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Pharmacognosy Research
Volume 18, Issue 2
2026 · pp. 224–631 · 40 articles
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 2
- Published
- 2026
- Pages
- 224–631
- Articles
- 40
- Sections
- 2
- ISSN
- 0974-8490
- Journal
- PR
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21–40 of 40Original Article(continued)
Priyatha Prasanth, Arvina Rajasekar
pp. 445-449 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260156 · 2026
Introduction: Oxidative stress and chronic inflammation are central to the progression of numerous disorders. Natural bioactive compounds capable of modulating these processes are of growing interest in regenerative medi…
R S Hiremath, Rashmi Motnalli, V Sri Venkata Krishnan, Santhosh Narsimhaswamy
pp. 450-459 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260118 · 2026
Background: Among all cancer that affect women worldwide, cervical cancer ranks third behind colorectal and breast cancer, with 5,69,000 new cases reported each year, that requires novel therapeutic strategies in additio…
Preetu Shukla, Nilay Solanki, Prarambh SR Dwivedi
pp. 460-475 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260160 · 2026
Background: Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder marked by the neuronal death and a complex, multifaceted etiology. The present study aimed to investigate the potential of Aquilaria agallo…
Sneha Wali, Parixit Bhandurge, Nikhil Gawas, Priya Shetti
pp. 476-482 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260165 · 2026
Introduction: A lesser-known medicinal plant Diospyros paniculata has potential therapeutic compounds. Among these, two significant bioactive compounds are Juglone and Betulin. The pharmacological assessment of plant ext…
Vijayalakshmi Thirunavukarasu, B S Sachin, Biswajit Das, Radhakrishnan Narayanaswamy
pp. 483-493 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260167 · 2026
Background and Objectives: Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek) has well known for various pharmacological activities. In the current investigation, we aimed to study 31 chosen phytoconstituents of T. foenum-graecum (Fe…
Rajeshwari Vijaykumar Kamat, Rutuja Naresh Warghade, Bhumika Sundar
pp. 494-502 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260174 · 2026
Background: Viruddha Āhāra (incompatible food combinations) are described in Ayurveda as dietary practices that disturb digestion and metabolism, leading to doshic imbalance and disease. Though classically established, t…
Anu Padinhapurath Abhimannue, Betty Kokkatt Poulose
pp. 503-510 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260171 · 2026
Introduction: Up-regulated expression of TNF-α and IL-1β is a hallmark in chronic inflammation associated pathological conditions. The World Health Organization has identified chronic inflammatory pathological conditions…
Praveen Nagappa Bhirdi, Suma Ramsingh Rajaput, Rohit Chandrakanth Gavali, Mandati Santhosh Reddy
pp. 511-518 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260172 · 2026
Background: Atherosclerosis narrows the coronary arteries, causing Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), a leading cause of morbidity and death worldwide. Conventional treatments typically focus on individual targets or pathway…
Vineeta Debbie Nesam, Arunkumar Radhakrishnan, Kawsalliya Raj, Sobita Devi
pp. 519-525 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20262223 · 2026
Introduction: A peptic ulcer is defined as a breach in the integrity of the mucosa lining the stomach and/or duodenum that results in a localized defect or excavation due to active inflammation. Peptic ulcer disease is a…
Devendra Shriram Shirode, Jaydip Rajendra Bhapkar, Ashish Vilas Kulkarni, Smeeta Sudher Sadar, Jyotsna Mahesh Patil, Dhanashri Prakash Sonavane
pp. 526-537 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20262340 · 2026
Aim/Background: Plant-derived bioactive constituents can act as immunomodulators by stimulating or suppressing immune responses. This study evaluated the immunomodulatory potential of Glycyrrhiza glabra (root), Piper lon…
S K Kavitha, M R Shubha, H S Yogesh, D R Bharathi, Mohammad Ali
pp. 538-547 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260099 · 2026
Background and Objectives: Potential antidepressant properties are shown by the ethanolic extract of Albizzia lebbeck (L.), a member of the Fabaceae family. Triterpenes, glycosides, saponins, flavonoids, and indole alkal…
Tapas Mishra, Sudhakar Kaushik, Priyanka Bisht, Bhawana Bhatt
pp. 548-554 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260084 · 2026
Background: Inflammation is a critical defence mechanism employed by the body in response to injury, infection, or harmful stimuli. While Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to manage pain and…
Sanyam Sharma, Subh Naman, Ravjot Kaur, Jayesh Dwivedi, Mahendra Singh Ashawat, Arun Chandan, Nagendra Singh Chauhan, Ashish Baldi
pp. 555-567 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260200 · 2026
Background: The rising demand for Withania somnifera requires strict adherence to regulatory guidelines to ensure quality and efficacy. However, batch-to-batch variations, heavy metal residues, and contamination threaten…
Renu Chaudhari, Farhan Jalees Ahmad, Khalid Khan, Sayeed Ahmad
pp. 568-584 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260182 · 2026
Background: Glioblastoma (GBM), a highly aggressive primary brain tumor, presents significant therapeutic challenges due to its inherent chemoresistance, neurotoxicity concerns, and the formidable blood-brain barrier. Ga…
Kavita Nilesh Yadav, Prasad Vijay Kadam, Abhijit Sampatrao Karanje, Prachi Ashokrao Halburge, Yogesh Bapurao Kharat, Gautam Adinath Bade
pp. 585-591 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260122 · 2026
Background: Kajal has been used for ages as a cosmetic and to cure eye conditions in India. In order to improve therapeutic efficacy and ocular safety, we create a herbal medicated kajal with optimal extraction, formulat…
Himanshu Pandey, Sushma Kholiya, Mahipal Singh, Ameeta Tiwari
pp. 592-598 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260159 · 2026
Background: Melaleuca bracteata (Genus: Melaleuca; Family: Myrtaceae) commonly known as the tea tree, is an important aromatic and medicinal plant. Objectives: This research aims to find out the essential oil composition…
Arun Kumar, Debajyoti Chakraborty, Deepmala Pathak, Anil Kumar Shukla
pp. 599-608 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260161 · 2026
Background: Terminalia arjuna (Arjuna) and Terminalia elliptica (Asna or Saj) are two closely related medicinal tree species known for their therapeutic applications. Despite their everyday use in Ayurveda, detailed comp…
Santosh Yallappa Mudakappagol, Raj Joshi, Akshaya kumar, Ujjwal Gupta
pp. 609-615 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260164 · 2026
Background: Durva Taila is a classical Ayurvedic formulation prepared by processing the fresh juice of Durva (Cynodon dactylon) in Tila Taila (Sesamum indicum oil). It has long been utilized to treat inflammatory disease…
Oscar Antonio Sánchez-Aguirre, Daniel Salazar-Vela, Marina Guevara-Valencia, Enrique Juárez-Aguilar, Omar Germán Malagón-Avilés, Leticia Margarita Cano-Asseleih
pp. 616-624 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260133 · 2026
Background: Serjania racemosa Schumach, popularly known in Mexico as bejuco siete corazones (seven-hearted bejuco), is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of a wide variety of conditions, including urinary and…
Therese Jose, Renji Varghese, Jinu John, Rogimon Plammoottil Thomas
pp. 625-631 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260105 · 2026
Background: Zingiber neesanum, which belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, was the subject of the current investigation. Besides being a significant medicinal plant species, it is an aromatic stimulant. Objectives: Examin…