Pharmacognosy Research

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Current Issue

Pharmacognosy Research

Volume 19, Issue 1 • 2027

Featured Article

Comparative In vitro Evaluation of Chemical and Herbal Antimicrobial Agents for Surface Decontamination: A Pharmaceutical Perspective

Preethi Vem, Sathwika Rao Nadipelli, Daneswari Velagala, Vaishnavi Julakanti, Shivani Thoom, Deekshita Kavali Venugopal, Naseemoon Shaik
9/23/2026

Background: Maintenance of asepsis is essential for successful endodontic therapy. Gutta-percha cones are susceptible to microbial contamination during handling and storage, and their thermoplastic nature precludes heat sterilization, making rapid chemical disinfection necessary. Purpose: This study evaluated the comp

Aloe vera
Chlorhexidine
Disinfection
Enterococcus faecalis
Gutta-percha
Comparative In vitro Evaluation of Chemical and Herbal Antimicrobial Agents for Surface Decontamination: A Pharmaceutical Perspective
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
Deep Eutectic Solvent as Green Alternative Solvents for Polygodial Extraction with Validated HPLC-UV Analysis and Evaluation of their Bioactivities

Deep Eutectic Solvent as Green Alternative Solvents for Polygodial Extraction with Validated HPLC-UV Analysis and Evaluation of their Bioactivities

Adelina Simamora, Adit Santoso, Margretha Margretha, Kris Herawan Timotius
9/23/2026

Introduction: Akway (Tasmannia piperita), a native Papua plant is known for its benefits as stamina enhancer, antimicrobial, and antioxidant agents, which can be associated to polygodial, its marker compound. Green alternative solvents for polygodial extraction are required. Objectives: In this study, an HPLC-UV metho

1-Dodecanol
Menthol
Nile Red Solvatochromic Probe
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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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Original Article
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
Camellia sinensis Extract Mediated Synthesis of Fe3O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles for pH-Responsive Targeted Breast Cancer Therapy

Camellia sinensis Extract Mediated Synthesis of Fe3O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles for pH-Responsive Targeted Breast Cancer Therapy

M B Balaji, Gulipalli Pallavi, M U Imeiya, G S R Kedari, S Vimal, T S Mohamed Saleem
9/23/2026

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

Apoptosis
Breast Cancer
Camellia sinensis
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Original Article
Tamarindus indica L. Seed Hydroalcoholic Extract as a Natural Inhibitor for Urolithiasis: Evidence from in vitro and in vivo Studies

Tamarindus indica L. Seed Hydroalcoholic Extract as a Natural Inhibitor for Urolithiasis: Evidence from in vitro and in vivo Studies

Ankita Ghanshyam Yelne, Vaibhav Mukund Shinde
9/23/2026

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

Bio-chemical Analysis
Kidney Stone
Lithogenic Compounds
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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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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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Review Article
Natural Products in Dental Care (2010-2026): A Narrative Review of Efficacy, Clinical Utility, and Research Gaps

Natural Products in Dental Care (2010-2026): A Narrative Review of Efficacy, Clinical Utility, and Research Gaps

Hanan Bahjat Khojah
9/23/2026

Plant byproducts have been used as supplements owing to their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. They also help treat and prevent many dental problems. However, the use of herbal treatments presents challenges for researchers. This narrative review highlights the evidence of the most clinical

Dental care
Essential oils
Plant extracts
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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
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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Original Article
Phytochemical Profiling and Inhibitory Impact of Piper nigrum and Syzygium aromaticum Extracts Targeting GH13 Family Amylases

Phytochemical Profiling and Inhibitory Impact of Piper nigrum and Syzygium aromaticum Extracts Targeting GH13 Family Amylases

Syeda Tayyaba Asif, Mohtasheem Ul Hassan, Shah Ali Ul Qader, Madiha Jamshed
9/23/2026

Background: Inhibition α-amylase have been reportedly providing a novel way in diabetes and obesity management. Purpose: Research for the last decade has outlined on broad range of health beneficial of various condiments and it is evident that regular spicy food consumption in appropriate quantity is also the reason o

α-amylase
DNS (3’5’-Dinitrosalicylic acid reagent)
P. nigrum (Piper nigrum)
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