Vol. 20 No. 1-S (2018): Supplement: Nutraceutical, Medicinal Plants and Functional Foods

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Published: 08-08-2018

  • Medicinal uses of honey: a review on its benefits to human health

    Seema Rana, Meerambika Mishra, Dhananjay Yadav, Senthil Kumar Subramani, Charu Katare, GBKS Prasad
    5-14
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.6394

  • Camel milk and its allied health claims: a review

    Hafiz Arbab Sakandar, Sarfraz Ahmad, Rashida Perveen, Hafiz Khuram Wasim Aslam, Azam Shakeel, Faizan Ahmed Sadiq, Muhammad Imran
    15-29
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5318

  • New findings on the pharmacodynamic actions of olive oil: our contribution to better evidence about its remedial properties

    Natasa Duborija-Kovacevic, Ksenia Shavrina
    30-38
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5623

  • Effects of Cornus walteri extract on hepatic lipid-regulating enzyme activities in high fat diet-induced obese rats

    Sung Ho Yun, Joonsoo Lee, Hyung Joo Suh, Eun Young Jung
    39-45
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5237

  • Antioxidant effects and anti-aging characteristics of Leonurus japonicus H. ethanol extracts

    Mi JeGal, Youn Kyoung Jo, Hwan Sig Moon, Ki Han Kwon
    46-58
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5245

  • Hypoglycemic effect of crude water soluble polysaccharide extracted from tubers of purple and yellow water yam (Dioscorea alata L.) on alloxan-induced hyperglycemia Wistar rats

    Teti Estiasih, Donny Umaro, . Harijono
    59-67
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5322

  • Toxicity evaluation of aromatic water of Pinus eldarica Medw. in acute and sub-chronic toxicity experiments

    Seyed Nasser Ostad, Mahdi Vazirian, Roghayeh Pahlevani, Abbas Hadjiakhondi, Morteza Pirali Hamedani, Ali Almasian, Azadeh Manayi
    68-74
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5475

  • Grifola Frondosa Polysaccharide (GFP) improves neutrophils immune function of heavy load exercising rats

    Jian Huang, Yali Shi, Minjun Sun
    75-83
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5507

  • Influence of Elaeagnus angustifolia flour on the organoleptic and physicochemical characteristics of bread (LAVASH)

    Narmin Nezamdoost-sani, Mohammad Asghari-jafarabadi, Javad Mohtadinia
    84-89
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5835

  • Nutritional composition of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Haulms

    Mahmut Kaplan, Ismail Ulger, Kagan Kokten, Sati Uzun, Elif Varhan Oral, Hamdi Ozaktan, Ridvan Temizgul, Hasan Kale
    90-95
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5541

  • Effects of coconut oil (Cocos nucifera) and sesame oils (Sesamum indicum L.) on rapeseed powder induced changes of cardio-hepatic enzymes in Wistar rats.

    Hafizur Rahman, Shaikh Shahinur Rahman
    96-101
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5543

  • Canola oil and olive oil impact on lipid profile and blood pressure in women with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, controlled trial

    Masoumeh Atefi, Gholam Reza Pishdad, Shiva Faghih
    102-109
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5854

  • The effect of chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.) infusion on blood glucose, lipid profile and kidney function in type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized clinical trial

    Fatemeh Kaseb, Zeinab Yazdanpanah, Akram Naghdipour Biregani, Nahid Barkhordari Yazdi, Zakieh Yazdanpanah
    110-118
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5884

  • Mineral concentrations of grain of bread wheat landraces originated from eastern Anatolia of Turkey

    Kagan Kokten, Mevlut Akcura
    119-126
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.6045

  • Effect of Nigella sativa oil extract on inflammatory cytokine response and oxidative stress among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial

    Saeid Hadi, Parvin Mirmiran, Reza Daryabeygi-Khotbesara, Vahid Hadi
    127-133
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.6062

  • Effects of bread with Nigella sativa on hematologic factors in metabolic syndrome patients

    Alireza Mohtashami, Behzad Mahaki, Leila Azadbakht, Mohammad Hassan Entezari
    134-139
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.6089

  • Effect of saffron on serum leptin levels in patients with metabolic syndrome, a double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled trial study

    Marzie Zilaee, Mohammad Soukhtanloo, Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan, Maryam Shemshian, Maryam Salehi, Gordon A.A. Ferns
    140-144
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.6078

  • Evaluation of total antioxidant status, total oxidant status and oxidative stress index in some economically important plants from Turkey

    Fatma Caf, Ömer Kiliç, Sermin Algül
    145-152
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.6125

  • RAPD markers reveal genetic variation between Cichorium spinosum L. and Taraxacum sp.; a substantial medicinal plants of Greece

    Mina Shidfar, Sıddık Keskin, Ebrahim M. Khah, Spyridon Petropoulos, Fethi Ahmet Ozdemir, Ibrahim Samet Gokcen
    153-159
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5993

  • Shoot proliferation from potato (Solanum tuberosum cv. Agria) under different concentration of MS include vitamins and BAP medium

    Samaneh Kazemiani, Ali Reza Motallebi-Azar, Jaber Panahandeh, Sam Mokhtarzadeh, Fethi Ahmet Ozdemir
    160-166
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.6686

  • Polyphenols analysed by UHPLC-ESI-MS/MS and antioxidant activities of molasses, acorn and leaves of oak (Quercus robur subsp. pedunculiflora)

    Ercan Bursal, Remzi Boğa
    167-175
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5311

  • In vitro propagation of Cataloglu Apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) cultivar using apical node as explant

    Fethi Ahmet Ozdemir, Nazmi Gur
    176-181
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5576

  • A comparative assessment of proximate and elemental composition six weedy grasses for their potential use as fodder

    Raees Khan, Muhammad Nauman Khan, Hadayat Ullah, Abdul Basit, Abdur Razzaq, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Zafar, Omer Kilic, Fethi Ahmet Ozdemir
    182-190
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.6343

  • Evaluation of the antihyperglycemic, antilipidemic and antioxidant potential of Cucurbita ficifolia in human type 2 diabetes

    Amita Jain, Meerambika Mishra, Dhananjay Yadav, Dheeraj Khatarker, Pratiksha Jadaun, Arvind Tiwari, Charu Katare, GBKS Prasad
    191-198
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.6654

  • Raw red onion intake and insulin resistance markers in overweight or obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled-clinical trial

    Mehranghiz Ebrahimi-Mameghani, Maryam Saghafi-Asl, Mitra Niafar, Mohammad Asghari-Jafarabadi, Mehran Mesgari-Abbasi
    199-208
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.6109

  • Simultaneous determination of α-amyrin and β-sitosterol in Centranthus longiflorus Stev. Subsp. longiflorus Stev and Iris taochia Woronow ex Grossh by GC-MS method

    Hakan Askin, Bilal Yilmaz, Seyma Bakirci, Arif Ayar
    209-217
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.6744

  • Effects of Physalis peruviana and Lupinus albus on malondialdehyde, glutathione, cholesterol, vitamins and fatty acid levels in kidney and liver tissues of diabetic rats

    Fazilet Erman, Oguz Ayhan Kirecci, Ayse Dilek Ozsahin, Orhan Erman, Tubay Kaya, Okkes Yilmaz
    218-230
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5669

  • Leaf fatty acid composition of some Lamiaceae taxa from Turkey

    Erdal Cacan, Kagan Kokten, Omer Kilic
    231-236
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5930

  • Development of green tea infused chocolate yoghurt and evaluation of its nutritive value and storage stability

    Gourab Chatterjee, Sumita Das, Rahel Suchintita Das, Amit Baran Das
    237-245
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.6081

  • Effects of adding radicchio (Cichorium intybus L.) powder to rice cakes (Sulgidduk) on the quality

    Hyeonbin O, Ka-Young Song, Yangyang Zhang, Young-Soon Kim
    246-254
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.6104

  • Probing the therapeutical potential of conventional and supercritical fluid extract of Zingiber officinale to mitigate ulcer, inflammation, hepatotoxicity and nephron toxicity

    Saira Tanweer, Aamir Shehzad, Masood Sadiq Butt, Muhammad Shahid
    255-278
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5798

  • Phytochemical profiling and HPLC quantification of citrus peel from different varieties

    Tariq Mehmood, Moazzam Rafiq Khan, Muhammad Asim Shabbir, Muhammad Anjum Zia
    279-288
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.6357

  • Influence of gamma irradiation on microflora, sensory quality, nutritional properties and shelf life of Desi chickpea (Cicer arietinum)

    Roheena Abdullah, Mubshra Zulfiqar, Zainab Akram, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Shagufta Naz
    289-297
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5961

  • Sensory attributes of mineral fortified low fat buffalo milk Cheddar cheese

    Rashida Perveen, Masood Sadiq, Hafiz Arbab Sakandar
    298-304
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5415

  • Constipation in pregnancy: causes and remedies

    Sana Zahoor, Masroor Ellahi Babar, Muhammad Mohsin Javed, Tanveer Hussain
    305-311
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5788

  • Correlation between inflammatory markers and organ dysfunction among Intensive Unit Care patients

    Seyed Mohammad Hosein Mousavi Jazayeri, Abdolrasoul Safaiyan, Alireza Ostadrahimi, Shahryar Hashemzadeh, Firouz Salehpour
    312-317
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5933

  • Assessment of dietary intake of adolescent girls belonging to low socio economic status: a community based study from Lahore

    Fatima Hassan, Shafya Saleem, Ayesha Humayun
    318-324
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5479

  • Serum levels of copper, zinc and magnesium in pregnant women with Impaired Glucose Tolerance test: a case control study

    Neda Roshanravan, Naimeh Mesri Alamdari, Abed Ghavami, Reihaneh Mousavi, Shahriar Alipour, Mehrangiz Ebrahimi-Mamaghani
    325-329
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.6041

  • The effects of zinc supplementation on inflammatory parameters in pregnant women with impaired glucose tolerance: a randomized placebo controlled clinical trial

    Neda Roshanravan, Ali Tarighat-Esfanjani, Naimeh Mesri Alamdari, Sorayya Kheirouri, Reihaneh Mousavi, Mohammad Alizadeh
    330-336
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5867

  • Cardiometabolic responses to L-carnitine in obese women with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study

    Aida Malek Mahdavi, Reza Mahdavi, Sousan Kolahi, Vahideh Ebrahimzadeh Attari
    337-344
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.6120

  • Maternal dietary intake and its associated socio demographic factors: evidence from Lahore, Pakistan.

    Ayesha Saeed, Ayesha Humayun, Tahira Raana
    345-351
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23751/pn.v20i1-S.5577