Pharmacognosy Research
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(As per Journal Citation Reports 2026)
Category: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics > Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Science
Sources: Journal Citation Reports from Clarivate, 2026 release.
Pharmacognosy Research
Volume 19, Issue 1 • 2027
Development and Quality Assessment of Poshakriti: A Gluten-Free, Multipurpose, Multigrain, Nutritional Flour
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
Tamarindus indica L. Seed Hydroalcoholic Extract as a Natural Inhibitor for Urolithiasis: Evidence from in vitro and in vivo Studies
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
In silico Assessment of Bioactive Compounds from Thaalisaathi Chooranam Targeting Alcohol Dehydrogenase in Alcoholic Liver Disease
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
Anticancer Potential of Tephrosia maxima: Inhibition of Cell Viability and Colony Forming Ability in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cell Lines
Introduction: Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) continues to be a significant global health challenge, especially in developing areas, where lifestyle associated risk factors increase its prevalence. Even with improvements in surgery, radiotherapy, and chemoradiation, toxicities related to treatment and resistance st
Isolation and Characterization of Saponins from Asparagus racemosus: A HPTLC and LC-MS Study
Background: Shatavari or Asparagus racemosus Wild. Family Liliaceae is an important therapeutic herb in the health care system. It contains a sapogenin content which is a precursor of many pharmacologically active steroids. This plant is used to induce menstruation and as a cosmetic tonic. Objectives: The objective of
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Potential of Pithecellobium dulce: A Review
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
Comparative Pharmaceutical and Analytical Evaluation of Shoolaharana Yoga: Bhavita Formulation Versus Hydroalcoholic Extract
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
Phytochemical Profiling and Antioxidant Assessment of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Ziziphus oenoplia from Badangi Village, Odisha
Background: The traditional understanding of plant-based medicine has been passed down through the ages and has been assimilated by various ethnic groups as ethnopharmacological knowledge. The present study focuses on the specific phytochemical makeup, therapeutic applications, and pharmacological characteristics of th
GC-MS Analysis and Quality Evaluation of Dashmoola Kashaya
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
Taxonomic Characterization and Ethnobotanical Insights of Bergenia ciliata Used by Hakeems in the Kashmir Himalaya
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
A Review on Polyherbal Nanoparticles with Combined Effect of Metal Nanoparticle-Properties and Applications
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
Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) as a Natural Food Preservative: GC-MS Profiling and Antimicrobial Activity against Spoilage Microorganisms
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
Identification of Potential Plant-Based Bioactive Compounds as α-Synuclein Targets via Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations
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.