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Current Issue

Pharmacognosy Research

Volume 19, Issue 1 • 2027

Featured Article

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
Shool
Shoolharan Yoga
Comparative Pharmaceutical and Analytical Evaluation of Shoolaharana Yoga: Bhavita Formulation Versus Hydroalcoholic Extract
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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Original Article
Integrated Phytochemical and Chromatographic Analysis for Detection of Adulteration in Terminalia chebula Fruit Rind Powder

Integrated Phytochemical and Chromatographic Analysis for Detection of Adulteration in Terminalia chebula Fruit Rind Powder

Likitha Shankarappa, Mamatha A Rao, M Devendra Reddy, NS Prakash, Surendra Chennu
9/23/2026

Background: Terminalia chebula Retz. is a well-recognized medicinal plant widely used in the Ayurveda and Siddha systems of medicine, wherein the fruit rind is designated as the official therapeutic component. Admixture of the nut (kernel) portion with fruit rind powder has become a growing concern due to increased dem

Adulteration detection
Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) Analysis
HPLC-ELSD
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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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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
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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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
Phytochemical Profiling of Unripe Fruits of Ficus carica and Phyllanthus emblica Grown in West Bengal and Evaluation of their in vitro Antidiabetic and Anti-Inflammatory Activity

Phytochemical Profiling of Unripe Fruits of Ficus carica and Phyllanthus emblica Grown in West Bengal and Evaluation of their in vitro Antidiabetic and Anti-Inflammatory Activity

Swarnabha Mukherjee, Neha Mondal, Shreya Mondal, Gargi Banerjee, Tushar Adhikari
9/23/2026

Background: Unripe fruits are promising sources of nutrition in the daily diet, which have gained attention for their rich phytochemical profile and associated health benefits. Objectives: The present study aimed to profile the phytochemical constituents of unripe fruits of Ficus carica and Phyllanthus emblica grown i

Antidiabetic Activity
Anti-inflammatory Activity
Ficus carica
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Original Article
Characterization and Chromatographic Evaluation of Shatapushpadi Lepa

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
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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
Comparative Structural and Biophysical Profiling of Dengue Virus NS5 Methyltransferase Identifies DENV-4 as a Prioritized Antiviral Target

Comparative Structural and Biophysical Profiling of Dengue Virus NS5 Methyltransferase Identifies DENV-4 as a Prioritized Antiviral Target

Afaf Salim Alwabli, Ghadeer Fareed Bukhari
9/23/2026

Background: The NS5 Methyltransferase (MTase) domain is essential for the capping and replication of dengue virus RNA and for the virus's evasion of the host immune response, making it a promising antiviral target. Purpose: To assess the structural and biophysical characteristics of the NS5 MTase across the four Dengu

Developability prediction
Electrostatic potential
Epitope mapping
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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
Comparative GC-MS Profiling of n-Hexane Extracts from the Heartwood and Small Branches of Pterocarpus santalinus Linn.f.

Comparative GC-MS Profiling of n-Hexane Extracts from the Heartwood and Small Branches of Pterocarpus santalinus Linn.f.

Anju Sonkar, Om Prakash Rout, Pravin Kumar Joshi, Akhil Kumar Agrawal, Arun Kumar Singh Parihar, Nagendra Singh Chauhan, Chandan Sahu
9/23/2026

Background: Pterocarpus santalinus Linn.f. (Red Sandalwood) is an important medicinal plant known for its diverse bio active compounds. Evaluation of its phytoconstituents is essential for ensuring its therapeutic potential and quality. Chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques are effective tools for profiling

Bioactive Compounds
GC-MS Analysis
Heartwood
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