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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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Nanotechnology’s Emerging Frontiers
Abstract: Nanotechnology holds significant promise across diverse sectors, including agriculture, food processing, energy, transportation, and communication systems. This swiftly evolving domain revolves around the development of groundbreaking materials and devices that tackle intricate engineering and scientific hurdles across various sectors. In agriculture and food processing, nanotechnology unfolds a myriad of potentialities. Its potential extends to the development of various products such as nano-fertilizers, nano-herbicides, nano-pesticides, and nano-scale carriers. Additionally, it plays …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Rauwolfia Serpentina: A Comprehensive Phytochemical Study of Its Bioactive Metabolites
Abstract: Rauwolfia Serpentina is an important medicinal plant used in Ayurveda, Unani, and folk medicine system of medicine. This plant grew as a bush in company of other plants as an evergreen structure. It is commonly known as ‘Sarpaghanda’. in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine system. It is safe and effective for the treatment of snakebites and various types of disease like malaria, breast cancer, prostate cancer, high blood pressure, insomnia, epilepsy, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Metabolites · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 25–50 Read article
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Green Medicines in Drug Discovery
Abstract: The process of finding new leads for medicines using natural products is challenging. It discusses bioactive composites generated from natural resources, including phytochemical analysis, characterization, and pharmacological investigation. The success of these resources in the process of discovering unique and effective pharmacological combinations that may help mortal coffers is the primary focus. Natural goods have long been employed as a source of medicinal compounds, and they have shown promising results. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 32–48 Read article
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Phytoconstituents of Ticanto crista (L.) R. Clark & Gagnon (Caesalpiniaceae): A Review
Abstract: Ticanto crista (L.) R. Clark & Gagnon (= Caesalpinia crista L.), a member of the Leguminosae family, is a medicinally important plant traditionally used in various systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, for treating a wide range of ailments. It has attracted increasing scientific interest due to its rich phytochemical profile and therapeutic potential. This review serves as a comprehensive index of the chemical structures of common and medicinal compounds isolated …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 38–59 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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The Impact of Extraction Conditions on the Trend of the Type of Red Onion and the Characteristics of Oil Harvest for the Use of Constraints
Abstract: The therapeutic potential of plant-derived medicinal products, including essential oils, has not yet been fully exploited. Many medicinal plants have been studied to provide the biologically active compounds on which most modern drugs are based. However, much more remains to be learned about their precise pharmacology. This is particularly important for essential oils which have such a concentrated but complex composition. This is the reason for the interest they generate …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 70–76 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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A Comprehensive Review on Pharmacological and Therapeutic Uses of Azadirachta Indica in the Treatment of Various Diseases
Abstract: In ancient medicine, the majority of illnesses were treated with plants and phyto-compounds. The most beneficial traditional medicinal plant is Azadirachta indica (Neem). In Ayurveda, it has several therapeutic effects. One of the most adaptable medicinal herbs, it exhibits a broad range of biological action. It possesses medicinal qualities, including anti-microbial, and high efficacy and safety agents. The biologically active components of this plant have a wide range of uses. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Aloe vera: A Review on Its Medicinal Importance
Abstract: Today, one of the main causes of human infection is the antibiotic resistance of bacteria due to the use of antibiotics which causes the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains. The search for the discovery of healthy and effective antimicrobial agents continues. Aloe vera can be used for both therapeutic and preventive purposes in the case of a broad range of bacterial infections. Aloe vera is a medicinal plant …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology 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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Application of Metabolomics in Pharmacognosy
Abstract: In the field of pharmacognosy, the identification, quality control, and bioactivity evaluation of medicinal plants and natural products have become significantly more effective thanks to the development of a strong tool known as metabolomics, which is the complete study of small-molecule metabolites in biological systems. Metabolomics offers more in-depth insights into phytochemical composition, plant metabolism, and the mechanisms that underlie medicinal benefits. It does this by enabling high-throughput analysis and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 01–07 Read article
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Horticulture As an Avenue of Sustainable Agriculture in India
Abstract: In the face of climate change, soil degradation, and population pressure, sustainable agriculture has become a necessity for India. Within this broader framework, horticulture which includes the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, spices, plantation crops, flowers, and medicinal plants has emerged as a key pillar of sustainable agricultural practices. With its potential to ensure food and nutritional security, enhance rural livelihoods, and contribute to ecological balance, horticulture holds a strategic position …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Horticulture · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Herbal Medicines and Complementary Therapies: Their Role, Types and Applications
Abstract: Medicinal plants are used in herbal medicine to treat and prevent illnesses. This includes the use of standardized and titrated botanical extracts in addition to common and traditional medicines from different cultures. The safety of a treatment may be suggested by its long history and deep cultural roots in traditional medical systems, but this does not always imply that it is effective. This is especially important in herbal medicine, since …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 40–53 Read article
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To Investigate Hormonal Fluctuations in Male Rattus norvegicus after Treatment with 50% Methanolic Extract of Acacia arabica
Abstract: The use of medicinal plants in traditional and modern medicine has garnered significant interest for their therapeutic potential. Acacia arabica, commonly known as babul, is renowned for its bioactive compounds and diverse pharmacological properties. This study investigates the hormonal fluctuations induced by 50% methanolic extract of Acacia arabica in male Rattus norvegicus, aiming to explore its potential as a male contraceptive. Male contraception remains limited primarily to condoms and vasectomy, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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A review on antibacterial properties of eucalyptus oil and different eucalyptus species used in pharmaceuticals
Abstract: Medicinal plants with antimicrobial compounds play a crucial role in combating various pathogens. Eucalyptus, belonging to the myrtle family, is notable for its diverse antimicrobial compounds. This fast-growing plant thrives in many countries and its various parts offer significant medicinal value, including timber, pulpwood, and essential oils. The leaves, often considered forest harvesting waste, contain essential oils with potential medicinal benefits. Members of the genus Eucalyptus are highly valued for …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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A Review Article on Oroxylum indicum: A Versatile Medicinal Tree
Abstract: Oroxylum indicum, commonly known as the Indian trumpet tree or Shyonaka, is a medicinal plant belonging to the Bignoniaceae family. It is widely used in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda for treating various ailments including neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular conditions, arthritis, hepatitis, malignancies, diarrhea, fever, and jaundice. The plant's therapeutic properties are primarily attributed to its rich content of bioactive flavonoids, which exhibit notable anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects. Found …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Phytochemical Profile & Therapeutic Potential of Clematis Terniflora: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Clematis terniflora is a plant comes under the family Ranunculaceae, which is folk medicinal plant which is found widely in China, according to the Chinese medical system, Clematis terniflora is a widely distributed folk remedy that is used to cure rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, syphilis, gout, malaria, dysentery and used as analgesic, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antibacterial, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory etc. It is distributed around the world like China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Exploring Herbal Treatment: A Comparative Review of Their Efficacy in Rheumatic Arthritis
Abstract: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that mostly affects the joints but can potentially have systemic consequences across various orggan. Traditional treatments such as Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) and Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) provide symptom relief but may cause side effects with varying severity long- termuse. Recent interest has emerged in herbal plants with anti-inflammatory properties, which have been used historically in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine. This review …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 13–21 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