Pharmacognosy Research
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Category: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics > Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Science
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Pharmacognosy Research
Volume 19, Issue 1 • 2027
Characterization and Chromatographic Evaluation of Shatapushpadi Lepa
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


Phytochemical and Pharmacological Potential of Pithecellobium dulce: A Review
Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth is a medicinal plant that is commonly used in traditional medicine and its phytochemical profile has shown to contain numerous bioactive compounds which are characterized by the presence of high concentration of flavonoids (42-57 mg QE/g), phenolics (30-75 mg GAE/g), tannins, alkaloid

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

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

Comparative Analysis of Multi-Solvent Tinospora cordifolia Fresh and Dry Leaf Extract Using Advanced Analytical Approaches
Background: Tinospora cordifolia is used worldwide for its medicinal properties, but its bioactive phytoconstituents have been less explored. Objectives: The fresh and dry leaf extracts of Tinospora cordifolia, a traditional medicinal plant, were comparatively analysed for their phytochemical content and therapeutic p

GC-MS Analysis and Quality Evaluation of Dashmoola Kashaya
Background: Dashmoola Kashaya is ayurvedic polyherbal formulation prepared from roots of ten medicinal plants which are traditionally used in the management of disorders like inflammatory conditions, neuromuscular disorders, respiratory diseases and musculoskeletal pain. To validate the quality and pharmacological rele

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

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

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

Shenmai Injection Attenuates Pressure Overload-Induced Cardiac Hypertrophy by Modulating HRAS
Background/Objectives: Pressure overload-induced cardiac hypertrophy is a critical pathological precursor in the development of heart failure. Shenmai Injection (SMI) is widely used to treat cardiovascular diseases. However, its anti-hypertrophic effects and underlying molecular mechanisms remain insufficiently elucida

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

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

Acute Toxicity Study of Novel Ayurvedic Formulation Siddha Shalmali Kalpa (Classical Shalmali malabarica formulation) in Wistar Rat in vivo Experimental Study
Background: Traditional Ayurvedic Herbal remedies have long been used to improve and revitalize reproductive health. Siddha Shalmali Kalpa (Classical Shalmali malabarica formulation) is one such formulation that has long been praised for its aphrodisiac qualities. Its safety profile is still not well supported by scien
