Pharmacognosy Research

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Category: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics > Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Science

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Current Issue

Pharmacognosy Research

Volume 18, Issue 42026

Featured Article

Evidence Landscape of Shilajatu (Asphaltum punjabinum) in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus: A Scoping Review

Anjali Upadhyay, Rohit Singh, Debajyoti Chakraborty, Vijay Kumar, Pramod Yadav, Galib Ruknuddin
8/3/2026

Shilajatu (Asphaltum punjabinum), a herbo-mineral exudate described in Ayurveda as a Rasayana, has been traditionally indicated in Prameha (diabetes mellitus). Its chemical matrix, enriched with fulvic acids, dibenzo-α-pyrones, and trace elements, is proposed to influence insulin signalling, mitochondrial function, oxi

Asphaltum punjabinum
Diabetes mellitus
Insulin sensitivity
Oxidative stress
Scoping review
Evidence Landscape of Shilajatu (Asphaltum punjabinum) in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus: A Scoping Review
Original Article
Evaluation the Effect of the Ethanolic Extract of Satureja sahandica by Montmorillonite Nanoparticles on SARS-CoV2 in Cell Culture by RT-PCR

Evaluation the Effect of the Ethanolic Extract of Satureja sahandica by Montmorillonite Nanoparticles on SARS-CoV2 in Cell Culture by RT-PCR

Afsoun Sanjari Aghdash, Elhameh Nikkhah, Hossien Soltanzade
8/3/2026

Background and Aim: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for effective antiviral therapies. Satureja sahandica, a medicinal herb, is known for its antimicrobial properties and potential antiviral effects. Additionally, montmorillonite nanoparticles can enhance the bioavailability and efficacy of plant

Corona Virus
Satureja sahandica
Montmorillonite Nanoparticle.
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Original Article
In vitro Elucidation of Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Activities with Phytochemical Profiling of Root Extract of Paeonia emodi Wall. ex Royle Traditionally Used Plant

In vitro Elucidation of Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Activities with Phytochemical Profiling of Root Extract of Paeonia emodi Wall. ex Royle Traditionally Used Plant

Neelam, Richa Puri
8/3/2026

Background/Objectives: The present study explores the antioxidant and antidiabetic potential of Paeonia emodi Wall. ex Royle, known as Chandra which is the member of family Paeoniaceae, traditionally utilized by local inhabitants of the Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, for managing diabetes. The selection of this plant w

Alpha-Amylase
Alpha-Glucosidase
Antioxidant activity
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Original Article
Systems-Level Network Pharmacology analysis of Terminalia chebula (Haritaki): Deciphering Multi-Target Mechanisms Across Inflammation-Metabolism-Immunity Axis

Systems-Level Network Pharmacology analysis of Terminalia chebula (Haritaki): Deciphering Multi-Target Mechanisms Across Inflammation-Metabolism-Immunity Axis

Peraira Jackulin Josephraj, Shubham Koundalkar, Pooja Kumari, Jain Priyanka Vinodbhai, Kinjal Panchal, Ruddri Raval, Prabhavati Kalu
8/3/2026

Background: Chronic inflammatory disorders result from complex interactions among inflammation, metabolic dysregulation, and immune imbalance. Conventional single-target therapies often fail to address this complexity. Terminalia chebula (Haritaki), an important Ayurvedic medicinal plant, is traditionally used for infl

Haritaki
Inflammation-Metabolism-Immunity Axis
Molecular docking
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Original Article
Molecular Docking Analysis of Onion Bioactives and Amino Acids to PDE-5, iNOS, AR, and D2R in Diabetic Erectile Dysfunction: A Multi-Targeted Approach

Molecular Docking Analysis of Onion Bioactives and Amino Acids to PDE-5, iNOS, AR, and D2R in Diabetic Erectile Dysfunction: A Multi-Targeted Approach

Anas Islam, Badruddeen, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Mohammad Mujahid, Juber Akhtar, Mohammad Ahmad, Asad Ahmad
8/3/2026

Background: Diabetic erectile dysfunction is a complex disorder involving impaired nitric oxide bioavailability, endothelial dysfunction, altered androgen signaling, and neurohormonal dysregulation. Conventional phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors show reduced efficacy in diabetic patients and do not adequately target these

Amino acids
Androgen Receptor (AR)
Diabetic erectile dysfunction
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Original Article
Pharmaceutical Standardization of Shilasindur: A Comparative Study of Formulation Techniques and Analytical Methods

Pharmaceutical Standardization of Shilasindur: A Comparative Study of Formulation Techniques and Analytical Methods

Barkha Jaideo Tirpude, Bharat Rathi
8/3/2026

Background: Shilasindur (SS) is a mercurial Kupipakwa rasayan (sublime product) composed of purified mercury (Parada), sulphur (Gandhaka), and realgar (Manahshila). Traditionally used to treat skin and respiratory disorders, this study aims to evaluate and establish pharmaceutical and analytical standardization for SS

AAS
Analytical Methods
Electric Muffle Furnace
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Review Article
A Review on Green Synthesis of Carbon Nanoparticles and its Biomedical and Wound Healing Applications

A Review on Green Synthesis of Carbon Nanoparticles and its Biomedical and Wound Healing Applications

Steffy Dominic, Perumal Elumalai, Rajeshkumar Shanmugam
8/3/2026

Carbon Nanoparticle (CNPs) shows significant impact in biomedical fields, especially in targeted drug delivery system, cancer therapies and wound healing applications. Green synthesis‖ of carbon-based nanoparticle from bio-waste fruit peels, leaves, presents eco- friendly, low cost, high scalability than other chemical

Biomedical applications
Carbon nanoparticle
Green synthesis
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Original Article
Docking Analysis of 17 Selected Artoindonesianins as Human Neutrophil Elastase, Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 and G9A like Protein Lysine Methyl Transferase Modulating agents.

Docking Analysis of 17 Selected Artoindonesianins as Human Neutrophil Elastase, Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 and G9A like Protein Lysine Methyl Transferase Modulating agents.

Hema Roshini Dhanasekar, BS Sachin, Biswajit Das, Radhakrishnan Narayanaswamy
8/3/2026

Background and Objectives: The several Artoindonesianins have been reported from different Artocarpus species, and they are known for various biological activities. In the current investigation, we aimed to study 17 chosen Artoindonesianins of Artocarpus species as potent modulating agents of human Neutrophil Elastase

Artocarpus species
Artoindonesianins
Docking
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Original Article
Phyto-Physiochemical Evaluation and Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Peganum harmala L. (Harmala): Establishing Standardization Parameters for Quality and Safety

Phyto-Physiochemical Evaluation and Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Peganum harmala L. (Harmala): Establishing Standardization Parameters for Quality and Safety

Aditi Padoley, Jaimala Jadhav, Pallavi Dewangan, Dhanashri Khuspure
8/3/2026

Background: The scientific standardization of herbal medicines is necessary to ensure their quality, safety, and reproducibility in therapeutic use. Peganum harmala L., commonly referred to as Harmal or Syrian rue, is traditionally valued for its neurological, analgesic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties,

Alkaloids
Harmal
Medicinal plant
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Original Article
Neuroprotective Effect of Chloroform Fraction of Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb Bark and its Isolated Compound (Afzelechin)

Neuroprotective Effect of Chloroform Fraction of Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb Bark and its Isolated Compound (Afzelechin)

Muthukumaran Gurupackiyam, Senthilkumar Natesan
8/3/2026

Background: Neuroprotection is crucial in the development of novel therapy for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. The present study was aimed to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of Chloroform Fraction of Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb Bark (CFPMB) and its isolated compound (Afzelechin) on Aluminium Chloride

Afzelechin
Antioxidant enzyme
Neuroprotective effect
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Original Article
Protective Effects of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Citrullus colocynthis Combined with Kefir against 1,2-Dimethylhydrazine and High-Fat Diet-Induced Colorectal Cancer in Wistar Rats

Protective Effects of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Citrullus colocynthis Combined with Kefir against 1,2-Dimethylhydrazine and High-Fat Diet-Induced Colorectal Cancer in Wistar Rats

Sanjay Samanth Manthena, Eswar Kumar Kilari, Satya Obbalareddy, Santosh Kumar Ranajit
8/3/2026

Background: Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is a major global malignancy strongly influenced by diet and lifestyle. Natural products and probiotics are being explored for their chemopreventive potential. Objectives: To evaluate the combined protective effects of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Citrullus colocynthis (MLECC) and kef

Colorectal cancer
Citrullus colocynthis
Kefir
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Original Article
Effects of Torilis nodosa [L.] Gaertn. Methanol Extract against Rotenone Induced Parkinson Diseases in Rats

Effects of Torilis nodosa [L.] Gaertn. Methanol Extract against Rotenone Induced Parkinson Diseases in Rats

Muhammad Nadeem Khan, Mushtaq Ahmed, Humera Nazir, Muhammad Waseem Khan, Rahmat Ali Khan
8/3/2026

Background: Torilis nodosa [L.] Gaertn. a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae has conventionally been used for treatment of many human diseases. Currently we have designed to explore the pharmacological evidence of its in neurodegeneration. In the present study we have aimed to investigate the phytochemic

Nervous system
Parkinson's disease
Rotenone
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Original Article
Gelatin-Alginate Biopolymeric Matrix Enriched with Punica granatum and Moringa oleifera: In vitro Biological Evaluation for the Management of Periodontal Disease

Gelatin-Alginate Biopolymeric Matrix Enriched with Punica granatum and Moringa oleifera: In vitro Biological Evaluation for the Management of Periodontal Disease

Varun Batra, Arvina Rajasekar
8/3/2026

Background: Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by microbial dysbiosis, oxidative stress, and exaggerated host immune response, leading to progressive periodontal tissue destruction. Natural phytoconstituents with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties have gained attention as pot

Disease
Periodontitis
Phytotherapy
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