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244 articles for “herbal plant”
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The Therapeutic Potential of Nutraceutical in Diabetes Management: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Diabetes is a long-term and complex condition characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from inadequate insulin production, ineffective insulin function, or a combination of both. Various nutraceuticals used in clinical settings have shown beneficial impacts on a range of biochemical and clinical markers related to diabetes. In many traditional medical systems, hypoglycemic agents derived from plants are used to treat, manage, and prevent diabetes mellitus. These plant extracts have …
Published in Emerging Trends in Metabolites · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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A Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties of Curcuma amada (Zingiberaceae)
Abstract: Plant has been employed in traditional medicine since ancient times. Curcuma amada Roxb. (Mango ginger), is a member of Zingiberaceae family and the Curcuma genus. It is a distinctive spice that shares a similar appearance with ginger but provides a raw mango taste. It is considered as a valuable plant in traditional medicine which plays a crucial function in both the food and pharmaceutical industries. Ayurveda and Unani medicinal traditions …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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DNA Barcoding and Sequence Analysis of Annona reticulata Linn.
Abstract: AbstractDNA barcoding is the use of short DNA sequences (~650 bp) of the standard segment of genome for large scale species identification. The Consortium for the Barcode of Life (CBOL) plant-working group recommended 2-locus combination of rbcL and matK as the standard plant barcode. These two regions of chloroplast DNA were chosen due to efficient recovery of quality sequences and high levels of species discrimination. In this study, seven samples …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Extraction and Identification of Active Components from Herbs for their Characterization towards Prevention of Poly-cystic Ovary Syndrome
Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common gynecological endocrine disorder that causes reproductive and metabolic disturbances. It is more common in females who have obesity and in some females it can also be a genetic disorder. PCOS can be treated by allopathic medicines but they have number of side effects in women like acne and menstrual irregularity. From thousands of years, plants have become a source of medicinal agents without …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Herb-drug interactions: Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic aspects in diabetes
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is interwoven with various pathological pathways and causes. Diabetes and associated complications are not conquered with a solitary performance of the current allopathic medicine. Plant based medicine is being used from years to achieve utmost therapeutic efficacy in various ailments including diabetes. Because of their safety profile, the herbal medicine gained importance in the management of chronic diseases. The combination therapy of allopathy and herbal therapy is a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Study the Effect of Certain Plant Extracts in Blood Coagulation
Abstract: Blood is an essential component in human and other animals that deliver necessary substance such as nutrients and oxygen to cells and transport metabolic waste from cells. Blood performs much important function within body including supply of oxygen to tissues and supply of nutrients. During haemorrhage or bleeding the components of blood may lose which leads to severe illness to patient or sometimes death. Blood loss outside the body is …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Looking Forward to the Promising Anti-filarial Plant Resources and Futuristic Drug Discovery Approaches
Abstract: In tropical and subtropical nations, lymphatic filariasis (LF) is considered a significant public health issue. Adult worms may survive in an infected person for many years, generating microfilariae (mf) and aiding disease transmission via vector mosquitoes. Elephantiasis, river blindness, and tropical pulmonary eosinophilia are among the illnesses caused by filarial worms. The medication of choice for treating filariasis has a slew of negative side effects. Current filariasis control methods aren't …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 9–23 Read article
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A brief survey on Alternative and Complementary Medicine with special reference to safety, toxins and toxicological concerns
Abstract: Alternative and Complementary Medicine (ACM) is a wide range of healthcare practices that may be used within or alongside conventional medicine, and many of these practices are rapidly becoming accepted and integrated into the modern healthcare system. In addition to traditional medicine systems (e.g. Ayurveda, Unani Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Homeopathy), ACM includes practices that utilize natural remedies including herbal medicine, phytotherapy, naturopathy, acupuncture, yoga, and meditation. While these …
Published in International Journal of Toxins and Toxics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 30–45 Read article
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To Estimate the Antibacterial Activity of Piper Nigrum Extract
Abstract: A natural remedy called piper nigrum is used to cure a variety of illnesses. It is employed in conventional herbal medicine for a number of therapeutic applications. Alkaloids, tannins, phenolics, and other phytochemicals can be found in Piper nigrum leaf tissue. In different places, medicinal plants are employed as a source of several effective and strong medications and are a rich supply of antibacterial compounds. The main chemical component that …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 62–74 Read article
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MUNDI: An Important Medicinal Plant of Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: Unani system of medicine (USM) is a rich source of medicinal herbs, used from centauries. The versatility and richness of USM is due to interaction of various treatment system, where the Unani physicians and scholars have not only included the drugs from other herbal medicines but has lead a new ways and dimensions of experiments and therapeutic uses of such herbs. Mundi is one of the herbs, which has been …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 42–50 Read article
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Comparative Evaluation of In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Bark, Flowers and Fruit Extracts of Pongamia pinnata
Abstract: In Indian history, the use of herbal remedies for various diseases has proved its efficacy. Free radicals are the main cause of disease such as diabetes, hypertension, inflammation, etc. The various parts of plant Pongamia pinnata possess good antioxidant activities. The objective of the study was to determine free radical scavenging activity of various plant parts by in vitro free radical scavenging assay such as DPPH assay, ABTS radical decolorization …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Preparation of a Novel Polyherbal Hair Dye Formulation: Better Coloring and Protection Offered as Compared to Marketed Products
Abstract: Synthetic dyes contain permanent coloring agents such as aromatic diamine, amino compounds (4-amino-2-hydrosytoluene, meta-aminophenol, etc.), hydric phenols, polycompounds (para-phenylenediamine) which results in many side effects such as skin irritation, erythrema, loss or damage of hair, and even skin cancer. Dyes obtained from various plant sources are simply available, economical, safe, competent, and rarely have side-effects. In traditional systems of medicines such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, the prescribed dyes …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Evaluation of the Aqueous Alcoholic Extract of Laxmi Taru for Its Anticancer Property: A Review
Abstract: Simarouba glauca is considered a very valuable medicinal herbal drug used to treat diarrhea and dysentery; hence, its bark is known as dysentery bark. Different parts of the tree treat different ailments. The bark and leaf extract of Laxmi taru (Simarouba glauca) is efficiently known for its anti-helmanthic, anti-parasitic, anti-dysentric, and anti-cancerous properties. Chemotherapy, which is most frequently used to treat cancer and is becoming more prevalent around the world, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–32 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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Study of the Antimicrobial Potential of Consortiums of Hot Alcoholic Extract of Plants against Multidrug Resistant Bacteria Including One Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA)
Abstract: Increasing antibiotic resistance exerts threatening implications in human health care. It subsequently increases the need to develop an alternative strategy to counter the growing concern against the superbug infection in open wounds. In the present study, two combinations of herbal alcoholic extracts have been assessed for antimicrobial activity against the isolates collected from human burn wound sample and biopsies. Total of 42 strains have been isolated and screened for its …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 18–25 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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Health Security in Ethnic Communities through Nutraceutical Flora of Gorakhpur District, Uttar Pradesh (India)
Abstract: Health improvement mediated by “Nutraceuticals” has triggered an increased global interest and the current global market size of herbal Nutraceuticals is estimated between 30 and 60 billion. For the contribution to the human health and national economy, attempts were made to evaluate nutraceutical potentials of certain common plants available in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India. This article justifies their use in the traditional medicines for the treatment of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 20–30 Read article
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EVALUATION OF ANTIBACTERIAL POTENTIAL OF BARLERIA NITIDA NEES
Abstract: AbstractPlants are gift of nature and used as medicine in traditional medicinal system since thousands of years ago. In this study, the antibacterial potential of various solvent extracts of aerial and underground parts of Barleria nitida Nees was evaluated against eight selected human pathogens. The pathogens used in this study were Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcus faecalis, Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus. The shade …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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A Detailed Report On Herbal Hair Colorants In Indian Market
Abstract: One of the most popular and traditional cosmetics, hair colour has been used by numerous ancient societies throughout history on both men and women. In the market, there are synthetic oxidative hair dyes that combine peroxide and ammonia, which harms hair and triggers allergic reactions. Additionally, those who use synthetic colours run the chance of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, breast cancer, and bladder cancer. Utilising plant-based natural hair dyes can overcome …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 44–61 Read article
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Hydroponics Culture Regulated Metabolic Variations in Plants of Medicinal Value
Abstract: The current review chiefly brings to light the importance of alternative cultivation strategies for medicinal plants about the effective enhancement of the bioactive substances. The fast-paced society is favoring the need for its cost-effective cultivation and studying the effects thereafter. The mis-steps while collecting the plant from the wild lead to identification issues, genetic and phenotypic variations, variable bioactive substances/secondary metabolites, and toxic compounds. So, cultivation happening in controlled environments, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–20 Read article