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419 articles for “Uses Pharmacological”
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Smoking and Body Weight: Is There Any Relation?
Abstract: Tobacco is a tall, green leafy plant, originally grown in South and Central America, but now cultivated throughout the world. The link between smoking and body weight is evident as early as adolescence. Nicotine acts on nicotinic cholinergic receptors in the brain and autonomic ganglia. The binding of nicotine to the nicotinic receptors opens ion channels, allowing entry of sodium and calcium, thereby; augment the release of various neurotransmitters. This …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 33–36 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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Metal Complexes of Cephalexin and Their Biological Activities: A Review
Abstract: Cephalexin and its derivatives are commonly utilized in the pharmaceutical and medicinal industry due to their biological and pharmaceutical activities, including anti-microbial, anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, and herbicidal activities as well as possessing high palatability and being useful for skin and joint infections. Interestingly, some organic drugs, including cephalexin, which exhibit toxicological and pharmacological properties, can be administered in forms of metal complexes. Many researchers have synthesized organic ligands derived from cephalexin …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 52–61 Read article
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Morphine: A Pharmacological Perspective on Its Cancer Pain Management
Abstract: Morphine continues to be a key treatment in managing cancer pain because of its strong pain-relieving effects and established clinical history. Despite the emergence of alternative opioids and pain management therapies, morphine continues to be widely prescribed, particularly in palliative care settings. However, its use has been accompanied by concerns regarding tolerance, dependence, and adverse effects, which complicate long-term administration. This review explores the pharmacological aspects of morphine in cancer …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Malaria used by Various Tribes of Bankura, West Bengal, India
Abstract: AbstractMalaria is one of the most common major health problems all over the world. With the increasing levels of malaria parasite drug resistance, the herbal knowledge of indigenous communities for malaria treatment can play an important role in identification of any new anti-malarial drug that is yet to be discovered. The present paper documented 22 ethno-medicinal plants of Bankura district, West Bengal, India, belonging to 15 families which were used …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Taxonomy and Medicinal uses of Meliaceae Family at District Bhopal
Abstract: Floristic investigations are necessary to know the present status of species and for initiating conservation measures. The present study was conducted in district Bhopal to investigate taxonomy and medicinal uses of Meliaceae family growing naturally throughout the study area. Various field surveys made during flowering and fruiting stages of Bhopal district lead to the identification of 4 species under 4 genera belonging to Meliaceae family. The present study will be …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 53–57 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on Adiantum Incisum (Maidenhair)
Abstract: A traditional medicinal maidenhair fern Adiantum incisum member of pteridaceae family widely distributed in hilly areas has been reported for its traditional uses as a medicinal fern. The presence of active nutrients and their multifunctional roles make Adiantum spp. leaves perfect candidates for the production of phyto-pharmaceutical products. It is used traditionally as remedy in different disease conditions like diabetes, inflammation, skin disease, liver disorder, fever etc. It is important …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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The Clinical Landscape of Wogonin: Advancing Targeted Treatments for Chronic Diseases
Abstract: The traditional Chinese medicinal herb Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, commonly known as Chinese skullcap or Huang-Qin, has long been used to treat a variety of conditions, including cancer, viral infections, and seizures. Its pharmacological effects are largely attributed to the high concentration of flavones, particularly wogonoside, and its aglycone derivative, wogonin. Among the bioactive compounds found in S. baicalensis, wogonin has garnered the most scientific attention due to its potent therapeutic …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 46–52 Read article
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Effectiveness of Foot Massage on Pain among Patients Who Underwent Abdominal Surgery
Abstract: AbstractPain after surgery is common, normal and to be expected. Steps can be taken to minimize or eliminate pain, but pain that gets worse, especially if other symptoms are present, can be a sign of a surgical complication. Patients routinely report mild to moderate pain even though pain medications have been administered. Complimentary strategies based on sound research findings are needed to supplement pharmacological management. Foot massage has the potential …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 29–32 Read article
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Assets and Liabilities of Commodification of Herbal (Ayurvedic) Medicine
Abstract: Herbs have been used since many decades as medicines for the treatment of various ailments. Indian system of medicine recommends different Ayurvedic formulations and multi-compound extracts. This ancient pharmacological techinque is beneficial in many diseases related to multiple causes such as chronic illness. In Classics various methods of preparation of Ayurvedic formulation have been described and these formulations are given to patients according to disease (vyaadhi), their constitution (Prakiti), pathology …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Clinical Applications and Mechanism of Leech Therapy from the Perspective of Unani and Conventional Medicine: A Review
Abstract: Leech therapy is a kind of bloodletting that involves using leeches to remove a significant volume of blood from the body. Leeches are hermaphrodites, annelid worms that feed on blood and have a noticeable capacity to expand or contract. Hirudinaria granulosa is a type of Indian leech that has therapeutic qualities. Leech therapy operates on the tenets of Imala-i-Mawād (Diversion of morbid matter) and Tanqiya-e- Mawād (Evacuation of Morbid matter). …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Paeonia emodi: An Ethnopharmacological and Phytochemical Review
Abstract: This review is an attempt to evaluate the phytochemical potential of the Paeonia emodi and covers the pharmacological and ethnopharmacological activities of its chemical constituents, newly isolated chemical compounds and their medicinal importance. P. emodi is used in several traditional medicinal systems in China, Korea, Pakistan, India and Thailand. Different isolated natural products like anthraquinones, terpenoids, tannins, carbohydrates, phenolics and tannins, glycosides, paeoniflorin, lactiflorin, oxypaeoniflorin, cycloartenol, cholesterol, sitosterol, campesterol, emodinol, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Medicinal and Pharmacological Action of Spices: A Review
Abstract: Spices are grown in India from time immemorial and part of Materia Medica of Indian System of medicines viz. Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and also in Homoeopathy. Uses of spices as medicines have mention from pre-historical time. Various spices, such as cardamom, ginger, black pepper, cumin and mustard seeds, were included in the ancient `susruta mushkakadigana' or herbal medicines, prescribed to remove fat and to cure urinary complaints, piles and jaundice. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 11–23 Read article
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Exploring the Potential of Allium sativum Phytocompounds as B-Cell Leukemia 2 Inhibitors in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Molecular Docking Study
Abstract: Objective: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a lymphoid progenitor cell malignancy that could be treated with plant-based drugs, thus alleviating the off-target effects caused by conventional chemotherapy. Since ancient days, Allium sativum has been an integral part of traditional medicine and an excellent antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antiproliferative agent. Hence, this study aims to assess the anti-leukemic potential of A. sativum phytoconstituents as the B-cell leukemia 2 protein (Bcl-2) natural inhibitor …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 53–80 Read article
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Review on Neem Bark: A Unani Medicine
Abstract: Neem is a medicinal plant found in almost every region of India recognized for its medicinal and therapeutic uses. Although all parts of this plant possess medicinal value, the neem bark has been widely used by the Unani physicians to treat various ailments especially for wound healing, dental problems and infectious diseases. In phytochemical analysis various biologically active substances have been isolated showing its medicinal importance. Also in animal studies …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Herbal Treatment of Lipid Dysfunction: A Review of Procedures Correlated to the Use of Classical Remedy for the Treatment of Dysfunction
Abstract: AbstractResolution with review: The developments were made probable by the enhancement in organizational knowledge and augmented aptitude to recognize precise lipid moieties in definite subdomains. Current Discoveries: Lipid dysfunction largely demarcated, mentions to any genetic signaling occasion connecting a lipid envoy that fixes a protein, for example a receptor, kinase, or phosphatase, which in crack arbitrate the possessions of lipids on definite cellular rejoinders. In conclusion, the influence of lipid …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Antidiabetic Potential of Bryophyllum pinnatum: A Study on its Pharmacological Effects and Synergistic Action with Glibenclamide
Abstract: Diabetes is a long-term metabolic disorder that profoundly impacts an individual’s overall health, social interactions, and quality of life. While significant progress has been made in diabetes management with the use of medications such as insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents, the limitations of these existing treatments highlight the need for new therapeutic alternatives. Moreover, the high cost of current diabetes medications makes them inaccessible to many, particularly in rural areas …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 18–30 Read article
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A Review of Murraya koenigii (Curry Tree) which act as a Multiskilled Medicinal Plant with Various Medicinal Properties
Abstract: Medicinal plants are used in herbalism. They form the easily available source of healthcare purposes in rural and tribal areas. World’s about 80% population relies upon herbal products because they have been considered safe, effective, and economical. This review article describes the medicinal importance of the medicinal plant Murraya koenigii. It should be used to cure the symptoms of variety of diseases.
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Review on the Phytochemical Property and Cellular Toxicity of Ajwain
Abstract: A multitude of herbs and culinary ingredients utilized in Indian cuisine hold significant nutritional value. Among these, ajwain stands out as a widely consumed spice, particularly in India, where it is often added to curries to aid in digestion. Ajwain is obtained from the seeds of the Trachyspermum ammi plant, which is a member of the Apiaceae family. This spice possesses various medicinal properties, including its ability to address gastrointestinal …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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Common Medicines Used for Self-Medication in Rural India–A Descriptive Study
Abstract: Background: Self-medication is a significant aspect in healthcare delivery system especially in India. Objectives: The present study focuses on the identification of the common medication used by the people in the rural community of Bangalore, India. Materials and Method: Design: The present study was a community-based, cross-sectional survey conducted among rural population. Setting: People in the selected rural community of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Participants: Totally 110 participants were selected with …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 12–17 Read article