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Current Issue

Pharmacognosy Research

Volume 19, Issue 1 • 2027

Featured Article

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
HPLC-PDA
Lipid Profiling
Integrated Phytochemical and Chromatographic Analysis for Detection of Adulteration in Terminalia chebula Fruit Rind Powder
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
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
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
Pharmacognostical Standardization of Leaf and Stem Bark of Elaeodendron glaucum (Rottb.) Pers.- An Important Ethno-Medicinal Plant

Pharmacognostical Standardization of Leaf and Stem Bark of Elaeodendron glaucum (Rottb.) Pers.- An Important Ethno-Medicinal Plant

Ramanjaneyulu Kanugala, Goli Penchala Pratap, Mohd Kashif Husain, Maramreddy Prathapa Reddy, Sidama Gopal, Mohammad Zakir, Gudivada Sudarsanam
9/23/2026

Background: Elaeodendron glaucum (Rottb.) Pers. is an essential ethnomedicinal plant belonging to Celastraceae used in the treatment of various ailments like antidotes for snake bites, dog bites, wounds and cracks, dysuria, swellings, burning sensations, hyperacidity, dysentery, headaches, fever, etc. Aim: The Present

Elaeodendron glaucum
Fluorescence analysis
Medicinal plants
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Original Article
Anticancer Potential of Tephrosia maxima: Inhibition of Cell Viability and Colony Forming Ability in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cell Lines

Anticancer Potential of Tephrosia maxima: Inhibition of Cell Viability and Colony Forming Ability in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cell Lines

Amitha Mohan, Anoop Kumar, Abilasha Ramasubramanian
9/23/2026

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

Anti-inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Antioxidant
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Original Article
Isolation and Characterization of Saponins from Asparagus racemosus: A HPTLC and LC-MS Study

Isolation and Characterization of Saponins from Asparagus racemosus: A HPTLC and LC-MS Study

Rajni Mishra, Ashish Singhai, Mukesh Singh Sikarwar
9/23/2026

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

HPTLC
Isolation
LC/MS
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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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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
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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Acute Toxicity Study of Novel Ayurvedic Formulation Siddha Shalmali Kalpa (Classical Shalmali malabarica formulation) in Wistar Rat in vivo Experimental Study

Acute Toxicity Study of Novel Ayurvedic Formulation Siddha Shalmali Kalpa (Classical Shalmali malabarica formulation) in Wistar Rat in vivo Experimental Study

Pravin Kadappa Koparde, Mujahid Khan, Sheetal Pravin Koparde
9/23/2026

Background: Traditional Ayurvedic Herbal remedies have long been used to improve and revitalize reproductive health. Siddha Shalmali Kalpa (Classical Shalmali malabarica formulation) is one such formulation that has long been praised for its aphrodisiac qualities. Its safety profile is still not well supported by scien

Acute Toxicity Study
Aphrodisiacs
Classical Shalmali malabarica Formulate
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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 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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