Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Natural Product Research Unit (PCNRU)
The Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Natural Product Research Unit (PCNRU) was established in 2014 through the cooperation of various field researchers including botany, pharmacognosy, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutical technology, microbiology, biotechnology, medicine, and Thai traditional medicine. This unit focuses on the research and development of herbals with the aim of increasing the value of herbals and Thai traditional wisdom.
Research Scope
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- Scientific prove proof of Thai traditional medicine
- Ethnomedicine
- Specification of raw materials
- Chemical isolation
- Product formulation
- Standardization and quality control
- Pharmacological study
- Clinical study
Highlights
- Efficacy and safety of extracted Prasaplai for relieving acute muscle strain.
- Development and standardization of the Yappppproozwheeb extract capsule.
- Effectiveness and safety of the Thai traditional medicine ,Yaprabchombhutaweeb, on allergic rhinitis.
- Method development for extraction of the anti-inflammatory compound from Zingiber cassumunar Roxb. and formulation of nano-emulsion sprays from its extract.
- Establishment of the standard specification of Acacia concinna (Willd.) DC., Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz, Punica granatum L., Streblus asper Lour., Suregada multiflora (A.Juss).
- Comparison of the chemical constituents, pharmacological activities and toxicity of Croton tiglium L. seed before and after processing
Our Members
Name | Academic position | Specialized Fields | E-mail address |
(Head of PCNRU) |
Associate Professor |
Chemistry of herbal medicine, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Natural products, Quality control of Herbal medicine |
[email protected] |
Dr.Wanida Caichompoo | Assistant Professor | Quality control of herbal medicines, antimicrobial activities | [email protected] |
Greepon Manwiwattanagul | Lecturer | Pharmaceutical and Natural product Formulation, Extemporaneous preparation | [email protected] |
Dr.Sakulrat Rattanakiat | Assistant Professor | Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Animal cell culture, DNA-based nanosized drug delivery system | [email protected] |
Dr. Prasob-orn Rinthong | Assistant Professor | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Bio-molecular chemistry, Herbal medicine development | [email protected] |
Dr. Pornpun Laovachirasuwan | Assistant Professor | Pharmaceutical product development , Solid dosage forms, Starch modification | [email protected] |
Dr. Pawitra Pulbutr | Associate Professor | Adipocyte cell functions – Insulin resistance, Pharmacological activities and toxicological effects of natural products | [email protected] |
Dr. Suphakanya Tantrabundit | Lecturer | Cosmetic Sciences, Natural product Formulation | [email protected] |
Dr. Atika Jaruchotikamol | Assistant Professor | Drug metabolism enzymes, Pharmacological activities and toxicological effects of natural products | [email protected] |
Dr. Benjamart Cushnie | Assistant Professor | Cancer research, drug metabolizing enzymes, Pharmacological activities and toxicological effects of natural [email protected] | [email protected] |
Dr. Rujiluk Ruttarom | Assistant Professor | Quality control of herbal medicine, Cytotoxicity, Taxonomy | [email protected] |