Pharmacognosy Research

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Current Issue

Pharmacognosy Research

Volume 19, Issue 1 • 2027

Featured Article

GC-MS Analysis of Bioactive Phytocompounds in Polyherbal Formulation Extracted Ointment Used in the Management of Wound Healing

Neha Suresh Palase, Santosh Y Mudakappagol
9/23/2026

Background: The scientific validation of traditional as well as proprietary Ayurvedic formulations is crucial for the purpose of healing of wound in chronic non healing wounds. Polyherbal Formulation Extracted Ointment, a proprietary formulation made up of Water-soluble extracts of Nirgundi patra, Amalaki Bark and Bhri

Chronic non healing wounds
GC-MS
Polyherbal Formulation Extracted Ointment
Wound healing activity.
GC-MS Analysis of Bioactive Phytocompounds in Polyherbal Formulation Extracted Ointment Used in the Management of Wound Healing
Original Article
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Ethnomedicinal Therapies in Oral Cancer Care: Insights from Healthcare Professionals with Reference to Thuja occidentalis

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Ethnomedicinal Therapies in Oral Cancer Care: Insights from Healthcare Professionals with Reference to Thuja occidentalis

Saranya Ramsridhar, R Chandini, Vishnupriya Veeraraghavan, Khadijah Mohideen, Mutaz Ali-Hassan, Murali Balasubramaniam
9/23/2026

Background: Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) remains a major global health challenge despite advances in conventional therapies. Growing interest in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has heightened attention to natural and plant-based therapies such as Thuja occidentalis (T. occidentalis) in oral cancer m

Attitude
Complementary Medicine
Healthcare Professionals
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Original Article
Elucidating the role of Shatapushpa (Anethum graveolens L.) in Rheumatoid Arthritis through In vitro and In silico Analysis

Elucidating the role of Shatapushpa (Anethum graveolens L.) in Rheumatoid Arthritis through In vitro and In silico Analysis

Anil Koralli, Rashmi Motnalli, Kshama Mutalik, V Sri Venkata Krishnan
9/23/2026

Introduction: Day by day the prevalence of the diseases are increasing throughout the globe. One such disease that is having increase in incidence is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). With the rise in the occurrence there is need of newer drugs with safety and efficacy. Shatapushpa (Anethum graveolens L.) in Ayurveda is used

In silico Analysis
In vitro Analysis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Original Article
Anticancer Effects of Schinus molle-Synthesized Iron Nanoparticles in Human Hela Cervical Cancer Cells

Anticancer Effects of Schinus molle-Synthesized Iron Nanoparticles in Human Hela Cervical Cancer Cells

Pavithra Ramamoorthy, K M Ruban Chakravarthy, S Logeshwaran, S Vimal, T S Mohamed Saleem
9/23/2026

Objectives: Green development of iron nanoparticles by plant derived extracts has collected important scientific attention due to their eco-friendly fabrication, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced biological activities. Materials and Methods: The current research was assumed to evaluate the anticancer efficacy of Iron N

Anticancer Activity
Green Synthesised Iron Nanoparticle
Hela Cells
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Review Article
A Review on Polyherbal Nanoparticles with Combined Effect of Metal Nanoparticle-Properties and Applications

A Review on Polyherbal Nanoparticles with Combined Effect of Metal Nanoparticle-Properties and Applications

Sivaranajani Balakrishnan, Karthikeyan Ramadoss, Geetha Govindarajulu
9/23/2026

The current review summarizes the processes, characteristics and uses of Nanoparticles (NPs) sourced from polyherbal formulations, such as fullerenes, metal NPs, ceramic NPs and polymeric NPs. In order to make different and useful nanoparticles from polyherbal combinations the medicinal values of several plants have to

Characterization
Drug Delivery
Metal Nps
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Original Article
GC-MS Phytochemical Profiling of Kaidarya Siddha Narikela Taila: Mechanistic Insights into Khalitya (Non-Specific Hairfall) Management

GC-MS Phytochemical Profiling of Kaidarya Siddha Narikela Taila: Mechanistic Insights into Khalitya (Non-Specific Hairfall) Management

Sanyogeeta Ajay Dixit, Pankaj Sharma, Pradnya Prakash Hemke, Kashavva Veerabasayya Hiremath, Susmita Devgonda Shedbale, Namrata Bhagaje, Monika Yadav
9/23/2026

Background: Non-Specific Hairfall (NSHF), classified as Khalitya in Ayurveda (NAMC FA-3, ICD-11 TM2), has a significant global burden. Kaidarya siddha Narikela Taila (KNT) is a formulation prepared with Narikela Taila (Cocos nucifera) and Kaidarya kashaya (decoction of Murraya koenigii), widely utilised in the manageme

Alopecia
GC-MS
kaidarya
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Original Article
Identification of Potential Plant-Based Bioactive Compounds as α-Synuclein Targets via Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Identification of Potential Plant-Based Bioactive Compounds as α-Synuclein Targets via Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Nivetha Rajendiran, Kannan Muthu, Gowdham Manivel, Ethirajan Sukumar, Senthilkumar Sivanesan
9/23/2026

Introduction: Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a distressing neurodegenerative ailment that involves the demise of neurons present in dopaminergic system and continuous progression of α-synuclein into amyloid fibrils. Combating α-synuclein aggregation represents an intriguing approach to develop disease-modifying therapy.

Anti-Parkinsonian Agent
α-synuclein
Methyl-vilangin
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Original Article
Modulation of KEAP1/NRF2-Regulated Anticancer Chemopreventive Signalling Pathways by Anacardic Acid in MCF7-ARE Human Breast Cancer Cells

Modulation of KEAP1/NRF2-Regulated Anticancer Chemopreventive Signalling Pathways by Anacardic Acid in MCF7-ARE Human Breast Cancer Cells

Sangita Panda, Enketeswara Subudhi, Anand Bhaskar, Dishant Maniar, Vivek Basudkar, Aswathi Biju, Siddharth Modi, Dilip Mehta, Sujit Nair
9/23/2026

Background: Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer worldwide, with an escalating burden over the past decades. Anacardic Acid (AA), a phenolic lipid extracted from cashew nutshell, displays diverse therapeutic properties including anti-tumor effects. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the anticancer effec

Anacardic Acid
Biomarkers
Breast Cancer
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Original Article
Daidzein Attenuates Allergic Asthma via NF-κB1 Downregulation and Cytokine Modulation: A Comprehensive Preclinical Evaluation

Daidzein Attenuates Allergic Asthma via NF-κB1 Downregulation and Cytokine Modulation: A Comprehensive Preclinical Evaluation

Ankita Haldankar, Niraj Vyawahare, Pavankumar Wankhade, Shubhangi Daswadkar, Kaveri Urade
9/23/2026

Background: Bronchial Asthma (BA) is a chronic inflammatory airway disorder strongly associated with immune system dysregulation. Daidzein, a natural isoflavone found in soy, exhibits well-documented anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities, including inhibition of dendritic cell maturation and regulation of e

Asthma
BAL fluid
Cytokines
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Original Article
Green-Synthesized Tribulus terrestris-Mediated CuO Nanoparticle-Loaded CS/PVA Hydrogels: A Multifunctional Platform for Cancer Therapy and Antidiabetic Applications

Green-Synthesized Tribulus terrestris-Mediated CuO Nanoparticle-Loaded CS/PVA Hydrogels: A Multifunctional Platform for Cancer Therapy and Antidiabetic Applications

Akshaya Viswanathan, P V Avinash, G S R Kedari, S Vimal, T S Mohamed Saleem
9/23/2026

Objectives: In this work, we report on the preparation of CuO nanoparticles using extract from Tribulus terrestris as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent, followed by the loading of the nanoparticles into the Chitosan/Poly (vinyl alcohol) (CS/PVA) hydrogel in order to design a multifunctional system for treating c

A549 Cells
Anti-Cancer Activity
CS/PVA Hydrogels
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Original Article
Phytochemical Profiling and Inhibitory Impact of Piper nigrum and Syzygium aromaticum Extracts Targeting GH13 Family Amylases

Phytochemical Profiling and Inhibitory Impact of Piper nigrum and Syzygium aromaticum Extracts Targeting GH13 Family Amylases

Syeda Tayyaba Asif, Mohtasheem Ul Hassan, Shah Ali Ul Qader, Madiha Jamshed
9/23/2026

Background: Inhibition α-amylase have been reportedly providing a novel way in diabetes and obesity management. Purpose: Research for the last decade has outlined on broad range of health beneficial of various condiments and it is evident that regular spicy food consumption in appropriate quantity is also the reason o

α-amylase
DNS (3’5’-Dinitrosalicylic acid reagent)
P. nigrum (Piper nigrum)
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Review Article
Targeted Neurotherapeutics: A Review of Bacopa monnieri Delivery Strategies for Neurodegeneration

Targeted Neurotherapeutics: A Review of Bacopa monnieri Delivery Strategies for Neurodegeneration

Divya Kanojiya, Suzain Garasiya, Ghanshyam Parmar
9/23/2026

Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Autism lead to Central Nervous System (CNS) degeneration, impairing both cognitive and motor functions. With the rising prevalence of these illnesses-closely linked to age and lifestyle factors-effective therapeutic strategies that can cr

Bacopa monnieri
Cognitive enhancement
Neuro-degenerative disorder
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Original Article
Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) as a Natural Food Preservative: GC-MS Profiling and Antimicrobial Activity against Spoilage Microorganisms

Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) as a Natural Food Preservative: GC-MS Profiling and Antimicrobial Activity against Spoilage Microorganisms

Rashmi Shahi, Suvarna V. Chavannavar, N Bharath Kumar, M.S Yashaswini
9/23/2026

Background: Nigella sativa, also referred as black cumin and described as the miraculous herb, exhibits many medicinal and pharmacological properties. Objectives: This research focused on the antimicrobial effectiveness of different N. sativa Seeds (NSS) extracts against spoilage microbes and phytochemical analysis of

Antimicrobial activity
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)
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