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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
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An Amalgamated in silico Approach to Screen Lipid Lowering Herbs towards Developing Antilipidemic Polyherbal Formulation

An Amalgamated in silico Approach to Screen Lipid Lowering Herbs towards Developing Antilipidemic Polyherbal Formulation

Vandana Tyagi, Namita Arora, Pankaj Arora
9/23/2026

Background: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) is largely caused by hyperlipidemia, characterized by high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Standard treatments like statins face limitations such as intolerance and poor adherence. This study uses amalgamated in silico techniques to screen and identify pot

Antilipidemic
In silico
Molecular Docking
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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
Phytochemical Profiling and Antioxidant Assessment of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Ziziphus oenoplia from Badangi Village, Odisha

Phytochemical Profiling and Antioxidant Assessment of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Ziziphus oenoplia from Badangi Village, Odisha

Swetasri Priyadarshini, Sabir Kumar Behera, Mukunda Ghadai, A Leelaveni
9/23/2026

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

Herbal medicine
Pharmacological properties
Phytochemical analysis
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Original Article
Shenmai Injection Attenuates Pressure Overload-Induced Cardiac Hypertrophy by Modulating HRAS

Shenmai Injection Attenuates Pressure Overload-Induced Cardiac Hypertrophy by Modulating HRAS

Xiaojuan Zhou, Xueying Xu, Xiaolu Hou, Mulan Wang, Tian Liang, Peiqiang Shen, Shujing Zhang, Han Wang, Yingchao Wang, Qinqin Zhao
9/23/2026

Background/Objectives: Pressure overload-induced cardiac hypertrophy is a critical pathological precursor in the development of heart failure. Shenmai Injection (SMI) is widely used to treat cardiovascular diseases. However, its anti-hypertrophic effects and underlying molecular mechanisms remain insufficiently elucida

Cardiac Hypertrophy
HRAS
Network Pharmacology
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Original Article
Taxonomic Characterization and Ethnobotanical Insights of Bergenia ciliata Used by Hakeems in the Kashmir Himalaya

Taxonomic Characterization and Ethnobotanical Insights of Bergenia ciliata Used by Hakeems in the Kashmir Himalaya

Sabira Nissar, Tahir Mushtaq, P. A. Sofi, Ishtiyak Ahmad Peerzada, Meraj U Din Dar, A. R. Malik, Ummar Atta, Moamenla Jamir
9/23/2026

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

Bergenia ciliata
Ethnobotany
Fidelity Level (FL)
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Original Article
Daidzein Attenuates Allergic Asthma via NF-κB1 Downregulation and Cytokine Modulation: A Comprehensive Preclinical Evaluation

Daidzein Attenuates Allergic Asthma via NF-κB1 Downregulation and Cytokine Modulation: A Comprehensive Preclinical Evaluation

Ankita Haldankar, Niraj Vyawahare, Pavankumar Wankhade, Shubhangi Daswadkar, Kaveri Urade
9/23/2026

Background: Bronchial Asthma (BA) is a chronic inflammatory airway disorder strongly associated with immune system dysregulation. Daidzein, a natural isoflavone found in soy, exhibits well-documented anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities, including inhibition of dendritic cell maturation and regulation of e

Asthma
BAL fluid
Cytokines
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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
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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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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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
A Study on the Pharmacognosy Materials of Ancient Traditional Medicine Prescriptions Used to Treat Bubonic Plague

A Study on the Pharmacognosy Materials of Ancient Traditional Medicine Prescriptions Used to Treat Bubonic Plague

Dagvadorj Tserendorj, Javkhlan Bold, Myagmardash Bazarragchaa, Darmaa Munkhdorj, Bayar Enkhbold, Bold Sharav
9/23/2026

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

Ancient Doctors
Bubonic Plague
Infectious Disease
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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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