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35 articles for “Ethnomedicines”
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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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SIBR/Aloe barbadenis Mill.: A Review on Medicinal Utility from the Perspective of Unani Medicine
Abstract: Aloe barbadensis Mill., known as Sibr in Unani medicine, is a time-honored medicinal plant belonging to the family Liliaceae. Revered across cultures and healing systems, it has been extensively described in Unani literature under various names such as Elwa, Musabbar, and Ghikwar. This review aims to comprehensively explore the medicinal utility of Sibr from an Unani perspective while integrating evidence from modern pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, and pharmacology. Traditionally, the dried juice …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Computational Exploration of Aristolochia indica Bioactive Compounds Against Snake Venom Proteins Using Docking and Dynamics Simulations
Abstract: Snakebite envenoming is a neglected health threat impacting millions of people each year especially in tropical and subtropical countries. Ethnomedicinal plants are sources of various bioactive compounds and have been utilised by several tribes across the world for centuries. Aristolochia indica is a perennial herb mentioned in the Indian Ayurveda with a long history of use against snake venom, scorpion venom, fevers, rheumatic arthritis, liver ailments, leishmaniasis etc. The major …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 50–66 Read article
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Medicinal Properties of Oxytenanthera abyssinica: A Narrative Review
Abstract: Oxytenanthera abyssinica, a plant local to the African landmass, has gotten a parcel of intrigued in later a long time for its conceivable restorative benefits; it has been utilized in conventional medication for decades since of its assumed mending capabilities. In spite of its long history, careful logical examination into its restorative potential is being attempted. This review paper explore into the multidimensional part of O. Abyssinica is in progressed …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 21–42 Read article
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Medicinal Pteridophytes of Himachal Pradesh: Exploring Their Role in Alleviating Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Disorders
Abstract: Pteridophytes, comprising a diverse group of vascular cryptogams, have been widely used in traditional medicine for their medicinal properties. The therapeutic potential of different medicinal pteridophytes in treating gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions is investigated in this study. Their bioactive substances, including flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and saponins, which have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antispasmodic properties, are highlighted by both traditional knowledge and recent research. Specific species, such as Adiantum capillus-veneris (maidenhair fern), …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Medicinal Pteridophytes of Himachal Pradesh: Exploring Their Role in Alleviating Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Disorders
Abstract: Pteridophytes, comprising a diverse group of vascular cryptogams, have been widely used in traditional medicine for their medicinal properties. The therapeutic potential of different medicinal pteridophytes in treating gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions is investigated in this study. Their bioactive substances, including flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and saponins, which have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antispasmodic properties, are highlighted by both traditional knowledge and recent research. Specific species, such as Adiantum capillus-veneris (maidenhair fern), …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Ant-deterrent Activity in Leaves of Cipadessabaccifera (Roth) Miq. and Aglaia roxburghiana (Wight & Arn.) Miq
Abstract: In view of the rich diversity of Indian medicinal plants, it is expected that screening and scientific evaluation of plant extract for their ant deterrent substance may prove beneficial for the mankind. As the Meliaceae members are not only ethnomedicinally important ones but also agriculturally important biopesticides, due to the presence of variety of bioactive compounds, several members have been phytochemically analyzed. The present work deals with ant-deterrent analysis of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–13 Read article
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Phytochemical Screening of Medicinal Plant Lantana camera Linn.
Abstract: AbstractThe phytochemical studies on medicinal plants have served the dual purpose of bringing up new therapeutic agents, providing useful leads of chemotherapeutic studies directed towards the synthesis of drugs modeled on the chemical structure of natural products. Lantana camara is an important medicinal plant with ethnomedicinal properties. It is screened for the presence of major phytochemical screening which shows the presence of steroids, triterpenoids, flavonoids, sugar, phenol, and tannin. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Review on Biological Properties of Cymbopogon Citratus
Abstract: Lemongrass, Cymbopogon citratus (Poaceae-Gramineae), is an important source of ethnomedicines as well as citral, the primary component of Cymbopogon citratus, which is used in the cosmetic perfumery, and pharmaceutical industries for pathogen control. The word "lemon" comes from the aroma of the plant, which is mostly accountable to the existence of citral, a cyclic monoterpene. Initial research on lemongrass extracts (tea) may have disclosed inconsistent pieces of evidence; however, the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 24–27 Read article
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial and -Amylase Inhibitory Activity of Selected Medicinal Plants
Abstract: During this study we evaluated the a-amylase inhibitory activity and antimicrobial activity of different extracts of Psidium gujauva, Allium sativum, Withania sominfera, and Piper nigrum. Antimicrobial potential was observed against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The plant extracts were prepared with chloroform, ethanol, acetone and distilled water. Each extract was evaporated using rotary evaporator, under reduced pressure. Different concentrations (10, 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 μg/ml) of each extract …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 15–28 Read article
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Nitric-oxide Scavenging Antioxidant Activity of the Different Extracts of Plumeria obtusa (Family:Apocynaceae)
Abstract: Plumeria obtusa (Family-Apocynaceae) has a long ethnomedicinal tradition of being used as a remedial agent in various diseases such as diarrhoea, piles, fever, gonorrhoea, antibacterial and antitumour agents etc. Antioxidant potential of the crude petroleum ether, chloroform and methanol extracts of the leaf and bark were evaluated by using nitric oxide scavenging assay. The extracts showed significant activities compared to ascorbic acid in a dose dependent mode. Moreover, the percentage …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 58–62 Read article
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Phytoconstituents of Ziziphus nummularia (Burm. f.) Wight & Arn. Leaves Extracts Using GC-MS Spectroscopy
Abstract: The genus Ziziphus (Rhamnaceae) species are examples of multipurpose plants with great potential for ethnomedicinal use. The analysis and extraction of plant material play an important role in the development, modernization and quality control of herbal formulations. Gas chromatography and Mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) techniques have become a sophisticated means for analysis of various compounds. The phytoconstituents from n-hexane and 70% ethanol leaves extracts of Ziziphus nummularia (Burm. f.) Wight & …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 109–118 Read article
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Traditional Healthcare Uses of Wild Plants Prevalent in Haldwani Forest Area, Central Himalaya
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe Haldwani forest division lies in the lower foothills of Central Himalayas in Uttarkhand state and covers an area of 1140 sq. km. The division represents a wide range of altitude, slopes, drainage and soils giving rise to a variety of forest types from tropical semi-evergreen to moist temperate. The hilly people from high altitude come down with their families and with their livestock during November-December. The tribals, viz., Doliyas …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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A Review on Polyherbal Formulations used in the Treatment of Autoimmune Disease like Rheumatoid Arthritis
Abstract: This article presents about various polyherbal formulations used in rheumatoid arthritis treatment. RA is a progressive disease, causing inflammation in joints and resulting in painful deformity and immobility especially in the finger, wrist, feet and ankles. It belongs to Non -organ specific class of Auto immune diseases. Autoimmune disease is an illness that occurs when body tissue are attacked by its own immune system. According to Ayurvedic principles, PHF is …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Tridax Procumbens: Nature's Gift for Medicinal Benefits
Abstract: India possesses a diverse range of medicinal herbs due to its unique environmental conditions and varied seasons, which provide an ideal environment for the growth of numerous plant species. One such plant is the tridax procumbens, an annual herb that spreads widely and is native to India. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, it is known as "Ghamra" among the local population and referred to as "coat buttons" in English. Additionally, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 8–16 Read article