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
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
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
Elucidating the role of Shatapushpa (Anethum graveolens L.) in Rheumatoid Arthritis through In vitro and In silico Analysis
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
Metabolomics Insight into PN01 and SA02: Anticancer Efficacy and Antidiabetic Enzyme Inhibition
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
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
Green-Synthesized Tribulus terrestris-Mediated CuO Nanoparticle-Loaded CS/PVA Hydrogels: A Multifunctional Platform for Cancer Therapy and Antidiabetic Applications
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
A Study on the Pharmacognosy Materials of Ancient Traditional Medicine Prescriptions Used to Treat Bubonic Plague
Background: Ancient Mongolian doctors and scholar-monks identified diseases that were prevalent among Mongolians but were not described in Indian Ayurveda or Tibetan medicine. Based on the theory of wind, bile, and phlegm, they revised the classification of diseases to incorporate these conditions. A notable example is
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
Camellia sinensis Extract Mediated Synthesis of Fe3O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles for pH-Responsive Targeted Breast Cancer Therapy
Objectives: One challenge in treating breast cancer is that there are not enough drug delivery systems that can both target tumors specifically and have their own pharmacological effects. Materials and Methods: This study prepared Fe3O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles (Cs-MNPs) from a one-pot aqueous reaction using Camellia si
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Ethnomedicinal Therapies in Oral Cancer Care: Insights from Healthcare Professionals with Reference to Thuja occidentalis
Background: Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) remains a major global health challenge despite advances in conventional therapies. Growing interest in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has heightened attention to natural and plant-based therapies such as Thuja occidentalis (T. occidentalis) in oral cancer m
Anticancer Effects of Schinus molle-Synthesized Iron Nanoparticles in Human Hela Cervical Cancer Cells
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
Comparative GC-MS Profiling of n-Hexane Extracts from the Heartwood and Small Branches of Pterocarpus santalinus Linn.f.
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
Modulation of KEAP1/NRF2-Regulated Anticancer Chemopreventive Signalling Pathways by Anacardic Acid in MCF7-ARE Human Breast Cancer Cells
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
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
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