Pub Date : 2021-06-02DOI: 10.29169/1927-5951.2021.11.03
C. Le, D. T. Nguyen, S. Kaewsawat, Charuai Suwangbamrung, Patthanasak Khammaneechan
Purpose: This study aimed to (i) identify the pathogenic bacterial profile and Cefoperazone (CPZ) sensitivity; (ii) assess the therapeutic effectiveness of CPZ and (iii) determine factors associating with the treatment success. Patients and methods: The retrospective study was conducted in Kien Giang hospital, Vietnam. Sample size was 210 medical records of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) patients admitted to the hospital from January to December 2018. The Chi square and Fisher’s exact test were used to determine factors associating with the treatment success such as age, gender, comorbidities, levels of CAP severity respiratory rate, PaO2, and laboratory findings of blood tests. Statistical significance was at level α = 0.05. Results: The main pathogenic bacteria were Klebsiella pneumoniae (29.1%), Streptococcus pneumoniae (26.7%) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (14%), and were highly susceptible to CPZ. Mean duration of obtaining clinical stability was 3.01 days. The obtainment of clinical stability through CPZ monotherapy on the third, fifth and seventh day of treatment process accounted for 78.9%, 87.6% and 100% of total cases, respectively. CPZ achieved a highly successful rate in the monotherapy (79.07%) if the treatment was guided by antibiotic sensitivity testing results. The association between the treatment success and factors such as age, respiratory rate, and severity category of CAP were statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: Minimizing CPZ resistance, and CPZ overuse during CAP therapy is necessary. The factors associating with the success of therapy are useful in predicting the prognosis of CAP patients, planning the sequential therapy, and determining hospital discharge.
{"title":"Therapeutic Effectiveness of Cefoperazone for Community-Acquired Pneumonia and Associated Factors in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Vietnam","authors":"C. Le, D. T. Nguyen, S. Kaewsawat, Charuai Suwangbamrung, Patthanasak Khammaneechan","doi":"10.29169/1927-5951.2021.11.03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5951.2021.11.03","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study aimed to (i) identify the pathogenic bacterial profile and Cefoperazone (CPZ) sensitivity; (ii) assess the therapeutic effectiveness of CPZ and (iii) determine factors associating with the treatment success. \u0000Patients and methods: The retrospective study was conducted in Kien Giang hospital, Vietnam. Sample size was 210 medical records of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) patients admitted to the hospital from January to December 2018. The Chi square and Fisher’s exact test were used to determine factors associating with the treatment success such as age, gender, comorbidities, levels of CAP severity respiratory rate, PaO2, and laboratory findings of blood tests. Statistical significance was at level α = 0.05. \u0000Results: The main pathogenic bacteria were Klebsiella pneumoniae (29.1%), Streptococcus pneumoniae (26.7%) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (14%), and were highly susceptible to CPZ. Mean duration of obtaining clinical stability was 3.01 days. The obtainment of clinical stability through CPZ monotherapy on the third, fifth and seventh day of treatment process accounted for 78.9%, 87.6% and 100% of total cases, respectively. CPZ achieved a highly successful rate in the monotherapy (79.07%) if the treatment was guided by antibiotic sensitivity testing results. The association between the treatment success and factors such as age, respiratory rate, and severity category of CAP were statistically significant (p<0.05). \u0000Conclusion: Minimizing CPZ resistance, and CPZ overuse during CAP therapy is necessary. The factors associating with the success of therapy are useful in predicting the prognosis of CAP patients, planning the sequential therapy, and determining hospital discharge.","PeriodicalId":16959,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy and Nutrition Sciences","volume":"57 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90853048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-03-24DOI: 10.29169/1927-5951.2021.11.07
A. Oleskin, A. Postnov, Cao Boyang
{"title":"Impact of Biogenic Amines on the Growth of a Chlorella vulgaris Culture","authors":"A. Oleskin, A. Postnov, Cao Boyang","doi":"10.29169/1927-5951.2021.11.07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5951.2021.11.07","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16959,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy and Nutrition Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78286419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-03-08DOI: 10.29169/1927-5951.2021.11.01
D. Areshidze, L. Makartseva, M. A. Kozlova, Y. Kirillov, S. Kucher, I. Chernov, E. Shtemplevskaya
{"title":"The Effect of Chronic Alcohol Intoxication on the Daily Rhythm of Some Micromorphometric Parameters of Rat Hepatocytes","authors":"D. Areshidze, L. Makartseva, M. A. Kozlova, Y. Kirillov, S. Kucher, I. Chernov, E. Shtemplevskaya","doi":"10.29169/1927-5951.2021.11.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5951.2021.11.01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16959,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy and Nutrition Sciences","volume":"34 1","pages":"01-12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75201064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-01-01DOI: 10.29169/1927-5951.2021.11.09
S. Sakuma, Midori Yabuuchi, A. Yoshizumi, Yui Okajima, Y. Fujimoto, Keiichiro Okuhira
Purpose: Quercetin has been reported as a more potent inhibitor of fat accumulation than other flavonoids. However, little information is available regarding the strength and mechanism of the repressive action of luteolin on fat accumulation. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the comparative effects of luteolin and quercetin on the differentiation of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes into mature adipocytes. Methods: 3T3-L1 preadipocytes were differentiated by treatment with insulin, dexamethasone, and 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine in the presence of luteolin or quercetin. Alterations in triacylglycerol (TG) levels, lipid-filled adipocyte quantity, and the mRNA and protein expression levels of CCAAT-enhancer-binding protein α (C/EBPα) and peroxisome proliferator–activated receptor γ (PPARγ) were measured. Results: Both luteolin and quercetin reduced TG levels, the number of lipid-filled adipocytes, and the mRNA expression levels of C/EBPα and PPARγ; however, these effects occurred with lower concentrations of luteolin than quercetin. Conclusions: These results suggest that luteolin may be more potent than quercetin in inhibiting adipocyte differentiation. These effects may be explained by differences in the inhibitory effects of the two compounds on C/EBPα and PPARγ expression. This study suggests that luteolin might be a beneficial dietary supplement for obesity and lifestyle-related diseases.
{"title":"Comparative Effects of Luteolin and Quercetin on Adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 Cells","authors":"S. Sakuma, Midori Yabuuchi, A. Yoshizumi, Yui Okajima, Y. Fujimoto, Keiichiro Okuhira","doi":"10.29169/1927-5951.2021.11.09","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5951.2021.11.09","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Quercetin has been reported as a more potent inhibitor of fat accumulation than other flavonoids. However, little information is available regarding the strength and mechanism of the repressive action of luteolin on fat accumulation. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the comparative effects of luteolin and quercetin on the differentiation of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes into mature adipocytes. Methods: 3T3-L1 preadipocytes were differentiated by treatment with insulin, dexamethasone, and 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine in the presence of luteolin or quercetin. Alterations in triacylglycerol (TG) levels, lipid-filled adipocyte quantity, and the mRNA and protein expression levels of CCAAT-enhancer-binding protein α (C/EBPα) and peroxisome proliferator–activated receptor γ (PPARγ) were measured. Results: Both luteolin and quercetin reduced TG levels, the number of lipid-filled adipocytes, and the mRNA expression levels of C/EBPα and PPARγ; however, these effects occurred with lower concentrations of luteolin than quercetin. Conclusions: These results suggest that luteolin may be more potent than quercetin in inhibiting adipocyte differentiation. These effects may be explained by differences in the inhibitory effects of the two compounds on C/EBPα and PPARγ expression. This study suggests that luteolin might be a beneficial dietary supplement for obesity and lifestyle-related diseases.","PeriodicalId":16959,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy and Nutrition Sciences","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78547374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2020-11-05DOI: 10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.06.3
Adebowale Emmanuel Aladejana, Graeme Bradley, Anthony Jide Afolayan
The phytochemical contents of the acetone, ethanol, and boiled and cold aqueous whole-plant extracts of Helichrysum petiolare were determined using standard phytochemical reaction methods. ABTS, DPPH, NO and TAC assays were used to evaluate their antioxidant properties. This study reported the highest total phenolic content (212,963 mg/g) in the boiled aqueous extract, while the ethanol had the highest flavonoid (172.393 mg/g) and proanthocyanidin contents (65.855 mg/g). Alkaloids, flavonols, and saponin were highest in the acetone extract, while the cold aqueous extract had the lowest phytochemical content. Among the extracts, the boiled aqueous extract had the highest DPPH•+ (IC50 0.02 mg/mL) and ABTS•+ (IC50 0.07) inhibition capacities, while the ethanol extract exhibited the highest NO• Inhibition (IC50 0.41 mg/mL) and TAC (IC50 0.19 mg/mL). These findings justify the use of H. petiolare in traditional medicine and further recommend the ethanol and boiled aqueous extracts of the plant as more effective extracts for medicinal treatment.
{"title":"Phytochemical Screening and In-Vitro Antioxidant Activities of Various Extracts of Helichrysum petiolare Hilliard & B.L. Burtt used for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa -","authors":"Adebowale Emmanuel Aladejana, Graeme Bradley, Anthony Jide Afolayan","doi":"10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.06.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.06.3","url":null,"abstract":"The phytochemical contents of the acetone, ethanol, and boiled and cold aqueous whole-plant extracts of Helichrysum petiolare were determined using standard phytochemical reaction methods. ABTS, DPPH, NO and TAC assays were used to evaluate their antioxidant properties. This study reported the highest total phenolic content (212,963 mg/g) in the boiled aqueous extract, while the ethanol had the highest flavonoid (172.393 mg/g) and proanthocyanidin contents (65.855 mg/g). Alkaloids, flavonols, and saponin were highest in the acetone extract, while the cold aqueous extract had the lowest phytochemical content. Among the extracts, the boiled aqueous extract had the highest DPPH•+ (IC50 0.02 mg/mL) and ABTS•+ (IC50 0.07) inhibition capacities, while the ethanol extract exhibited the highest NO• Inhibition (IC50 0.41 mg/mL) and TAC (IC50 0.19 mg/mL). These findings justify the use of H. petiolare in traditional medicine and further recommend the ethanol and boiled aqueous extracts of the plant as more effective extracts for medicinal treatment.","PeriodicalId":16959,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy and Nutrition Sciences","volume":"97 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87294618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2020-11-05DOI: 10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.06.2
Collen Musara, Elizabeth Bosede Aladejana
Acaciella angustissima (Mill.) Brit. & Rose is a multipurpose deciduous thornless shrub or small tree that belongs to the family Fabaceae and subfamily Mimosoideae. This study aimed to explore A. angustissima, a leguminous shrub with medicinal, ecological and industrial potential. A mixed-method approach, which included consolidating quantitative and qualitative research, was utilized to put together the review with the main focus being on sub-Saharan Africa. However, case studies and literature from South Africa were also utilized. A. angustissima is a good source of phenolic compounds. It is used to relieve painful toothache, rheumatism, skin lesions, bloody diarrhea and mucoid diarrhea. It also displays a mild antimicrobial effect and has the ability to inhibit growth in malignant tumors. The study acknowledged Acaciella angustissima as an important agroforestry tree species that improve the quality of life of resource-poor farmers, reducing poverty and promoting sustainability of the natural resources base and economic growth
{"title":"Acaciella angustissima (Mill.) Brit. & Rose: Botanical Features, Distribution, Medicinal and Pharmacological Properties -","authors":"Collen Musara, Elizabeth Bosede Aladejana","doi":"10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.06.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.06.2","url":null,"abstract":"Acaciella angustissima (Mill.) Brit. & Rose is a multipurpose deciduous thornless shrub or small tree that belongs to the family Fabaceae and subfamily Mimosoideae. This study aimed to explore A. angustissima, a leguminous shrub with medicinal, ecological and industrial potential. A mixed-method approach, which included consolidating quantitative and qualitative research, was utilized to put together the review with the main focus being on sub-Saharan Africa. However, case studies and literature from South Africa were also utilized. A. angustissima is a good source of phenolic compounds. It is used to relieve painful toothache, rheumatism, skin lesions, bloody diarrhea and mucoid diarrhea. It also displays a mild antimicrobial effect and has the ability to inhibit growth in malignant tumors. The study acknowledged Acaciella angustissima as an important agroforestry tree species that improve the quality of life of resource-poor farmers, reducing poverty and promoting sustainability of the natural resources base and economic growth","PeriodicalId":16959,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy and Nutrition Sciences","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85301981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2020-11-05DOI: 10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.06.4
Elena F. Shanenko, Olga V. Efremenkova, Tatiana G. Mukhamedzanova, Yu. A. Nikolaev, Tatiana A. Efimenko, Marina V. Gernet, Elena N. Bilanenko, Ivan N. Serykh, Sergey S. Shevelev, Byazilya F. Vasilyeva, Alexander V. Oleskin, Svetlana N. Filippova, Galina I. El’-Registan
Background: The biological activities of dark Chinese teas are largely due to their microbial post-fermentation. Herbal teas are traditional Russian beverages that hold special value, owing to their taste and useful medicinal properties. However, no data are available in the literature on using microbial post-fermentation for enhancing their biological activity. The goal of this work was to demonstrate that the fungus Eurotium isolated from Chinese black teas can be used for the post-fermentation of herbal teas produced from bay willow and apple leaves.Methods: Eurotium cristatum was isolated from brick Chinese tea Fujan and identified using conventional methods of microbiology and molecular biology. Low molecular weight metabolites (phenols, amines, sugars, and amino acids) were determined by HPLC. E. cristatum was grown in association with the bacterium Bacillus amyloliquefaciens.Results: It was revealed to exhibit valuable biosynthetic features, such as a lack of mycotoxins, zero antimicrobial activity, and the capacity to synthesize neuroactive amines. B. amyloliquefaciens displayed a wide spectrum of antibiotic (antimicrobial and antifungal) activities that anifested themselves even with antibiotic-resistant bacteria). While growing on green unfermented tea (Camellia sp.) E. cristatum produced and modified neuroactive amines, such as dopamine, serotonin, and epinephrine. The fungus efficiently grew during the post-fermentation of herbal teas from both bay willow and apple leaves. Even though Camellia leaves substantially differed from bay willow and apple leaves in terms of phenol content, the growth of E. cristatum on Camellia was also sufficiently good. This suggests that the growth of Eurotium fungi is not influenced by the phenolic compounds. The data obtained on the composition of phenolic compounds, carbohydrates, and amino acids in the fermented plants and raw material provide evidence that the growth of the fungus proceeds depends on the hydrolysis of high molecular weight phenols and cell biopolymers in the fermented material.Conclusion: Thus, the ability of E. cristatum to grow on plant leaves of significantly different biochemical composition provides foundations for new technologies aiming to obtain post-fermented herbal teas with high biological activity that are enriched in low molecular weight compounds including biogenic amines.
{"title":"Using the Eurotium cristatum Fungus for Preparing Fermented Herbal Teas -","authors":"Elena F. Shanenko, Olga V. Efremenkova, Tatiana G. Mukhamedzanova, Yu. A. Nikolaev, Tatiana A. Efimenko, Marina V. Gernet, Elena N. Bilanenko, Ivan N. Serykh, Sergey S. Shevelev, Byazilya F. Vasilyeva, Alexander V. Oleskin, Svetlana N. Filippova, Galina I. El’-Registan","doi":"10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.06.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.06.4","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The biological activities of dark Chinese teas are largely due to their microbial post-fermentation. Herbal teas are traditional Russian beverages that hold special value, owing to their taste and useful medicinal properties. However, no data are available in the literature on using microbial post-fermentation for enhancing their biological activity. The goal of this work was to demonstrate that the fungus Eurotium isolated from Chinese black teas can be used for the post-fermentation of herbal teas produced from bay willow and apple leaves.Methods: Eurotium cristatum was isolated from brick Chinese tea Fujan and identified using conventional methods of microbiology and molecular biology. Low molecular weight metabolites (phenols, amines, sugars, and amino acids) were determined by HPLC. E. cristatum was grown in association with the bacterium Bacillus amyloliquefaciens.Results: It was revealed to exhibit valuable biosynthetic features, such as a lack of mycotoxins, zero antimicrobial activity, and the capacity to synthesize neuroactive amines. B. amyloliquefaciens displayed a wide spectrum of antibiotic (antimicrobial and antifungal) activities that anifested themselves even with antibiotic-resistant bacteria). While growing on green unfermented tea (Camellia sp.) E. cristatum produced and modified neuroactive amines, such as dopamine, serotonin, and epinephrine. The fungus efficiently grew during the post-fermentation of herbal teas from both bay willow and apple leaves. Even though Camellia leaves substantially differed from bay willow and apple leaves in terms of phenol content, the growth of E. cristatum on Camellia was also sufficiently good. This suggests that the growth of Eurotium fungi is not influenced by the phenolic compounds. The data obtained on the composition of phenolic compounds, carbohydrates, and amino acids in the fermented plants and raw material provide evidence that the growth of the fungus proceeds depends on the hydrolysis of high molecular weight phenols and cell biopolymers in the fermented material.Conclusion: Thus, the ability of E. cristatum to grow on plant leaves of significantly different biochemical composition provides foundations for new technologies aiming to obtain post-fermented herbal teas with high biological activity that are enriched in low molecular weight compounds including biogenic amines.","PeriodicalId":16959,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy and Nutrition Sciences","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87895994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2020-10-05DOI: 10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.05.1
Alfred Maroyi
Gardenia volkensii K. Schum. is a shrub or small tree widely used as traditional medicine throughout its distributional range in tropical Africa. This study is aimed at providing a critical review of the medicinal uses, phytochemistry and biological activities of G. volkensii. Documented information on the medicinal uses, phytochemistry and biological activities of G. volkensii was collected from several online sources, which included Scopus, Google Scholar, PubMed and Science Direct. Additional information was gathered from pre-electronic sources such as book chapters, books, journal articles and scientific publications sourced from the university library. The articles published between 1972 and 2020 were used in this study. This study showed that the species is widely used as emetic and protective charm, and as traditional medicine for infertility, sore eyes, sexually transmitted infections, headache, gastro-intestinal infections, earache, convulsions, epilepsy and respiratory infections. Phytochemical compounds identified from the species include aldehydes, benzenoids, cinnamates, coumarins, essential oils, fatty acids, flavonoids, iridoids, phenolics, phytosterols and triterpenoids. Pharmacological research revealed that G. volkensii extracts and compounds isolated from the species have antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, mutagenic and antimutagenic and cytotoxicity activities. Future research on G. volkensii should focus on detailed phytochemical evaluations including toxicological, in vivo and clinical studies to corroborate the traditional medical applications of the species.
{"title":"Gardenia volkensii K. Schum. (Rubiaceae): Review of Medicinal uses, Phytochemistry and Biological Activities -","authors":"Alfred Maroyi","doi":"10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.05.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.05.1","url":null,"abstract":"Gardenia volkensii K. Schum. is a shrub or small tree widely used as traditional medicine throughout its distributional range in tropical Africa. This study is aimed at providing a critical review of the medicinal uses, phytochemistry and biological activities of G. volkensii. Documented information on the medicinal uses, phytochemistry and biological activities of G. volkensii was collected from several online sources, which included Scopus, Google Scholar, PubMed and Science Direct. Additional information was gathered from pre-electronic sources such as book chapters, books, journal articles and scientific publications sourced from the university library. The articles published between 1972 and 2020 were used in this study. This study showed that the species is widely used as emetic and protective charm, and as traditional medicine for infertility, sore eyes, sexually transmitted infections, headache, gastro-intestinal infections, earache, convulsions, epilepsy and respiratory infections. Phytochemical compounds identified from the species include aldehydes, benzenoids, cinnamates, coumarins, essential oils, fatty acids, flavonoids, iridoids, phenolics, phytosterols and triterpenoids. Pharmacological research revealed that G. volkensii extracts and compounds isolated from the species have antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, mutagenic and antimutagenic and cytotoxicity activities. Future research on G. volkensii should focus on detailed phytochemical evaluations including toxicological, in vivo and clinical studies to corroborate the traditional medical applications of the species.","PeriodicalId":16959,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy and Nutrition Sciences","volume":"109 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77854377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2020-07-25DOI: 10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.04.1
Collen Musara
{"title":"Review of Botany, Nutritional, Medicinal, Pharmacological Properties and Phytochemical Constituents of Bruguiera gymnorhiza (L.) Lam, (Rhizophoraceae)","authors":"Collen Musara","doi":"10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.04.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.04.1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16959,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy and Nutrition Sciences","volume":"23 1","pages":"123-132"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89575955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2020-07-25DOI: 10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.04.6
A. Maroyi
{"title":"Ethics in Ethnobotanical Research: Intersection of Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge Systems","authors":"A. Maroyi","doi":"10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.04.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29169/1927-5951.2020.10.04.6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16959,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pharmacy and Nutrition Sciences","volume":"6 1","pages":"169-174"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84351497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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