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A Review about Scope of Traditional Medicinal Plants in a New Drug Discovery
Abstract: ‘AYUSH’ is the most important traditional system of medicine, which has been practised since thousands of long years by our ancestors. AYUSH has a very good healing power for so many problems by using both traditional and natural medicine. The new drug discovery is taking long time to produce its products and thus there is a reduction in number of new drug approvals due to different issues like legal problems …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Biochemical Changes due to Various Environmental Pollutants Affecting the Therapeutic Potentialities of Certain Medicinal Plants
Abstract: ABSTRACTMedicinal herbs have been an essential part of human society since the civilization started. They are boon of nature to cure a number of ailments of human beings. Herbal medicines are a major component in all traditional medicine systems since all practitioners of Ayurveda, Homeopathic, Siddha and Unani systems of medicine regularly employ a large number of Indian medicinal plants as antibiotic agents. In the present study, various plant species …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Some Medicinal Plants against Most Prevalent Diabetic Wound Pathogens
Abstract: The present research work attempts to evaluate antimicrobial activity of 90% ethanolic extracts of three traditional medicinal plants viz. Terminalia bellirica, Terminalia chebula, Pyhllanthus emblica. Since ethanol is the best solvent for dissolving antimicrobial compound present as active phytoconstituents in plants, these plants were extracted with ethanol. Each extract was tested for its antimicrobial activity against three most prevalent pathogenic microorganism associated with diabetic wounds, viz. Staphylococcus aureus (MTCC3160), Pseudomonas …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Herbal Drug Used in the Treatment of Diabetes: A Review
Abstract: Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that occurs at the point when the pancreas is not able to produce insulin, or when the body cannot utilize the insulin it produces. Diabetes mellitus is a complex metabolic disorder that affects various systems of body such as visual, circulatory, renal and nervous system. Human beings depend upon plants for their various needs such as food, fodder, fuel, timber, fibres, dyes, gums, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 4, 2020 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Quality Control of Ayurvedic Drugs
Abstract: Ayurveda is the ancient most system of medicine and most of Indian population uses Ayurvedic drugs in some form [1]. Their high cultural acceptability is due to the experienced safety and efficiency over centuries of use. Because of their unique effects and relatively low side effects, this medicine has been gaining popularity all over the world. British physicians travelled to India to observe rhinoplasty being performed using native methods [2]. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 24–27 Read article
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Natural Products: A Prospective Tactic to Unite Nature and Disease
Abstract: The most primitive and effective method from pre-historic time to heal injuries, cure disease and relieve suffering; is treatment with the help of plants extract. Resistance to anti microbial agents has lead to treatment failure and the shift of medical care from orthodox to herbal medicine. Most of the herbal medicines in use await validation of their claimed effects and possibly the development of novel antimicrobial drugs from them. Every …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 35–38 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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Documentation of Traditional Medicine Used by the People of Periyammalpuram Village Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, South India
Abstract: AbstractA survey of traditional medicinal plants was carried out to collect the information about the medicinal plants found in Periyammalpuram village Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, South India. The results of the study revealed that the use of 71 species distributed in 37 families which were commonly used by local traditional healers for the treatment of many types of ailments. The present study explored that the herbal medicines have the hidden …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Identification and Standardization of Crude Drugs according to Ayurvedic and Modern Parameters
Abstract: Medicinal plants constitute a source of raw material for both traditional system of medicine and modern medicine. Now plant materials are employed throughout the pharmaceuticals industries, developing world as home remedies and ingredients for the industry. Standardization of herbal drugs in this globalization phase of Ayurveda bears utmost significance because this can sustain the tremendous interest that Ayurveda is witnessing across the globe. The increased use of herbal drugs and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Secondary Metabolites in Drug Development: Tracing Their Historical and Therapeutic Impact
Abstract: Secondary metabolites, also known as natural products, exhibit a level of structural and chemical diversity unmatched by synthetic small molecule libraries. These compounds, which have evolved to possess drug-like properties, continue to be a primary source for new medications and drug leads. Their discovery has significantly impacted advancements in chemistry, biology, and medicine, influencing drug development and therapeutic strategies throughout history. Derived from primary metabolic pathways such as photosynthesis, glycolysis, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Metabolites · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 51–55 Read article
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Lithotriptic Potential of Certain Herbs and its Implications in Human Health
Abstract: Man from his prehistoric hunter gatherer stage to modern day evolution—Homo sapiens has been using various herbal remedies for treatment. Considering the lithotriptic property of root system of plants, plants having such property and its further exploitation for treating renal calculi we have explored in the present research. Interestingly one of the shrubs referred widely in Siddha system of medicine—Indigofera aspalathoides grown in arid zones showed very high lithotriptic activity …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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A Unique Insight on Detoxification and Inactivation of Metal Toxicity in Herbal-Metal Preparations in Siddha System
Abstract: Metal chelating property of various time tested siddha herbs were tested individually vis a vis Phyllanthus emblica, Embelia ribes, Elettaria cardamomum, Withania somnifera, Corollocarpus epigaeus, Centella asiatica, Celastrus paniculatus, Smilax chinensis, Psoralea corylifolia, Solanum trilobatum and Indigofera aspalathoides. Most of the plants showed metal chelating effect suggesting their role in in-activating metal toxicity. Use of these herbs along with metal preparation may offer some value in reducing toxicity due to …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 13–17 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 · Vol. 10, Issue 4, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Formulation and Analyzation of Murraya Koenigii Herbal Antimicrobial Cream
Abstract: A person's skin is a crucial indicator of their overall health. Everyone experiences skin issues from time to time in their lives. Wrinkles, acne, pimples, dark spots, hypersensitivity, and atopic dermatitis are some of the ways they might manifest. The aim of this project was to formulate the herbal cream for the purpose of the moisturising, cooling, cure inflammation, itching, skin eruptions, persistent boils, wound healing, antimicrobial, and treatment of …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Role of Herbs in the Formulation of Cosmetics
Abstract: The thought of beauty and cosmetics dates back to ancient mankind and civilization. Plants extremely used for development of recent drug for cosmeceuticals and pharmaceutical applications. Herbal cosmetics are the products used in crude or extract it by herbs. Products are developed using multiple permissible cosmetic ingredients to form the basis on which one or more herbal components are used to provide specified cosmetic benefits only, shall be called as …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Bioenhancer to Boost Herbal Drug Efficacy
Abstract: Bioenhancers are natural substances that significantly improve the absorption, bioavailability, and therapeutic efficacy of drugs when co-administered, without showing notable pharmacological activity of their own. In herbal medicine, the concept of bioenhancement has received growing attention as many phytoconstituents exhibit low oral bioavailability due to poor solubility, limited permeability, and extensive first-pass metabolism. The traditional Ayurvedic system first introduced this concept through the discovery of Piperine, the active alkaloid from …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 01–13 Read article
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Preliminary Phytochemical and Pharmacognostical Investigation of Barleria buxifolia L.
Abstract: AbstractDuring the past several decades, traditional systems of medicines have become a topic of global relevance. Current estimate suggests that in many underdeveloped countries, a large proportion of the population rely heavily on traditional practitioners and local herbals to meet the primary health care needs. Under these circumstances, only a few plants of medicinal value have been successfully evaluated for their medicinal applications. Safety and efficacy data are available only …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–20 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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Study on Effect of Some Bangladeshi Medicinal Plant Extracts on in vitro Thrombolysis: An Assessment using Statistical Test
Abstract: An in vitro thrombolytic model was used to check the clotlysis effect of seven aqueous herbal extracts, viz., Cassia hirsuta, Clausena suffruticosa, Litsea glutinosa, Leea indica, Leucas aspera, Achyranthes aspera and Paederia foetida along with Streptokinase as a positive control and water as a negative control using statistical analysis. Statistical analysis such as Friedman test is a powerful tool for the characterization of the pharmaceutical process by studying the activity …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 41–44 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of Golden Heart’s Tooth paste of Piper Betel
Abstract: Toothpaste is a multifunctional oral care product composed of abrasives, surfactants, fluoride-based anticaries agents, and pH buffers. Herbal toothpaste formulations have gained significant attention for the treatment of gingivitis, an inflammatory disease of the gums. Generally, toothpaste formulations maintain a pH range of 5–6 to ensure stability and compatibility with the oral environment. Traditional medicinal plants have long been used by communities for oral healthcare due to their antimicrobial and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 43–61 Read article