@article {2472, title = {Effect of the Ethanolic Extract of Chuquiraga weberbaueri Tovar on Glycemia in BALB/c Mice}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {17}, year = {2025}, month = {February 2025}, pages = {63-70}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {63}, abstract = {

Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide and is associated with many complications. While there are many drugs available to control blood glucose levels, many people cannot access them due to economic reasons. Object: The aim of this study was to determine the hypoglycemic effect of the ethanolic extract of Chuquiraga weberbaueri in mice induced with hyperglycemia. Methods: The mice were divided into 6 groups: the first group served as a control group and was administered only physiological saline solution; the second group was induced to hyperglycemia with Alloxan. The following three groups were induced with Alloxan and additionally administered ethanolic extract of Chuquiraga weberbaueri at different concentrations of 100 mg/kg, 250 mg/kg, and 500 mg/kg respectively. The last group was administered Alloxan and glibenclamide. The glucose levels were measured for each group at 2, 4, and 24 hours after administering the extracts. Results: The phytochemical analysis of the ethanolic extracts of the leaves of Chuquiraga weberbaueri showed the presence of flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids and steroids. The ethanolic extracts (100 mg/kg at 2 hours and 250 mg/kg at 2 and 4 hours) demonstrated a decrease in blood glucose compared to the control group. In the toxicity test, the comparison between the control group and the {\textquotedblleft}extract{\textquotedblright} treatment group showed that no conclusive results were observed with respect to the chuquiragua extract. Interpretation: The results of the study showed that the ethanolic extract of Chuquiraga weberbaueri showed the effect of reducing blood glucose in BALB/c mice.

}, keywords = {Hypoglycemic Agents, Mice, Plant extracts}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2025.17.8}, author = {Angel Armando Marin Raico and Rosa Isabel Florez Carrasco and Jesus Eduardo Rojas Jaimes and Juana Elvira Chavez Flores and Jose Arenas Gamio} } @article {1861, title = {Acute Oral Toxicity Assessment of Freeze-Dried Lipote Fruit Extract (Syzygium polycephaloides (C. B. Rob.) Merr.) in ICR Mice}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {14}, year = {2022}, month = {October 2022}, pages = {490-503}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {490}, abstract = {

Introduction: Lipote (Syzygium polycephaloides (C. B. Rob.) Merr.) has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine due to its nutritional and bioactive contents. Methods: An acute oral toxicity test was conducted following the OECD 425 guidelines to investigate the toxic effects of freeze-dried lipote fruit extract (LFE) in male and female ICR mice at doses of 55, 175, 550, 2000, and 5000 mg/kg BW. Results: At the end of the 14-day experimentation period, no physical, behavioral, neurologic, or cardiorespiratory signs of toxicity nor mortalities were recorded in LFE-treated mice. Also, physiologic parameters such as body weight, and feed and water intake registered normal throughout the study. Hematologic values such as total RBC, total WBC, and differential WBC for both sexes remained normal, apart from the male mouse administered with 2000 mg/kg LFE dose which presented erythrocytopenia, leukocytopenia, and lymphocytopenia after the end of the experimentation period, most likely due to extraneous factors unrelated to treatment. Meanwhile, the blood creatinine and blood urea nitrogen values remained within their respective normal reference ranges. Conclusion: It can be inferred from results of this acute oral toxicity study that LFE is relatively non-toxic, has an LD50 above 5000 mg/kg, and like other closely related Syzygium berries, does not elicit any adverse effects on the physiologic, hematologic, and blood chemical levels of kidney-filtered substances in mice. Sub-chronic and chronic toxicity studies must be conducted to determine the safety of continuous oral ingestion of lipote fruit.

}, keywords = {Acute toxicity, Lipote, Mice, Philippine berry, Safety}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2022.14.126}, author = {Mark Joseph M. Desamero and Liezl M. Atienza and Maria Adrianna Isabella G. Claravall and Roxanne P. Gapasin and Jonna Rose C. Maniwang and Dianne Jane A. Sunico and James Ryan D. Aranzado and Joan I. Delomen and Loraine C. Bainto-Ancheta and Katherine Ann T. Castillo-Israel and Rohani B. Cena-Navarro and Maria Amelita C. Estacio} } @article {1831, title = {The Effect of Omega-3 Rich Fish Oil on the Kidney Changes in Mice Induced by Azoxymethane and Dextran Sodium Sulfate}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {14}, year = {2022}, month = {August 2022}, pages = {259-266}, type = {Original Article }, chapter = {259}, abstract = {

Background: The study aimed to investigate the effect of omega-3 rich fish oil to kidney of mice induced by Azoxymethane (AOM) and DSS using histopathology parameters. Method: The experimental mice were induced using 10 mg/kg AOM and 2\% DSS for 2 weeks randomly allocated randomly into four groups as follows; Control Group: mice that not received fish oil, Low Dose Group: mice that received 1.5 mg/day fish oil, Medium Dose Group: mice that received 3 mg/day fish oil, and High Dose Group: mice that received 6 mg/day fish oil. The omega-3 rich fish oil was given for 12 weeks. Result: The administration of high dose omega-3 rich fish oil was able to reduced necrosis and inflammation foci compared to the control group (p\<0.05). Furthermore, the administration of low, medium, and high dose omega-3 rich fish oil was able to significantly reduced vascular edema and cell degeneration foci (p\<0.05). The administration of medium and high dose of omega-3 rich fish oil were able to reduce the amount of fibrosis foci compared to the control group (p\<0.05) compared to the control group. Conclusion: The result suggested anti-nephrotoxic effect of omega-3 rich fish oil in mice induced by azoxymethane and DSS.

}, keywords = {Azoxymethane, Dextran sodium sulfate, Fish oil, Histopathology, Kidney, Mice, Omega-3}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2022.14.94}, author = {Kusmardi Kusmardi and Paulus Anthony Halim and Wachid Putranto and Aryo Tedjo} } @article {1686, title = {Effect of Muntingia calabura L. Leaf Extract on Blood Glucose Levels and Body Weight of Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Mice}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {13}, year = {2021}, month = {November 2021}, pages = {1450-1455}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {1450}, abstract = {

Objective: To evaluate the effect of Muntingia calabura L. leaf extract on the blood glucose level and weight of alloxan-induced diabetic mice. Methods: The mice were injected using 150mg/kg of alloxan intraperitoneally to induce diabetes. Blood glucose level was tested before alloxan injection and 5 days after injection to confirm diabetes development. M. calabura leaf extract with 100 and 300 mg/kg and 600 μg/kg of glibenclamide was given orally for 14 days. Results: The statistical results showed a significant decrease in blood glucose level, especially on day-7 and day-14 in the M. calabura leaf extract treatment group and glibenclamide treatment group compared to the model control group. There was an increase of weight on day-7 and day-14 in the M. calabura leaf extract group and a significant decrease in weight on day-7 in the glibenclamide group compared to the model control group. Conclusion: M. calabura leaf extract had a significant antidiabetic effect that can normalize the weight of alloxan-induced diabetic mice.

}, keywords = {Alloxan, Diabetes, Mice, Muntingia calabura leaf}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2021.13.184}, author = {Tridiganita Intan Solikhah and Gahastanira Permata Solikhah} } @article {1682, title = {Effect of Muntingia calabura L. Leaf Extract on Blood Glucose Levels and Body Weight of Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Mice}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {13}, year = {2021}, month = {November 2021}, pages = {1450-1455}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {1450}, abstract = {

Objective: To evaluate the effect of Muntingia calabura L. leaf extract on the blood glucose level and weight of alloxan-induced diabetic mice. Methods: The mice were injected using 150mg/kg of alloxan intraperitoneally to induce diabetes. Blood glucose level was tested before alloxan injection and 5 days after injection to confirm diabetes development. M. calabura leaf extract with 100 and 300 mg/kg and 600 μg/kg of glibenclamide was given orally for 14 days. Results: The statistical results showed a significant decrease in blood glucose level, especially on day-7 and day-14 in the M. calabura leaf extract treatment group and glibenclamide treatment group compared to the model control group. There was an increase of weight on day-7 and day-14 in the M. calabura leaf extract group and a significant decrease in weight on day-7 in the glibenclamide group compared to the model control group. Conclusion: M. calabura leaf extract had a significant antidiabetic effect that can normalize the weight of alloxan-induced diabetic mice.

}, keywords = {Alloxan, Diabetes, Mice, Muntingia calabura leaf}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2021.13.184}, author = {Tridiganita Intan Solikhah and Gahastanira Permata Solikhah} } @article {1346, title = {GC-MS Analysis of Bioactive Compounds and Safety Assessment of the Ethanol Extract of the Barks of Holarrhena pubescens Wall. ex.G.Don (Family Apocynaceae): Sub-Acute Toxicity Studies in Swiss Albino Mice}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {13}, year = {2021}, month = {January 2021}, pages = {162-171}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {162}, abstract = {

Background: Holarrhena pubescens Wall. ex G. Don belongs to the family Apocynaceae and has several therapeutic applications in traditional medicine. This plant has various pharmacological properties such as antihelmintic, antidiuretic and antidiabetic. One of the major concerns, as they are used, is the lack of adequate pharmacological and toxicological data to support their uses. Objective: The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the safety of an ethanolic extract of Holarrhena pubescens Wall.ex.G.Don (Apocynaceae) by determining its potential toxicity after oral administration for 28 days. Methods: In sub-acute toxicity, the extract at the doses of 250, 500 and 1000mg/kg, bw was administered orally for 28 days. After 28 days of treatment, the mice were decapitated; brain was homogenized for evaluating oxidative stress. The brain was fixed in 10 \% formalin and processed for histopathological examinations. Phytochemical analysis of the plant extract was performed by (GC-MS). Result: In the sub-acute study in mice, daily oral administration of HP resulted in a significant increase in the lipid peroxidation of treated animals and a decrease in enzymes activity of CAT, SOD, GPX and GR in both, males and females mice. Histopathological analysis showed alterations in the mice brain cortex. From the GC-MS analysis of the plant extract, it was evident that major phytochemicals were present in the ethanol extract of HP. Some major phytochemicals namely, conessimine (17.81 \%); lup-20(29)-en-3-one (16.50\%); piperidine, 2-(tetrahydro-2-furanyl)-(6.44\%); lup-20(29)-ene-3, 28-diol, (3.beta.) (4.82\%) and 17- (1, 5-dimethyl-3-phenylsulfanyl-hex-4-enyl (4.37\%) were found. Conclusion: H.pubsecne bark ethanol extract was found to be relatively safe in lower doses although at higher doses it can cause lipid peroxidation and damage to the neuronal cell of the brain and should therefore be used with caution.

}, keywords = {GC-MS, Holarrhena pubescens, Mice, Oxidative stress, Sub-acute toxicity}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2021.13.23}, author = {Sanjit Namasudra and Pankaj Phukan and Meenakshi Bawari} } @article {1635, title = {Total Phenol Content and Gastric Anti-Ulcer Activity of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Persea caerulea (Ruiz \& Pav.) Mez. Bark}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {13}, year = {2021}, month = {September 2021}, pages = {1072-1078}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {1072}, abstract = {

Objective: Determine the content of total phenols and evaluate the gastroprotective effect of the extract of Persea caerulea (Ruiz \& Pav.) Mez. in mice with induced gastric ulcer. Material and Methods: The bark of Persea caerulea was macerated in 70\% ethanol and the phenol content was determined using the Folin-Ciocalteu method. The female Mus musculus Balb/c specimens were distributed in the following groups: White Control Group, without indomethacin dosing; Negative Control Group, dosing with indomethacin; Positive Control Group treated with ranitidine at a dose of 50 mg/kg; Groups P. caerulea treated with extract at doses of 50 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg. Gastric ulcer was induced with indomethacin orally at a dose of 50 mg/kg, the procedure was repeated 12 hours later; Gastroprotective treatment was administered 60 minutes after each dose of indomethacin, 6 hours after the last dose, sodium pentobarbital was euthanized and the stomach was resected to determine ulceration using the Marhuenda Scale. Results: Higher percentages of gastric ulcer inhibition were obtained in the P. caerulea 100 mg/kg (80\%) and P. caerulea 200 mg/kg (85.71\%) groups. Conclusions: Extract of Persea caerulea (Ruiz \& Pav.) Mez., At doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg of body weight, has a gastric antiulcerative effect which is related to its content of total polyphenols.

}, keywords = {Gastric ulcer, Indomethacin, Mice}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2021.13.139}, author = {Abhel A. Calder{\'o}n-Pe{\~n}a and Cinthya L. Aspajo-Villalaz and Carmen R. Silva-Correa and V{\'\i}ctor E. Villarreal-La Torre and Mar{\'\i}a V Gonz{\'a}lez-Blas and Orlando E Pretel-Sevillano and Marco L Salazar-Castillo and Maricielo Vaella-Alarc{\'o}n and Franco Huaccha-C{\'a}ceres and Jonatam Le{\'o}n-Soto and Whendy Alaya-Davir{\'a}n and Anabel D. Gonz{\'a}lez-Siccha and William Antonio Sag{\'a}stegui-Guarniz and Luz M. Guerrero-Espino and Julio Hilario-Vargas} } @article {1077, title = {Activity of Kincung Flowers (Etlingera Elatior (Jack) R.M.Sm.) on Total Leukocytes and Percentage of Leukocytes in Allergic Male White Mice}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {12}, year = {2020}, month = {February 2020}, pages = {44-51}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {44}, abstract = {

Introduction: Kincung Flower (Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M.Sm.) is a native herbal plant in Southeast Asia that traditionally used to many diseases, especially in Indonesia. Aim: This study was conducted to determine the activity of kincung (Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M.Sm.) on the total number of leukocytes and differential leukocyte cells in allergic mice. Material and Methods: The semi-solid extract of Kincung flower (Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M.Sm.) was made by the maceration method using 70\% ethanol solvent. The animals used were 20 male white mice that have allergies of skin that treated with 20\% albumen antigens given on the first day 0.2 mL/20 g intraperitoneally, then on the seventh day are given antigens with the same dose subcutaneously. Allergic mice indicated by redness at the injection site. It divided into four groups: the negative control group and three dose groups (100; 300; and 1000 mg/kg). On the seventh day after administration of the extract, observed the value of total leukocytes and differential leukocyte cells in mice. Results: The results after administration of extracts in 3 dose groups (100; 300; and 1000 mg / kg) and the negative control group showed sequentially the total number of leukocytes was: 3.95; 4.73; 6.01; and 3.6 x103/μL and the percentage of leukocytes consisting of lymphocytes: 67.6\%; 62.0\%; 56.8\% and 70.0\%, neutrophils: 22.4\%; 29.2\%; 36.8\% and 20.0\%, eosinophils: 6.4\%; 5.8\%, 4.2\% and 6.6\%, monocytes: 3.6\%; 3.0\%, 2.2\% and 3.4\%, and basophils: 1.8\%; 1.4; 0.8\% and 2.0\%. It concluded that kincung flowers could increase total leukocytes significantly (p\<0.05), decrease lymphocytes, eosinophils, basophils significantly (p\<0.05), increase neutrophils significantly (p\<0.05), and reduce monocytes insignificantly (p\>0.05). Conclusion: Kincung flowers (Etlingera Elatior (Jack) R.M.Sm.) can be used as an immunomodulator and decreasing the percentage of basophil cells, and eosinophils can used as an anti-allergic drug.

}, keywords = {Allergies, Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M.Sm, Kincung Flower, Leukocyte Percentage, Mice, Total Leukocytes}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2020.12.8}, author = {Yufri Aldi and Elidahanum Husni and Relin Yesika} } @article {1165, title = {Antimalarial Effects of the Aqueous Extract of Entandrophragma angolense Bark on Plasmodium berghei Infection in Mice}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {12}, year = {2020}, month = {June 2020}, pages = {687-698}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {687}, abstract = {

Background: Research for new antimalarial drugs remains a permanent quest for the control of malaria. Objective: The present study investigates the effects of the aqueous extract of Entandrophragma angolense bark on P. berghei-induced malaria in mice. Methods: Eight weeks old mice, were intraperitoneally infested with 200 μl of blood, containing 1x106 P. berghei-infected-erythrocytes. Parasitaemia was determined using a 10\% giemsa stained blood smear read under optical microscope (x100). The infected animals were randomized into 5 groups of 10 animals each and daily treated for 5 days with the plant extract at 125, 250 and 500 mg/kg. The normal control and malaria control received water while the chloroquine control was treated with 10 mg/kg of chloroquine. Body weight, parasitaemia and survival time were monitored daily during treatment and follow up periods. Five animals from each group were sacrificed under anaesthesia at the end of treatment (d8) and after the follow up period (d28). Venous blood was used for haematological and biochemical tests. Organs (liver, kidneys and spleen) were also collected for biochemical and histological analyses. Results: Administration of the aqueous extract of E. angolense bark to infected mice significantly inhibited parasite development (p \<0.001) with ED50 estimated at 25.32 mg/kg. The extract prevented animal from death, body weight loss, anaemia, leucocytosis, high transaminases (ALT and AST), high bilirubin, creatinine and MDA levels, oxidative stress and anatomical alteration in organs as compared to the malaria control. Conclusion: The E. angolense bark possesses antimalarial properties, supporting its use in traditional medicine to treat malaria.

}, keywords = {Antiplasmodial activity, E. angolense, Malaria infection, Mice, P. berghei}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2020.12.101}, author = {Raceline Gounoue Kamkumo and Abel Narcisse Messi Betene and Patrick Valere Tsouh Fokou and Jean Hubert Donfack and Marius Jaur{\`e}s Tsakem Nangap and Albertine Ngako and Roberto Fokou and Mariscal Brice Tchatat Tali and Florence Ngueguim Tsofack and Th{\'e}ophile Dimo and Fabrice Fekam Boyom} } @article {1164, title = {The Extract of Kincung Flower (Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M.Sm.) Activity to Decrease IL-4 and IgE Levels in Type I Hypersensitivity White Male Mice}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {12}, year = {2020}, month = {June 2020}, pages = {682-686}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {682}, abstract = {

Introduction: Kincung Flower (Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M.Sm.) is a herbal plant which contains many secondary metabolites. It showed to suppress allergic reactions by inhibiting mast cell degranulation, active cutaneous anaphylaxis and decreasing the number of basophils and eosinophils. Aim: The study conducted to determine the decreased IL-4 and IgE level of type I hypersensitivity male white mice using kincung flowers extract. Materials and Methods: The maceration method used to make ethanol extract of Kincung flower (Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M.Sm.). The research used 25 allergic male white mice, which made by injected 20\% albumen that given on the first day 0.2 mL/20 g intraperitoneally. On the seventh day are given albumen with the same dose subcutaneously. The characteristic of the allergic mice is the redness at the injection site. It divided into five groups: the negative control group, the positive control group and three dose groups (100; 300; and 1000 mg/kg). After mice given extract for seven days, then measured IgE and IL-4 levels in the serum of mice. Results: The results after three dose groups (100; 300; and 1000 mg/kg) given, the negative and positive control group showed sequentially the IL-4 level was: 33.024; 27.933; 25.192; 23.130 and 41.538 ng/ mL. And IgE level in serum was 0.944; 0.629; 0.210; and 1,597 μg/ mL. Conclusion: It concluded that kincung flowers decreased IL-4 and IgE level significantly (p\<0.05). So it could use as an anti-allergic drug.

}, keywords = {Allergies, Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M.Sm, IgE, IL-4, Kincung Flower, Mice}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2020.12.100}, author = {Elidahanum Husni and Relin Yesika and Yufri Aldi} } @article {782, title = {Anti-Inflammatory and Neurobehavioral Effects of the Leaves from Maytenus macrocarpa (Ruiz and Pavon) Briquet in Mice}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {11}, year = {2019}, month = {January 2019}, pages = {75-80}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {75}, abstract = {

Context: Maytenus macrocarpa (Chuchuhuasi) has long been employed in Peru as a traditional alternative therapy for several diseases, including cancer, arthritis and diarrhea. Recent studies show that several species of Maytenus have effects on nociceptive and inflammatory signaling, as well as toxic effects on behavioral neuronal pathways. Aims: The aim of this study is to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects and neurobehavioral side manifestations of the leaf of Maytenus macrocarpa (Ruiz and Pav{\'o}n) Briquet. Methods and Materials: Experimental study, double blind. 60 male albino mice strain Balb/c were divided in ten groups and each group, was orally feed with different doses of ethanolic extracts of Maytenus macrocarpa (500, 750, 1000, 1250 and 1500 mg/kg), others group received distilled water, caffeine 32 mg/kg, diazepam 32 mg/kg, diclofenac 15 mg/kg and the last group without substance. Neurobehavioral effects were assessed by the Irwin test. The anti-inflammatory activity was measured by the Carrageenan paw oedema test. Statistical analysis was performed with ANOVA test and Fisher exact test. Results: Anti-inflammatory effects of M. macrocarpa were observed in a non-significant trend of dose dependent form. M. macrocarpa displayed an anti-inflammatory effect at 1250 mg/kg and these effects were higher in comparison with diclofenac (74.14\% vs 58.62\%, one way ANOVA, p\<0.05). Neurobehavioral side effects secondary to M. macrocarpa therapy were also identified, these included excitation, abnormal gait, abdominal cramps, piloerection, stereotypes and scratching (Fisher exact, p\<0.05, CI 95\%). Conclusion: M. macrocarpa leaves presented anti-inflammatory activity and concomitants neurobehavioral side effects.

}, keywords = {Anti-inflammation, Diclofenac, Leaves, Maytenus, Mice, Neurobehavioral manifestations}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2019.1.14}, author = {Luj{\'a}n-Carpio Elmer and Medina-Salazar Henry and Mayor-Vega Alexander and Medrano-Canchari Karola and Mazuelos-Rivas Mar{\'\i}a and Lizarraga-Casta{\~n}eda Zaida and Pante-Medina Carlos and Salazar-Granara Alberto} } @article {631, title = {Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Potential of Galing Stem Extract (Cayratia trifolia Domin)}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {10}, year = {2018}, month = {June 2018}, pages = {686-690}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {686}, abstract = {

Galing (Cayratia trifolia Domin.) have been used empirically to treat various diseases, one of them is antidiabetic. Objective: To determine the phytochemical content and the activity of the ethanol extract of the galing stem as antioxidant and antidiabetic. Method: The galing stem extract was investigated for phytochemical by Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and its antioxidant activity using DPPH scavenging activity assay. In vivo, antidiabetic test was conducted by animal diabetes modeling that has given streptozotocin 150 g/kg BW and 10\% of sucrose solution intraperitoneally. The average level of fasting blood glucose at 307 mg/dL. Mice were divided into 6 groups, normal control group, diabetes induction group, positive group (treated by glibenclamide) and treatment group consisted of three groups were treated by ethanol extract of galing stem in dose 400, 500, and 600 mg/kg BW, respectively. Mice treated with appropriate doses of each treatment once a day for 7 days. The measuring blood glucose level was using a photometer 5010V5+. Results: The ethanol extract of galing stem contained the alkaloid, flavonoid, saponin, tannin, and triterpene. It is potential as an antioxidant with the IC50 61,52 mg/L which indicated that the extract had strong antioxidant. The antidiabetic activity showed that the effect of extract 400 and 500 mg/kg BW are not different significantly with glibenclamide in reducing blood glucose levels subset of the statistics ANOVA (p\> 0.05). Conclusion: The ethanol extract of galing steam is potent as an antioxidant due to the phytochemical content inside particularly the flavonoid compound.

}, keywords = {Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Galing stem, Mice, Phytochemical}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2018.4.113}, url = {http://fulltxt.org/article/651}, author = {Muhammad Ilyas Yusuf and Wahyuni and Sri Susanty and Ruslan and Muammar Fawwaz} } @article {633, title = {Potential Effects of Pomegranate Juice in Attenuating LID in Mice Model of Parkinson Disease}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {10}, year = {2018}, month = {June 2018}, pages = {700-704}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {700}, abstract = {

Purpose: Parkinson\’s disease (PD) is one of the most important neurodegenerative diseases, known with tremor, rigidity and bradykinesia resulted from chronic degeneration and death of sub thalamic nucleus (STN). According to the treatment benefits of levodopa on Parkinson, long-term levodopa administration causes some complications called levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID) with poorly understood pathogenesis. Literature shows that polyphenol rich compound like pomegranate protect neurons of animals that are Parkinson induced, with some controversy. Objectives: In this study, the potential effects of pomegranate in attenuating LID in parkinsonian mice induced with 4-phenyl-1, 2, 3, 6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) were investigated. Materials: Mouse model of PD was induced by MPTP. To induce LID, valid PD mice were treated with levodopa (50 mg/kg, i.p) for 21 days. Then the effects of chronic co-administration of pomegranate juice (20 ml/kg) orally, with levodopa and continuing for another 20 days, evaluated. Behavioural tests were performed in all groups, every other day including: Abnormal involuntary movements (AIMs), cylinder and catatonia tests. Results: Levodopa in chronic administration induced dyskinesia that observed in AIMs and cylinder tests for 3 weeks when compared to untreated animals (P\<0.05 or 0.01) depending the time course). Besides, catatonia was recorded after two weeks and mounted time-dependently compared to control (P\<0.01). Chronic pomegranate co-administration improved AIMs scores for next 20 days (P\<0.01, in following days, compared to no-pomegranate treated group), attenuated cylinder scores and catatonia rates dramatically and time dependently (P\<0.01). Conclusion: Chronic pomegranate co-administration improved movements in all test results. It is then, concluded that pomegranate can be a good adjunct for attenuating LID and catatonia in mice.

}, keywords = {Levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID), Mice, MPTP, Parkinson{\textquoteright}s disease, Pomegranate}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2018.4.116}, url = {http://fulltxt.org/article/654}, author = {Sarah Rezaee and Mahsa Hadipour Jahromy} }