Pharmacognosy Research

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Current Issue

Pharmacognosy Research

Volume 19, Issue 1 • 2027

Featured Article

Tamarindus indica L. Seed Hydroalcoholic Extract as a Natural Inhibitor for Urolithiasis: Evidence from in vitro and in vivo Studies

Ankita Ghanshyam Yelne, Vaibhav Mukund Shinde
9/23/2026

Background: Urolithiasis remains a recurrent condition that affects patients’ quality of life and causes significant mortality. Once common in Afro-Asian regions, its prevalence is rising in India and other tropical countries. Objectives: This study explores the therapeutic potential of Tamarindus indica L. Seed Hydro

Bio-chemical Analysis
Kidney Stone
Lithogenic Compounds
Oxidative Stress
Urological Disorder
Tamarindus indica L. Seed Hydroalcoholic Extract as a Natural Inhibitor for Urolithiasis: Evidence from in vitro and in vivo Studies
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
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
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
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
Chemically Synthesized Urolithin-C Regulates Glucose Uptake in HepG2 Cells

Chemically Synthesized Urolithin-C Regulates Glucose Uptake in HepG2 Cells

Vani Manjappa Karadi, Manjula Mavathuru Venkatappa, Shivakumar Venkataramaiah, Sanjana Bai Shivaram Singh Mahendaranath Singh, Sushma Mohan, Ramesh Komalapura Lakshmaiah, Devaraja Sannaningaiah
9/23/2026

Background: In recent years, the prevalence of diabetes has increased dramatically worldwide. Although several drugs are available for its management, their severe cytotoxic effects have created a need for safer and more effective alternatives. Urolithins (A, B, C, D, M5, M6, and M7) have gained attention due to their

α-amylase
α-glucosidase
Anti-diabetic Activity
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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
Comparative Pharmaceutical and Analytical Evaluation of Shoolaharana Yoga: Bhavita Formulation Versus Hydroalcoholic Extract

Comparative Pharmaceutical and Analytical Evaluation of Shoolaharana Yoga: Bhavita Formulation Versus Hydroalcoholic Extract

Priya Darshani Koul, Yadevendra Yadav, Shuchi Mitra, Khemchand Sharma
9/23/2026

Background: Shoolaharana Yoga, described in Rasendra Sara Saṃgraha, is a classical Herbo-mineral formulation indicated for various types of pain. Ayurvedic pharmaceutical processes such as Shodhana (Purification) and Bhavana (Trituration) are traditionally employed to enhance safety, bioavailability, and therapeutic po

Analytical study
Bhavana
Hydroalcoholic extract
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Original Article
GC-MS Analysis of Bioactive Phytocompounds in Polyherbal Formulation Extracted Ointment Used in the Management of Wound Healing

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
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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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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
Development and Quality Assessment of Poshakriti: A Gluten-Free, Multipurpose, Multigrain, Nutritional Flour

Development and Quality Assessment of Poshakriti: A Gluten-Free, Multipurpose, Multigrain, Nutritional Flour

Mrudul Chitrakar
9/23/2026

Background: Growing awareness of the health-nutrition interface and demand for convenient yet wholesome foods is rising. Traditional Indian diets, influenced by Ayurvedic principles, emphasize balanced combinations of cereals, pulses, and spices. Objectives: Building on this knowledge, a novel gluten-free, millet-rich

Finger Millet
Functional Food
Low Glycemic Index
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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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