Pharmacognosy Research

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Current Issue

Pharmacognosy Research

Volume 19, Issue 1 • 2027

Featured Article

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)
S. aromaticum (Syzygium aromaticum).
Phytochemical Profiling and Inhibitory Impact of Piper nigrum and Syzygium aromaticum Extracts Targeting GH13 Family Amylases
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
Metabolomics Insight into PN01 and SA02: Anticancer Efficacy and Antidiabetic Enzyme Inhibition

Metabolomics Insight into PN01 and SA02: Anticancer Efficacy and Antidiabetic Enzyme Inhibition

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

Background: Cancer is a major global health problem, with nearly 10 million deaths recorded in 2020. Approximately 30% of cancers in low- and lower-middle-income nations stem from infectious agents like Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Cervical Cancer (CC03) and HPV is now current issue all over the world especially Pakista

Breast Cancer (BC04)
Cervical Cancer (CC03)
Colorectal Cancer (CRC05)
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Original Article
An Amalgamated in silico Approach to Screen Lipid Lowering Herbs towards Developing Antilipidemic Polyherbal Formulation

An Amalgamated in silico Approach to Screen Lipid Lowering Herbs towards Developing Antilipidemic Polyherbal Formulation

Vandana Tyagi, Namita Arora, Pankaj Arora
9/23/2026

Background: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) is largely caused by hyperlipidemia, characterized by high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Standard treatments like statins face limitations such as intolerance and poor adherence. This study uses amalgamated in silico techniques to screen and identify pot

Antilipidemic
In silico
Molecular Docking
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Original Article
High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) Methods for Simultaneous Estimation and Quantification of Vasicine, Gallic acid, Piperine and Pterostilbene from Two Ayurvedic Formulations and Herbal Extracts

High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) Methods for Simultaneous Estimation and Quantification of Vasicine, Gallic acid, Piperine and Pterostilbene from Two Ayurvedic Formulations and Herbal Extracts

Sachin Baburao Mulik, Sanjay Uttamrao Nipanikar, Priyanka Patil, Ankita Kasabe, Pravin Surwade
9/23/2026

Background: High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) is an advanced analytical technique used for the identification and quantification of marker compounds in Ayurvedic formulations. Aims and Objectives: The purpose of this study is to create and validate an HPTLC method for the simultaneous estimation and q

Gallic acid
HPTLC
Piperine
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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
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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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
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
Taxonomic Characterization and Ethnobotanical Insights of Bergenia ciliata Used by Hakeems in the Kashmir Himalaya

Taxonomic Characterization and Ethnobotanical Insights of Bergenia ciliata Used by Hakeems in the Kashmir Himalaya

Sabira Nissar, Tahir Mushtaq, P. A. Sofi, Ishtiyak Ahmad Peerzada, Meraj U Din Dar, A. R. Malik, Ummar Atta, Moamenla Jamir
9/23/2026

Background: The Kashmir Himalaya is known for its rich diversity of medicinal plants that support traditional healthcare systems, where indigenous knowledge plays a vital role in disease management. Among these, Bergenia ciliata is widely recognized for its therapeutic potential; however, comprehensive studies integrat

Bergenia ciliata
Ethnobotany
Fidelity Level (FL)
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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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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
Deep Eutectic Solvent as Green Alternative Solvents for Polygodial Extraction with Validated HPLC-UV Analysis and Evaluation of their Bioactivities

Deep Eutectic Solvent as Green Alternative Solvents for Polygodial Extraction with Validated HPLC-UV Analysis and Evaluation of their Bioactivities

Adelina Simamora, Adit Santoso, Margretha Margretha, Kris Herawan Timotius
9/23/2026

Introduction: Akway (Tasmannia piperita), a native Papua plant is known for its benefits as stamina enhancer, antimicrobial, and antioxidant agents, which can be associated to polygodial, its marker compound. Green alternative solvents for polygodial extraction are required. Objectives: In this study, an HPLC-UV metho

1-Dodecanol
Menthol
Nile Red Solvatochromic Probe
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