Pharmacognosy Research

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Current Issue

Pharmacognosy Research

Volume 19, Issue 1 • 2027

Featured Article

Phytochemical Profiling and Antioxidant Assessment of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Ziziphus oenoplia from Badangi Village, Odisha

Swetasri Priyadarshini, Sabir Kumar Behera, Mukunda Ghadai, A Leelaveni
9/23/2026

Background: The traditional understanding of plant-based medicine has been passed down through the ages and has been assimilated by various ethnic groups as ethnopharmacological knowledge. The present study focuses on the specific phytochemical makeup, therapeutic applications, and pharmacological characteristics of th

Herbal medicine
Pharmacological properties
Phytochemical analysis
The Badangi region
Ziziphus oenoplia (L.) Mill.
Phytochemical Profiling and Antioxidant Assessment of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Ziziphus oenoplia from Badangi Village, Odisha
Original Article
Characterization and Chromatographic Evaluation of Shatapushpadi Lepa

Characterization and Chromatographic Evaluation of Shatapushpadi Lepa

Sushmita Sanjay Gengane, Anil Koralli, Pranjali Abhay Patil, Shreya Balasaheb Nikam
9/23/2026

Background: Shatapushpadi Lepa is a traditional external application specified in Ayurveda. The composition that is advised for Vata-dominant inflammatory joint diseases. To determine quality, and therapeutic effectiveness, such a conventional formulation must be scientifically validated. Purpose: The present study is

Amavata
Anti-inflammatory
Ayurveda
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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
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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Original Article
Pharmacognostical Standardization of Leaf and Stem Bark of Elaeodendron glaucum (Rottb.) Pers.- An Important Ethno-Medicinal Plant

Pharmacognostical Standardization of Leaf and Stem Bark of Elaeodendron glaucum (Rottb.) Pers.- An Important Ethno-Medicinal Plant

Ramanjaneyulu Kanugala, Goli Penchala Pratap, Mohd Kashif Husain, Maramreddy Prathapa Reddy, Sidama Gopal, Mohammad Zakir, Gudivada Sudarsanam
9/23/2026

Background: Elaeodendron glaucum (Rottb.) Pers. is an essential ethnomedicinal plant belonging to Celastraceae used in the treatment of various ailments like antidotes for snake bites, dog bites, wounds and cracks, dysuria, swellings, burning sensations, hyperacidity, dysentery, headaches, fever, etc. Aim: The Present

Elaeodendron glaucum
Fluorescence analysis
Medicinal plants
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Original Article
Camellia sinensis Extract Mediated Synthesis of Fe3O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles for pH-Responsive Targeted Breast Cancer Therapy

Camellia sinensis Extract Mediated Synthesis of Fe3O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles for pH-Responsive Targeted Breast Cancer Therapy

M B Balaji, Gulipalli Pallavi, M U Imeiya, G S R Kedari, S Vimal, T S Mohamed Saleem
9/23/2026

Objectives: One challenge in treating breast cancer is that there are not enough drug delivery systems that can both target tumors specifically and have their own pharmacological effects. Materials and Methods: This study prepared Fe3O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles (Cs-MNPs) from a one-pot aqueous reaction using Camellia si

Apoptosis
Breast Cancer
Camellia sinensis
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Original Article
Phytochemical Profiling and Bioactivity Assessment of Traditional Medicinal Plants as Innovative Therapeutics for Wound Care Applications

Phytochemical Profiling and Bioactivity Assessment of Traditional Medicinal Plants as Innovative Therapeutics for Wound Care Applications

Prabhavati Shinde, Shraddha Jaiswal, Vidya Tale, Shobha Khilari
9/23/2026

Background: The worldwide healthcare system faces significant challenges due to prevalence of chronic wounds worsen by antimicrobial resistant bacteria and polymicrobial biofilm. Objectives: This research aims to unravel antibacterial and antibiofilm potential of bark of Lodhra, Katphal, Bijak and heartwood of Khadir,

Antibacterial
Antibiofilm
MTT Assay
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Original Article
Isolation and Characterization of Saponins from Asparagus racemosus: A HPTLC and LC-MS Study

Isolation and Characterization of Saponins from Asparagus racemosus: A HPTLC and LC-MS Study

Rajni Mishra, Ashish Singhai, Mukesh Singh Sikarwar
9/23/2026

Background: Shatavari or Asparagus racemosus Wild. Family Liliaceae is an important therapeutic herb in the health care system. It contains a sapogenin content which is a precursor of many pharmacologically active steroids. This plant is used to induce menstruation and as a cosmetic tonic. Objectives: The objective of

HPTLC
Isolation
LC/MS
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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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Original Article
In silico Assessment of Bioactive Compounds from Thaalisaathi Chooranam Targeting Alcohol Dehydrogenase in Alcoholic Liver Disease

In silico Assessment of Bioactive Compounds from Thaalisaathi Chooranam Targeting Alcohol Dehydrogenase in Alcoholic Liver Disease

Jinavani Jeevagan, Shaira Banu Ismail, Abarna Balasubramani, Priyadharshini Muniyasamy, Murugesan Sannasi, Sathish Adithya, Rajathinakaran, Madhavan Ramachandran
9/23/2026

Background: Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD) is a major cause of cirrhosis-related morbidity and mortality, with limited therapies. Alcohol Dehydrogenase (ADH) plays a key role in ethanol metabolism and contributes to hepatic injury. Siddha formulations are rich in bioactive phytoconstituents with potential hepatoprotecti

Alcohol dehydrogenase
Alcoholic liver disease
In silico study
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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
Comparative In vitro Evaluation of Chemical and Herbal Antimicrobial Agents for Surface Decontamination: A Pharmaceutical Perspective

Comparative In vitro Evaluation of Chemical and Herbal Antimicrobial Agents for Surface Decontamination: A Pharmaceutical Perspective

Preethi Vem, Sathwika Rao Nadipelli, Daneswari Velagala, Vaishnavi Julakanti, Shivani Thoom, Deekshita Kavali Venugopal, Naseemoon Shaik
9/23/2026

Background: Maintenance of asepsis is essential for successful endodontic therapy. Gutta-percha cones are susceptible to microbial contamination during handling and storage, and their thermoplastic nature precludes heat sterilization, making rapid chemical disinfection necessary. Purpose: This study evaluated the comp

Aloe vera
Chlorhexidine
Disinfection
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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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