Pharmacognosy Research

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Current Issue

Pharmacognosy Research

Volume 19, Issue 1 • 2027

Featured Article

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
GC-MS
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Characterization and Chromatographic Evaluation of Shatapushpadi Lepa
Review Article
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Potential of Pithecellobium dulce: A Review

Phytochemical and Pharmacological Potential of Pithecellobium dulce: A Review

Sivasubramanian Piramanayagam, Sakthi Puvisha Muthu, Elango Gopalan, Cibi Veeramani, Shalini Balraj, Ragavi Sivakumar, Pushparam Asaithambi
9/23/2026

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

Enzyme Inhibition Assays
Metabolic Modulation
Neuroprotection
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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
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
Comparative Analysis of Multi-Solvent Tinospora cordifolia Fresh and Dry Leaf Extract Using Advanced Analytical Approaches

Comparative Analysis of Multi-Solvent Tinospora cordifolia Fresh and Dry Leaf Extract Using Advanced Analytical Approaches

KJ Sharmila, Nishalini Palani, Aarthy Sundaram, Santhiya Jayakumar
9/23/2026

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

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant
FTIR
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Original Article
GC-MS Analysis and Quality Evaluation of Dashmoola Kashaya

GC-MS Analysis and Quality Evaluation of Dashmoola Kashaya

Shreya Balasaheb Nikam, Rajashekhar Sanapeti, Anil Koralli, Shubham Deepak Anuse, Sushmita Sanjay Gengane
9/23/2026

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

Anti-inflammatory
Anti-oxidant
Ayurveda
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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
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
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
Shenmai Injection Attenuates Pressure Overload-Induced Cardiac Hypertrophy by Modulating HRAS

Shenmai Injection Attenuates Pressure Overload-Induced Cardiac Hypertrophy by Modulating HRAS

Xiaojuan Zhou, Xueying Xu, Xiaolu Hou, Mulan Wang, Tian Liang, Peiqiang Shen, Shujing Zhang, Han Wang, Yingchao Wang, Qinqin Zhao
9/23/2026

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

Cardiac Hypertrophy
HRAS
Network Pharmacology
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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
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
Acute Toxicity Study of Novel Ayurvedic Formulation Siddha Shalmali Kalpa (Classical Shalmali malabarica formulation) in Wistar Rat in vivo Experimental Study

Acute Toxicity Study of Novel Ayurvedic Formulation Siddha Shalmali Kalpa (Classical Shalmali malabarica formulation) in Wistar Rat in vivo Experimental Study

Pravin Kadappa Koparde, Mujahid Khan, Sheetal Pravin Koparde
9/23/2026

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

Acute Toxicity Study
Aphrodisiacs
Classical Shalmali malabarica Formulate
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