of DPP IV and sitagliptin as the standard reference. The the cleavage of fluorescence reaction product observed by a microplate reader with \λex = 360 nm and \λem = 460 nm at 37oC. Data expressed as mean \± SD and the IC50 value determined by nonlinear regression curve and fit using Prism Graph 7. Result: Methanol fraction (250 \μg/mL) has the greater inhibition percentage (50.487\%), and the fraction of n-hexane and ethyl acetate are 32.417\% and 36.541\%. The methanol fraction IC50 value is 227 \μg /mL. Conclusion: The methanol fraction is the most active to inhibit DPP IV enzyme.

}, keywords = {Antidiabetic, Camellia sinensis, Dipeptidyl peptidase IV, DPP IV, Fraction, White tea.}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2018.1.32}, url = {http://fulltxt.org/article/418}, author = {Meiliza Ekayanti and Rani Sauriasari and Berna Elya} } @article {344, title = {Designing monographs for Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Lavandula angustifolia L.: Two Lebanese species with significant medicinal potentials}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {9}, year = {2017}, month = {May 2017}, pages = {452-474}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {452}, abstract = {

Introduction: The world health organization recommends validating medicinal plants to ensure safety and efficacy. Lavandula is valued for the production of essential oil used in aromatherapy. Rosmarinus is known for its folk use as anti-oxidant and antidiabetic. This study aims to design monographs for Rosmarinus officinalis (Linn.) and Lavandula angustifolia (Linn.) cultivated, in conditions similar to their natural habitat, at Beirut Arab University botanical garden. Also screening the antioxidant activity of both plants, and assessing the antidiabetic effect of R. officinalis (Linn.). Methods: macroscopic and microscopic examination, hydrodistillation to obtain essential oils (EOs), thin layer chromatography, Gas chromatography-Mass spectrometry, and physiochemical properties of the EOs were determined. The antioxidant effect of the EOs is determined by DPPH assay. The antidiabetic effect of Rosemary EO is investigated using alloxan-induced diabetic mice. Results: the qualities of studied species are in agreement with the standards described in WHO monographs and in the British pharmacopeia. Composition of the EO produced from either Rosemary (REO) or Lavender (LEO) collected at different months showed differences. The EO of both showed significant antioxidant effects in DPPH assay (p\<0.05). In vivo investigation of the antidiabetic effect of REO showed a significant antidiabetic effect in diabetic mouse model (p\<0.05). Conclusion: both plant species and their EOs fulfilled most of standards specified by the British Pharmacopeia 2013. Rosemary collected in April (Spring) showed the best antioxidant activity. Lavender collected in September (Early Fall) showed the best antioxidant activity. REO revealed significant lowering in blood glucose level at the dose of 110 mg/kg.

}, keywords = {Glandular trichome, Optical rotation, Prismatic crystals of Calcium oxalate, Refractive index, Rosmarinic acid}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2017.4.75}, url = {/files/PJ-9-4/10.5530pj.2017.4.75}, author = {Mariam Koleilat and Karim Raafat and Abdalla El-Lakany and Maha Aboul-Ela} } @article {428, title = {Determination of Antipyretic and Antioxidant Activity of Cassia occidentalis Linn Methanolic Seed Extract}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {9}, year = {2017}, month = {September 2017}, pages = {913-916}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {913}, abstract = {

Objective: To perform the pharmacognostical screening and determination of antipyretic and antioxidant activity of Cassia occidentalis L. Methanolic seed extract by different in-vitro models. Methods: The different pharmacognostical parameters were evaluated as per standard procedure. Finally, antipyretic (Brewer\’s Yeast Pyrexia model) and antioxidant activity (DPPH and Hydrogen Pyrode Method) was evaluated by adopting different methods. Results: The extracts showed a marked antipyretic effect (Figure 1) by causing a reduction in yeast-induced fever. Methanolic extract (400 mg/kg) showed the effect to the same degree as paracetamol (20 mg/kg, i.p.). The experimentally induced laboratory model was employed in evaluating the antipyretic activities of methanolic extracts of Cassia occidentalis L. The extract caused a better hypothermal activity against yeast-induced pyrexia in rats. Free radical scavenging activity of Cassia occidentalis L. was found because polyphenolic compounds present in plant contribute significantly to the total antioxidant capacity of the seed. Flavonoids play some important pharmacological roles against diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, inflammation and allergy. Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that the methanolic seed extract of Cassia occidentalis L. possesses strong antipyretic and antioxidant activity. This study described many pharmacognostical features and antioxidant activity of seeds of Cassia occidentalis L. which will give a new direction for the future scientific research.

}, keywords = {Antioxidant., Antipyretic, Cassia occidentalis L., Pharmacological, Phytochemical}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2017.6.143}, url = {http://fulltxt.org/article/196}, author = {Vijay Vikram Singh and Jainendra Jain and Arun Kumar Mishra} } @article {268, title = {Determination of Rubraxanthone in the Latex of Asam Kandis (Garcinia cowa Roxb) by Reverse Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography.}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {9}, year = {2017}, month = {February 2017}, pages = {288-291}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {288}, abstract = {

Context: Rubraxanthone is a major compound found in Garcinia cowa Roxb which has various biological activities. This compound is likely to be responsible for the pharmacological activities of this plant. The latex of this plant was one of the source of this compound. To prevent counterfeiting, it is essential to develop a method of analysis to determine the levels of these compounds in the latex of G. cowa. Aims: To develop and validated a reverse phase-high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) technique for determination of rubraxanthone in the latex of G. cowa. Settings and Design: RP-HPLC analysis. Methods and Material: The sample was powdered and dissolve in methanol and then subjected to Reverse Phase High Performace Liquid Chromatoraphy (RP-HPLC). Separation was carried out in a reversed-phase column Shimadzu Shimp-pack VP\–ODS (4.6 x 250 mm). The elution was performed with isocratic solvent using formic acid 0.4 \% v/v in methanol (15:85) with a flow rate 1 ml/minute. The solvents used for the mobile phase were filtered through membrane filter (0.45 mm pore size) and degassed before use. Total running time was 20 minutes and the sample injection volume of injection was 20 ml. While the wavelength of the UV-VIS detector was set at 243.2 nm. Results: The detection and the quantitation limits of rubraxanthone were 1.119 mg/mL and 3.731 \μg/mL, respectively. A regression analysis was performed, with the observation of good linearity (r = 0.998). The values obtained for precision and accuracy determination are in agreement with ICH guidelines. It was found that rubraxanthone in dichloromethane extract of latex G. cowa was 56.56\%. Conclusions: The results demonstrated that the developed method is a reliable HPLC technique for determination of rubraxanthone in the latex of G. cowa.

}, keywords = {Counterfeiting, Isocratic method, Latex of Garcinia cowa Roxb, RP-HPLC, rubraxanthone, Standarization}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2017.2.50}, url = {http://phcogj.com/fulltext/317}, author = {Dachriyanus and Nova Susanti Asjar and Meri Susanti} } @article {231, title = {Development and Evaluation of Herbal Sunscreen}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {9}, year = {2017}, month = {December 2016}, pages = {83-97}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {83}, abstract = {

Thus present research work deals with the development and evaluation of topical photo protective formulation, containing antioxidant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory and rather photo protective poly phenols like curcumin, quercetin, resveratrol and safranal. The present research work provides stable natural photo protective formulation with antioxidant potential, high SPF and more important uniform UVA/UVB protection.

}, keywords = {Curcumin, Quercetin, Resveratrol, safranal, SPF., Sunscreen}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2017.1.15}, author = {Mukund Manikrao Donglikar and Sharada Laxman Deore} } @article {237, title = {Differentiation of Five Commercially Available Triphala churnas of an Ayurvedic Formulation by Elemental Fingerprint}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {9}, year = {2017}, month = {November 2016}, pages = {117-122.}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {117}, abstract = {

Introduction:Triphala churna (TPC) is one of the well known Ayurvedic powdered preparations of Indian System of Medicine and is used in the treatment of various diseases. Elemental pattern of TPC was developed in order to investigate the identity and quality of commercial TPC drugs. Method: Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was used for the quantitative determination of ten essential and trace elements in five marketed samples of Triphala churna. The concentration patterns of these elements were deciphered by multivariate statistical analysis such as hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA), fuzzy c-means (FCM) and k-means (KM) cluster analysis. Results: The elemental concentrations ranged from 1.3 mg/kg (Cr, TPC3) to 14220 mg/kg (K, TPC4). The elemental fingerprint of Triphala churna was established based on three churnas viz. TPC1, TPC3 and TPC5, which were found in one cluster with a very high degree of similarity by KM, FCM and HCA techniques. Conclusion: Based on the results, the graphical pattern of elements detected in these samples can be considered as elemental fingerprint of Triphala churna and can be used for authentication and/or to determine the quality of commercial TPC drugs.\ 

}, keywords = {Ayurvedic Drugs, Elemental Fingerprint, Fuzzy c-Means, Hierarchical Cluster Analysis, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, k-Means, Triphala churna}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2017.1.20}, author = {Venkata Siva Satyanarayana Kantamreddi and V. Thirumala Veni and Murali Krishna Malasani and Boddana Simhachalam} } @article {441, title = {Distribution, Ethnobotany, Pharmacognosy and Phytoconstituents of Coptis teeta Wall.: A Highly Valued and Threatened Medicinal Plant of Eastern Himalayas}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {9}, year = {2017}, month = {November 2017}, pages = {s28-s34}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {s28}, abstract = {

Objectives:\ To study the distribution, traditional knowledge, dose and preparations, phytoconstituents, pharmacognostic characters and to correlate phytoconstituents and the claimed health benefits among the tribal people of Arunachal Pradesh if any, the present study was carried out. Methods: Field survey and interview were used for ethnobotany and protocol given in Shah and Seth (2010), Kakote et. al.,(2012) and Wallis (2011) was followed to study pharmacognostic studies while GC-MS was used in the studies of phytoconstituents. Results: This study reports numbers of volatile and non-volatile compounds from the rhizome of Coptis teeta with high percentage of berberine alkaloids. The study also reports alkaloid deposition at parenchymatous tissues and vascular tissues of rhizome. Phytoconstituents presents in the ethanolic extract of C.teeta cold be related to health problems and phytoconstituents as claimed by tribal people of Arunachal Pradesh. Conclusion: Locally called Mishmi teeta in Arunachal Pradesh, Coptis teeta Wall. is a well-known medicinal plant used among Mishmi and other tribes of Arunachal Pradesh for health problems like loose motion, stomach pain, diarrhoea and malaria. This endemic and threatened medicinal plant contains numbers of biologically active compounds and need in-situ as well as ex-situ conservation.

}, keywords = {Berberine, Eastern Himalayas, Medicinal plant, Mishmi tribe, Phytoconstituents, Threatened}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2017.6s.154}, url = {http://fulltxt.org/article/378}, author = {Temin Payum} } @article {406, title = {DNA Fingerprinting Profile and Quality Control Standardization of Folklore Medicinal Plant Exacum lawii}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {9}, year = {2017}, month = {September 2017}, pages = {775-785}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {775}, abstract = {

Context and Aim: Exacum lawii (Gentianaceae) is bitter folk medicinal herb. The study deals with molecular investigation by DNA fingerprinting profile of Exacum lawii, quality control and phytochemical standardization of Exacum lawii. Methods: The DNA fingerprinting profile was performed by RAPD technique using 3 pairs of primers. The quality control standardization was done as per the WHO guidelines and official methods of AOAC. Phytochemical standardization employed quantitative estimations of phytoconstituents by spectrophotometric and identification using GCMS technique. The quantification of Swertiamerin and Ursolic acid in Exacum lawii was carried by HPLC. Results: Macroscopical and microscopical examination confirmed the diagnostic morphological and histological features. The content of vitamins, minerals and fatty acids were estimated. Physicochemical parameters obtained within the provided limits as per WHO. The phytochemical screening of ethanolic extract and its fraction revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, terpenoids, glycosides and steroids Total phenolics (57.4mg/g tannic acid equivalent), total tannins (15.3 mg/gm), total flavonoids (51.4 mg/gm rutin equivalent), total flavonols (5.4 mg/gm) and carbohydrates (12.6 mg/gm D-fructose equivalent) content were estimated using spectroscopic techniques. The GC-MS data revealed 20 compounds. Swertiamerin and Ursolic acid content was 119.59 mg/gm and 5.34 mg/gm respectively. Conclusion: Present study provides the referential information to develop a monograph for quality control standardization of Exacum lawii.

Key words: Exacum lawii, DNA fingerprinting, Swertiamerin, Ursolic acid, GC-MS.

}, keywords = {DNA fingerprinting, Exacum lawii, GC-MS., Swertiamerin, Ursolic acid}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2017.6.122}, url = {http://fulltxt.org/article/175}, author = {Sonam Sharma and Siva Hemalatha} } @article {206, title = {Duboisia leichhardtii (F.Muell.) Extracts Inhibit The Growth of Bacterial Triggers of Selected Autoimmune Inflammatory Diseases}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {8}, year = {2016}, month = {September 2016}, pages = {542-550}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {542}, abstract = {

Introduction: Duboisia leichhardtii F.Muell. is a medium to large tree which is native to subtropical regions of eastern Australia. Duboisia spp. contain a number of psychoactive tropane and pyrrolidine alkaloids with reported antibacterial activity. Despite this, D. leichhardtii leaf extracts have not been rigorously examined for growth inhibitory properties against many bacteria, including the bacterial triggers of autoimmune inflammatory diseases. Methods: The antimicrobial activity of D. leichhardtii leaf solvent extracts was investigated by disc diffusion and growth time course assays against a panel of bacterial triggers of autoimmune diseases. The growth inhibitory activity was further quantified by MIC determination and growth time course assays. Toxicity was determined using the Artemia franciscana nauplii bioassay. Results: Methanolic and aqueous D. leichhardtii leaf solvent extracts were potent inhibitors of the bacterial triggers of rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. The methanolic extract displayed the most potent bacterial growth inhibitory activity. It was particularly potent against P. mirabilis (MICs of 85 and 116 g/mL against reference and clinical strains respectively) and P. vulgaris (MIC of 187 g/mL). The methanolic extract was also a good inhibitor of K. pneumoniae growth (MICs of 143 and 118 g/mL against reference and clinical strains respectively). The aqueous and ethyl acetate extracts were also potent bacterial growth inhibitors, albeit with higher MIC values. The antibacterial activity of the methanolic and aqueous D. leichhardtii leaf extracts were further investigated by growth time course assays which showed significant growth inhibition in cultures of P. mirabilis and K. pneumoniae within 1 h of exposure. All extracts were determined to be nontoxic in the Artemia franciscana nauplii bioassay, indicating their safety for use in preventing these autoimmune inflammatory diseases. Conclusions: The lack of toxicity of the D. leichhardtii leaf extracts and their growth inhibitory bioactivity against the bacterial triggers of rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis indicate their potential in the development of new therapies targeting the onset of these diseases.

}, keywords = {ankylosing spondylitis, Corkwood, Hyoscyamine., multiple sclerosis, Rheumatic Heart Disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Scopolamine, Solanaceae}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2016.6.5}, author = {Ian Edwin Cock} } @article {1476, title = {Dynamic Comparison of Free Radical Scavenging Abilities of Hypericum Perforatum L., Herba Verbenae Officinalis, and Valeriana Officinalis L. Extracts}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {7}, year = {2015}, month = {09th Mar, 2015}, pages = {198-204}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {198}, abstract = {

Objectives: The purpose of this research was to compare the dynamic antioxidant activities and the free radical scavenging abilities of three botanical supplements, Hypericum perforatum L. (HPL), Herba Verbena Officinalis (HVO), and Valeriana officinalis L. (VO), which have been reported to effectively treat menopause symptoms. Methods: The antioxidant activities of the three supplements were determined by the ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP) assay. In addition, their free radical scavenging abilities were studied by ftheir interactions with the stable radicals of 2, 2\’-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). Results: The results indicated that the HPL ethanolic extract exhibited greater antioxidant activity (1.2688 \± 0.01 mmol Trolox/g) than the HVO ethanolic extract (1.1686\± 0.043 mmol Trolox/g) and the VO ethanolic extract (0.2579 \± 0.0031 mmol Trolox/g) as compared to Nilestriol (0.0026\±0.0012), a positive control agent in the experiment. Moreover, the HPL extract showed remarkable free radical scavenging activity against ABTS\•+, and the HVO extract was the most potent against DPPH\•. Conclusion: These activities may be attributed to the total flavonoid or phenolic acid contents of among these extracts.

Key words: ABTS\•+, DPPH\•, Hypericum perforatum L.,Herba Verbena Officinalis, Menopause Oxidative Stress, Valeriana officinalis L.

}, keywords = {ABTS{\textbullet}+, DPPH{\textbullet}, Herba Verbena Officinalis, Hypericum perforatum L., Menopause Oxidative Stress, Valeriana officinalis L.}, author = {Yi-ming Li and Yan-Ru Liu and Bing-Kun Xiao and Jian-Yun Yang and Rong-Qing Huang} } @article {57, title = {Dynamic Comparison of Free Radical Scavenging Abilities of Hypericum Perforatum L., Herba Verbenae Officinalis, and Valeriana Officinalis L. Extracts}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {7}, year = {2015}, month = {01/2015}, pages = {198-204}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {198}, abstract = {

Objectives: The purpose of this research was to compare the dynamic antioxidant activities and the free radical scavenging abilities of three botanical supplements, Hypericum perforatum L. (HPL), Herba Verbena Officinalis (HVO), and Valeriana officinalis L. (VO), which have been reported to effectively treat menopause symptoms. Methods: The antioxidant activities of the three supplements were determined by the ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP) assay. In addition, their free radical scavenging abilities were studied by ftheir interactions with the stable radicals of 2, 2\’-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). Results: The results indicated that the HPL ethanolic extract exhibited greater antioxidant activity (1.2688 \± 0.01 mmol Trolox/g) than the HVO ethanolic extract (1.1686\± 0.043 mmol Trolox/g) and the VO ethanolic extract (0.2579 \± 0.0031 mmol Trolox/g) as compared to Nilestriol (0.0026\±0.0012), a positive control agent in the experiment. Moreover, the HPL extract showed remarkable free radical scavenging activity against ABTS\•+, and the HVO extract was the most potent against DPPH\•. Conclusion: These activities may be attributed to the total flavonoid or phenolic acid contents of among these extracts.

}, keywords = {ABTS{\textbullet}+, DPPH{\textbullet}, Herba Verbena Officinalis, Hypericum perforatum L., Menopause Oxidative Stress, Valeriana officinalis L.}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2015.3.9}, author = {Yi-ming Li and Yan-Ru Liu and Bing-Kun Xiao and Jian-Yun Yang and Rong-Qing Huang} } @article {1509, title = {Development and Antifungal Evaluation of Cinnamaldehyde Containing Silver Nanoparticles against Candida albicans}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {6}, year = {2014}, month = {2nd July 2014}, pages = {63-65}, type = {Letter To The Editor}, abstract = {

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}, keywords = {Letter to the Editor}, author = {Sharada L. Deore and Sharad Chaudhari and Bhushan A. Baviskar and Somshekhar S. Khadabadi} } @article {1489, title = {Development and validation of a RP-HPLC method for the simultaneous determination of Mangiferin, Ellagic acid and Hydroxycitric acid in polyherbal formulation}, journal = {Pharmacognosy journal}, volume = {6}, year = {2014}, month = {8th April 2014}, pages = {23-28}, type = {Original Article}, abstract = {

The US patented polyherbal formulation for the prevention and management of Type II diabetes and its vascular complications was used for the present study. The formulation consists of roots of Salacia species, leaves of Lagestroemia parviflora and fruit rind of Garcinia indica. The use of reversed phase C18 HPLC column was used and eluted with isocratic mobile phase of acetonitrile and phosphoric acid buffer solution enabled the efficient separation of chemical markers within 20min. Validation of the method was performed in order to demonstrate its selectivity, accuracy, precision, repeatability and recovery. All calibration curve shows good linear correlation coefficients (r2\>0.995) within tested ranges. Three markers in this polyherbal formulation were quantified were Mangiferin (1.53\% w/w), Ellagic acid (0.9655 w/w), Hydroxycitric acid (5.3\% w/w). Intra and inter day RSDs of retention times and peak areas were less than 3\%. The recoveries were between 95\% and 102.5\%. In conclusion a method has been developed for the simultaneous quantification of three markers in this polyherbal formulation. The established RP-HPLC method was simple, precise and accurate and can be used for the quality control of the raw materials as well as formulations.

Key words: Polyherbal formulation, Mangiferin, Ellagic acid, Hydroxycitric acid, RP-HPLC.

}, keywords = {Ellagic acid, Hydroxycitric acid, Mangiferin, Polyherbal formulation, RP-HPLC}, author = {Ananth Kumar Kammalla, and Mohan Kumar Ramasamy, and Agarwal Aruna, and Dubey GP, and Ilango Kaliappan} }