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64 articles for “Traditional Medicinal Knowledge”
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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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Innovation in Phytomedicine: From Ancient Remedies to Modern Therapies
Abstract: Phytomedicine, the use of plant-derived substances for therapeutic purposes, has evolved from a ncient herbal remedies to modern clinical applications, significantly influencing healthcare practices worldwide. This review explores the historical context of phytomedicine, highlighting its roots in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, China, and India, where plants were recognized for their healing properties. We discuss key innovations in the field, including advancements in pharmacognosy, clinical research, and biotechnology, which have …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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A Study on the Uses and Conservation of Traditional Fruit Trees in Uttarakhand: Their Ethnobotanical and Nutritional Significance
Abstract: Uttarakhand, a mountainous state in India, is home to a rich diversity of traditional fruit trees, characterized by their significant ethnobotanical and nutritional value. These fruits, cultivated in temperate and subtropical conditions, are integral to the livelihoods of rural populations, offering food security and economic opportunities. This study explores the distribution, morphological traits, and ethnobotanical uses of traditional fruits like kafal (Myrica esculenta), hisalu (Rubus ellipticus), and timil (Ficus auriculata). …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 01–19 Read article
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A Traditional Indian Unani Dynamic Drug Amla (Emblica Officinalis) And Its Unani Pharmacological Activities In The Light of Recent Experimental Studies: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Since ancient times, plants have been essential to human development, serving as a primary source of natural remedies. The challenges associated with producing synthetic medications, along with their potential side effects and high costs, have driven researchers around the world to focus on the study of medicinal plants. In recent years, numerous publications have highlighted the role of plant-derived bioactive compounds in treating a wide range of human ailments, underscoring …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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India’s Traditional Medicine Trade (2015–2024): Trends, Regulatory Landscape, and Policy Directions for Sustainable Growth
Abstract: India is a major global supplier of traditional medicine products – including Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha, homeopathic, and other herbal and plant-based formulations – yet exports continue to face challenges arising from regulatory divergence, heterogeneous quality-control requirements across markets, and raw-material supply constraints linked to biodiversity pressure and fragmented value chains. This paper systematically analyzes India’s import-export patterns for traditional medicine between 2015 and 2024, maps the regulatory landscape (DGFT, Drugs, …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Anti-hyperglycemia Effects of Plant Secondary Metabolites Towards PKA/CREB Pathway Activation in Diabesity
Abstract: Objective: Diabesity, the amalgamation of diabetes and obesity, presents a significant global health challenge. This research carefully examines how plant secondary metabolites influence glucose regulation in diabetes using the PKA/CREB pathway, paying particular attention to diabesity—the combination of diabetes and obesity. Understanding the complex ways in which these metabolites affect metabolic health will help to identify new treatment approaches for managing diabetes and its associated problems. By conducting a thorough …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 33–50 Read article
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Therapeutic Potential of Terminalia arjuna Bark in the Management of Hemorrhoids: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Background: Hemorrhoids appear frequently among anorectal disorders since they create vascular swelling together with pain symptoms, while leading to bleeding and mucosal tissue tending to slide out. Though effective therapy exists, traditional treatments produce various adverse effects and lead to recurrence and inconsistent patient following of medical recommendations over the long term. Plantbased therapeutic medicines have gained rising demand, which leads experts to investigate medicinal plants with established pharmacological effects. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Siri Bhuvalaya – An Ancient Universal Archive of Knowledge in Jain Tradition
Abstract: Siri Bhuvalaya, attributed to the Jain monk Kumudendu around the 11th century C.E., represents a unique multidimensional literary work that outshines conventional textual forms. Encoded through complex numerical matrices known as chakras and combinatorial rules called bandhas, it preserves a vast interdisciplinary compilation encompassing philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, chemistry, medicine, and linguistics. The text embodies Jain doctrines of pluralism and conditional truth by enabling multiple valid readings across over 700 languages. …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Humanities · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Stress Urinary Incontinence (Salasulul-Baul): A Review of The Unani Concept
Abstract: Greco-Arabic medicine, a rich repository of knowledge on various bodily ailments, offers significant insights into managing and treating numerous health conditions. Among these, urinary incontinence (UI) stands out as a frequently overlooked, underreported, and untreated medical issue that profoundly affects the quality of life for women across all age groups. Salasul baul, a term used in Greco-Arabic medicine, describes this distressing condition characterized by an inability to control urine, significantly …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 30–33 Read article
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Studies on Phytochemical analysis of Citrus sinensis
Abstract: Citrus sinensis, also known as sweet orange, is an extensively grown fruit with extensive nutritional and medicinal significance. The present study focussed on the phytochemical analysis of C. sinensis, aiming to identify and quantify the bioactive compounds present in its various plant parts. The investigation encompassed the extraction, isolation, and characterization of secondary metabolites, including flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, phenolic compounds, and essential oils. The research employed a combination of classical …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Sacred Groves—Repository of Medicinal Plant Resources: A Review
Abstract: Sacred groves are traditionally protected forest or forest patches, with the rich repository of diverse flora with the medicinal plants. Ethno-medicinal knowledge on sacred grove plants have enormous prospects either in the form of natural resources and bio-prospecting. Now a days these small patches suffers from multiple disturbances grazing, encroachment, changing social perspective and hence medicinal plant resources. This study reviews medicinal plant resources in the sacred groves on distribution …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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A Promising Approach Towards Arthritis: Bacopa Monnieri
Abstract: Joint inflammation, pain, and a progressive loss of function are the hallmarks of arthritis, a chronic and crippling condition that frequently results in disability and a lower quality of life. The need for safer options is highlighted by the fact that while current therapy approaches, such as NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and disease-modifying antirheumatic medications, give symptomatic relief, they are usually linked to serious adverse effects. In this regard, the wellknown Ayurvedic …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 76–91 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review of Ethnobotanical Studies on Traditional Indian Herbal Plants for Lung Cancer Management
Abstract: Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. Current therapies for lung cancer are often limited by many side effects. This review compiles and evaluates ethnobotanical evidence and modern scientific findings of Indian herbal plants traditionally used for respiratory and tumor-related disorders, with a focus on their relevance to lung cancer management. Herbal phytochemicals and how they show their potent activities were also listed in this …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Bhumi pariksha of Ayurveda classics in the purview of Soil science.
Abstract: Medicinal plants are the essential element for Ayurveda as it utilizes mainly herbal-based medicines. Ayurveda faces the challenge to ensure the quality and safety of Ayurveda medicines in this era of extreme pollution. Ayurveda treatises explain Bhumi pariksha or soil examination as the preliminary procedure in the cultivation of medicinal plants. Ayurveda as an ancient medical system lacks the more scientific methods in its primitive form of soil examination. Hence, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Use of Nano-Formulated Ayurvedic Medicines: A Bridge Between Tradition and Modern Science in South India
Abstract: The integration of nanotechnology with traditional Ayurvedic medicine represents an exciting and emerging area of healthcare innovation. By combining the age-old wisdom of Ayurveda with the precision and efficiency of modern nanotechnology, researchers are developing new ways to enhance the effectiveness of herbal treatments. Nanotechnology allows for the creation of tiny drug delivery systems that can improve how Ayurvedic medicines are absorbed and utilized in the body, potentially making them …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 27, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Use of Information Resource in Ayurveda with Special Reference to Medicine and Samhita
Abstract: Library is a growing organism; it is repository system of institution. collection and development of library is become important. Needs of users are gradually increased and it is major responsibility to develop libraries according to users need. Both resources, traditional and e-resources are equally collected and developed. Ayurveda is one of the oldest branch of medicinal field which is based on traditional references. Vedas upvedas, upnishadas and slokas. Theses references …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 492–498 Read article
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Computational Analysis of Tinospora Cordifolia Phytochemicals as Potential Inhibitors of BRCA1-BRCT Domain Interaction in Breast Cancer
Abstract: Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for a significant proportion of mortality rates among women. Despite current therapeutic approaches, the disease remains characterized by molecular heterogeneity, making it challenging to develop effective treatments. This study explores the potential of Tinospora cordifolia, a medicinal plant, in breast cancer therapy. Guduchi, scientifically known as Tinospora cordifolia, boasts a centuries-long history of use in traditional medicine, with a …
Published in International Journal of Molecular Biotechnological Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 27–37 Read article
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Exploring the Intersection of AI Network Pharmacology and Ayurveda: Innovations in Traditional Medicine
Abstract: Integrative frameworks that integrate traditional medicine and modern computer research are increasingly important for advancing evidence-based, individualized healthcare. One interesting strategy is the combination of Ayurveda, network pharmacology, and artificial intelligence (AI). AI expands the capability by allowing for the quick analysis of biomedical big data, the identification of therapeutic trends, and the optimization of treatment plans. Ayurveda, with its long-standing emphasis on individualized care, holistic balance, and natural remedies, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 92–98 Read article
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Indigenous Knowledge on Health Care in Tribes of Jharkhand and Odisha
Abstract: Health is multidimensional and influenced by plethora of factors such as habitat, religious attitude, political ideology, worldview, educational attainment, natural resource, food production, socio-cultural practices, hygiene and sanitation, environmental hazards, population structure, etc. in tribal societies of India. Indigenous people have the right to their traditional medicines and to maintain their health practices, including conservation of their vital medicinal plants, animals and minerals. Tribal areas in general are marked by …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Clinical Medicine Done with Clinical Accuracy
Abstract: The advancement of clinical medicine has progressively underscored the significance of accuracy in diagnosis and therapy. This article examines the concept of "Clinical Medicine Administered with Clinical Precision," emphasising how innovations in diagnostics, data analytics, and personalised treatments are transforming the healthcare environment. Clinicians can provide therapy that is not only successful but also personalised to each patient's requirements by combining evidence-based practices with patient-specific factors including genetic profiles, comorbidities, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 6–19 Read article