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27 articles for “Hepatoprotective”
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Pharmacological evaluation of Hepatoprotective activity of Indian medicinal plants Cordia Myxa and Canscora diffusa on wistar albino rats
Abstract: Two plants (Cordia myxa and Canscora diffusa), which were claimed to possess hepatoprotective activity, were selected. The Selected plants were authenticated by an expert botanist. In the current study, herbal extraction involving solvents of decreasing polarity (petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, and hydroalcoholic) was used to extract bioactive compounds from the plants of Cordia Myxa and Canscora diffusa in polyherbal preparations. A phytochemical evaluation was performed, including an acute toxicity study …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 31–44 Read article
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Unani Medicine Approaches To Liver Diseases :Therapeutic Principles and Review
Abstract: Background: For centuries, the Unani system of medicine has addressed liver diseases through principles that recommend specific therapies tailored to each ailment. Purpose: To analyze the therapeutic principles and Unani medications recorded for the treatment of liver diseases. Data Sources: Unani literary books in both Urdu and English were consulted, along with original e-research papers serving as databases. Limitation: This paper primarily focuses on the therapeutic principles related to liver …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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A Review of Brief Study on Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
Abstract: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, commonly called Parijat or Night-Flowering Jasmine, is a medicinal shrub with significant therapeutic value. This article provides a detailed examination of the plant’s pharmacological effects, traditional applications, phytochemical composition, and botanical features, along with its potential for therapeutic use. Known for its longstanding role in Ayurvedic and other traditional medical practices, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis has been traditionally used to treat a wide range of ailments, with recent studies confirming …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Hidden Gems of Dragon Fruit: Its Role in Pharmacognosy and Therapeutics
Abstract: The Cactaceae family includes the medicinal plant Hylocereus spp., also known as dragon fruit. The skin’s unique morphology, which reflects the body’s oval form, is characteristic of dragon fruit. Dry conditions are ideal for dragon fruit growth. Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a fantastic functional food that has attracted attention recently due to its numerous therapeutic benefits, including antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-microbial, hepatoprotective, and anti-hyperlipidemic properties. It also …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 92–101 Read article
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Repurposing Liv-52 For Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: A Computational Docking And Pharmacokinetic Study To Evaluate Its Bile Flow-Regulating Potential
Abstract: Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) is a long-term liver disease where the bile ducts become inflamed and scarred over time. This scarring can block the flow of bile, leading to liver damage and, eventually, liver failure. The etiology of PSC remains largely unknown, and current treatment options are limited, highlighting the need for novel therapeutic strategies. This study aims to repurpose Liv-52, a traditional herbal formulation known for its hepatoprotective properties, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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The Therapeutic and Biotechnological Potential of : Pogostemon benghalenesis, A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Pogostemon benghalensis is a fragrant perennial shrub belonging to the family Lamiaceae, widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It has been extensively utilized in traditional and ethnomedicinal systems for the treatment of wounds, skin infections, fever, digestive disorders, inflammation, and respiratory ailments. The plant is also valued for its antiseptic, aphrodisiac, insect-repellent, and veterinary medicinal properties. Its leaves, roots, and essential oil are incorporated into herbal formulations, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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An Insight to Diagnosis and Management of Druginduced Hepatotoxicity: An Overview
Abstract: (ADRs) Adverse Drug Reactions are constitute and mutual chief health problem. Throughout the last period liver toxicity has remained one of the most recurrent reasons for pharmacovigilance protection intelligences and the withdrawal from the marketplace of an accepted medicinal product. Liver is a main organ elaborate in the systemic deposition and decontamination of exogenous and endogenous ingredients. Liver disfunction challenges not only health care specialists but also the pharmaceutical manufacturing …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 39–54 Read article
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“Review Article on Tridax Procurmbens Herbal Antibacterial Cream”
Abstract: Abstract Tridax procumbens (L.), also referred to as coat buttons or tridax daisy, is a common plant in the Asteraceae family that is well-known for its exceptional pharmacological and therapeutic properties. This plant has long been utilized as an anticoagulant, antifungal, insect repellent, wound healer, and hepatoprotective agent in Indian Ayurveda. With a focus on its medicinal and formulation features, the current study offers a thorough summary of its botanical …
Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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A Review: Carissa Carendas Leaves: Phytochemical Constituents, Traditional Use, and Pharmacological Properties
Abstract: Carissa carendas called Karanda are used in many traditional systems Unani, Ayurveda, homeopathic systems. Traditionally various herbal drugs used in curing many diseases are used singly or in a combination of another herbal drugs. Carissa carendas is all part of plant-like fruit, root, leaves all parts is used to treat many diseases traditionally. Various herbal drugs individually or in combination have been recommended for the treatment of different diseases. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany Read article
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A Review on Manihot Esculenta Species
Abstract: Manihot esculenta, which is commonly known as Cassava, is a woody shrub that provides a high source of carbohydrate. It is an annual crop native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Nigeria is the largest producer of the cassava plant. The parts of the plant like leaves, roots, stems, etc are consumed in a variety of ways as they have been shown to possess activities like analgesic, anti-inflammatory …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany Read article
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The Study On Sphaeranthus Indicus
Abstract: The increasing usage of plant-based medications is mostly due to their lower costs, greater efficacy, and little or nonexistent adverse effects as compared to contemporary medications. To support the claims made about medicinal plants in traditional medicine systems, a great deal of research is being done on them. The Asteraceae family includes the aromatic herb Sphaeranthus indicus. It thrives as a weed in paddy fields and is found throughout India's …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Tinospora Cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson: A Review on Herbal Formulations and Health Benefits
Abstract: India has a vast variety of medicinal plants utilised as natural medicines since prehistoric times. Herbal medicine was the main form of treatment earlier in the 20th century because neither antibiotics nor analgesics were readily available. Nowadays, natural plant products are becoming more significant in clinical research since they have no side effects and have greater pharmacological response than allopathic medications. Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy or Guduchi) is a climbing shrub …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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A Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Macaranga peltata
Abstract: Macaranga peltata, categorized within the Euphorbiaceae family, represents a prevalent pioneer arboreal species across Southeast Asia, specifically in regions such as India and Sri Lanka. This review scrutinizes the phytochemical properties and pharmacological profiles of Macaranga peltata, underscoring both its historical medicinal applications and prospective therapeutic roles. The plant exhibits a rich composition of secondary metabolites, encompassing flavonoids, stilbenes, tannins, and terpenes, with the majority of these compounds being extracted …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 50–59 Read article
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Sphagneticola trilobata: A Green Treasure of Phytochemical Constituents and Medicinal Values
Abstract: Sphagneticola trilobata originally from the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America, and is a plant of the Asteraceae family, tribe Heliantheae, that is now found growing across the Neotropics. The plant profile, key components, chemical test, and pharmacological actions of S. trilobata are all included in this review. The main constituents of the plant were limonene, bicyclogermacrene, α-humulene, α-pinene, α-phellandrene, and germacrene D, camphene, sabinene, 10-nor-calamenen-10-one, γ-amorphene. Which shows pharmacological active …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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A Comprehensive review on phytomedicinal activity of chirchita (Achyranthes aspera): an Indian Rural Medicinal Plant
Abstract: Because it is used to treat many types of diseases. Native to India, Achyranthes aspera (Chirchita) has been used in rural medicine for generations.This review explores the phytomedicinal significance of Achyranthes aspera, focusing on its bioactive compounds and the pharmacological activities that support its use in treating various ailments. This plant is a useful tool in traditional and alternative medicine. Because it has anti-inflammatory properties Antioxidants Antibacterial, anticancer and liver …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 74–85 Read article
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Treatment of Hepatotoxicity
Abstract: An instantaneous or prolonged response to a synthetic or natural substance is known as drug-induced liver injury, or drug-induced hepatotoxicity (DILI). There are two distinct pathways that lead to hepatotoxicity: the more unpredictable idiosyncratic mechanism and the dose-dependent intrinsic mechanism. Several pathways, some known and others speculated, may be involved in the emergence of drug-induced damage. Drug-induced liver impairment can have several causes, and elevated liver tests are one of …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 31–37 Read article
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A Comparative Review on Abelmoschus palianus and Barleria mysorensis: Phytochemical Constituents, Pharmacological Potentials, and Ethnobotanical Significance
Abstract: Medicinal plants have long served as invaluable resources for treating human ailments, with countless species still awaiting scientific exploration and validation. Abelmoschus palianus and Barleria mysorensis are two such botanicals with rich ethnomedicinal heritage but limited pharmacological characterization. This review presents a detailed comparative analysis of these two species, examining their botanical descriptions, geographic distribution, traditional applications, phytochemical constituents, pharmacological properties, toxicological profiles, and therapeutic potential. Abelmoschus palianus, native to …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Surajmukhi (Helianthus annuus L.): Medicinal Importance in Unani Literature and Modern Evidence
Abstract: Helianthus annuus L. (Sunflower), belonging to the family Asteraceae, is a well-recognized plant in both traditional and modern systems of medicine. In Unani medicine, it is described under the name “Shams-ul-Nahar,” attributed with specific Mizaj (temperament) and pharmacological actions. The plant is considered to possess a hot and moist temperament (Har Ratab), and different parts, including its seeds, oil, and leaves, have been employed in classical formulations. Sunflower seeds are …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 52–65 Read article
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Post Halela Zard (Terminalia chebula Retz.): A Review on Medicinal Utility from the Perspective of Unani Medicine
Abstract: Halela Zard (Terminalia chebula Retz.), commonly known as Haritaki in Sanskrit and Chebulic Myrobalan in English, is a cornerstone of Unani pharmacotherapy due to its remarkable therapeutic versatility. The dried pericarp of its fruit has been extensively employed in traditional medicine for the treatment of a wide spectrum of ailments, ranging from digestive disturbances to chronic systemic disorders. This review aims to present a comprehensive overview of Halela Zard by …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Evaluating Andrographis paniculata Phytochemicals as Potential Glioma Therapeutics via Molecular Docking Approach
Abstract: Evaluating Andrographis paniculata Phytochemicals as Potential Glioma Therapeutics via Molecular Docking ApproachGlioneuronal tumors and gliomas are grade I tumors classified by the World Health Organization (WHO). They typically grow slowly and primarily affect infants, children, and teenagers, but can also occur in adults. They mostly cause seizures caused by gangliomas. Most current treatments include surgery and radiotherapy. Since this disease affects children, the current treatments may cause complications. Andrographis paniculata …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 82–93 Read article