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16 articles for “Steroidal alkaloids”
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Solanum viarum Dunal: Ethnomedicinal Importance, Phytochemical Profile and Pharmacological Potential — A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Solanum viarum Dunal, commonly known as tropical soda apple or Sodom apple, is a medicinally important plant belonging to the family Solanaceae. The plant has been widely utilized in traditional medicine systems for the treatment of fever, cough, skin disorders, inflammation, gastrointestinal ailments, and microbial infections. The present review comprehensively summarizes the ethnomedicinal importance, phytochemical profile, pharmacological activities, and pharmaceutical significance of S. viarum. Literature reports indicate that the plant …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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Exploring the Bioactive Potential of Himalayan Lichens: Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Profiling of Xanthoparmelia tinctina and Pyxine subcinerea Extracts
Abstract: The symbiotic association that develops between cyanobacteria, algae, and fungi results in the composite organism known as lichens, which has traits similar to those of plants but differs in its separate parent organisms. Lichens can have a variety of morphological characteristics, including foliose structures that resemble flat leaves, crustose structures that resemble flake crystals, fruticose branches that have short, leafless branches, and leprose-powder-like appearances. Due to their therapeutic potential, lichens …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Assay of the Antitrypanosomal Activity of Ziingiber Officinale Extract in Wister Rats
Abstract: This research investigated the antitrypanosomal effects of Zingiber officinale in rats infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei. Twelve adult rats, 7 weeks old and of both sexes, were randomly divided into six groups (1 through 6), with each group consisting of two rats. All six groups (1–6) were intraperitoneally injected with 0.1 ml of blood containing 10⁶ Trypanosomes/ml. Groups 1–4 received daily intraperitoneal doses of the plant extract at concentrations of …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 32–37 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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A Narrative Review on an Insight of Herbal Origin Drugs and Their Traditional Medicine Formulations for the Treatment of Nephrolithiasis
Abstract: Ethnopharmacological relevance. There is no satisfactory treatment at present to cure or prevent kidney stone recurrences using predictable medicines. There are several marketed formulations in Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathic Traditional Medicines (TM) have potential lithotriptic effects and clinical applications. In India, prevalence rates of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for the treatment of nephrolithiasis are being estimated at 63.9%. Aim of the review This review article intended to scientifically documented …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 14–30 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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Exploring the properties and extraction of neem leaves
Abstract: Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a versatile medicinal plant, for its diverse therapeutic properties. This abstract provides a comprehensive overview of recent research focusing on phytochemical analysis, biochemical characterization, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Neem extracts. Utilizing the different from of chemical used in it, phytochemical analysis identified a plethora of secondary metabolites within Neem, including alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, saponin, tannins, quinone, and phenolic compounds, indicative of its complex chemical …
Published in International Journal of Toxins and Toxics · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 32–39 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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Bioactive Compounds in Ethanolic Extract of Strychnos innocua Root Using Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Abstract: Medicinal plants are of great relevance with endless pharmaceutical and therapeutic properties. They are source of wide array of secondary metabolites or bioactive compounds/phytochemicals (phenols, alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, tannins, steroids and saponins) which can discharge numerous biological functions (antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiviral, antifungal, anti-fibrotic, immune-modulatory, cytotoxic, antipyretic, antitumor, antihelminthic, antiprotozoal, antibacterial, and so on). The use of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis in identifying the bioactive compounds in the ethanolic …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Efficacy of Ferula persica Extracts: A Phytochemical and Bioactivity Assessment in Iraq
Abstract: The research presented in the tables focuses on analyzing the chemical content of extracts from the Ferula persica plant, a wild species in Iraq with significant medical and therapeutic importance dating back to ancient times. This study involved testing some chemical and physical properties of the alcoholic extract of the plant's aerial parts and evaluating its antimicrobial activity, specifically against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli). The …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 10–22 Read article
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In Vivo Hypoglycemic Activity of Aqueous Leaf and Root Extracts of Macaranga Barteri Müll. Arg. (Euphorbiaceae) In Swiss Albino Mice
Abstract: Background: Macaranga barteri Müll. Arg. is a perennial plant in the family Euphorbiaceae and is used in African traditional medicine for the management of several ailments, including diabetes. Although the leaves and stem bark have been studied for various pharmacological activities, little is known about the therapeutic value of the roots. Objective: This study evaluated the in vivo hypoglycemic activity of aqueous leaf and root extracts of M. barteri in …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review of Therapeutic and Pharmacological Potential of Karafs (Apium graveolens)
Abstract: The history of the medicinal properties of plants and their use in various ailments is as old as the history of mankind. Karafs (Apium graveolens) is one of the important plants among them, belonging to the family Apiaceae/Umbelliferae. Its use in various ailments has been documented in Unani classical literature in detail. Every part of Karafs possesses wonderful medicinal properties. A series of studies conducted to evaluate its medicinal uses …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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An Overview of Berberis lycium Royle's Medicinal Significance
Abstract: Natural medication substances are acknowledged as essential and playing important roles in the current medical system because their therapeutic effects are dependent upon the availability of these bioactive molecules. Natural medicines are extremely helpful since they provide necessary bioactive compounds that are less harmful but nonetheless more potent because of their ability to prevent disease. In 1837, John Forbes Royle wrote the first description of the B. lycium plant. The …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 61–71 Read article
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A Systemic Review: Pithecellobium dulce (Jangal Jalebi)
Abstract: Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth., commonly referred to as Jangal Jalebi, Vilayati Babul, or Manila Tamarind, is a versatile tree in the Leguminosae (Fabaceae) family. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical areas and is valued for its ecological, medicinal, and nutritional benefits. The plant is rich in a variety of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, alkaloids, phenols, glycosides, tannins, saponins, terpenoids, and steroids, which enhance its pharmacological potential. Different extracts …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Assessment of Diuretic Activity of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Matricaria Chamomilla (Linn.) and Its Phytochemical Analysis with Emphasis on Toxicology
Abstract: While the traditional medicines are derived from medicinal plants, minerals and organic matter, the herbal drugs are prepared from medicinal plants only. This current research work will be very beneficial in figuring out the Matricaria chamomilla leaves extract diuretic effect by determining the ions and electrolyte excreted by the animals using ion selective channel inhibition. The phytochemical screening results revealed that the after which it was observed whether the alkaloids …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Review on Dioscorea alata and its Pharmacological application
Abstract: Dioscorea alata, also known as water yam, is an important crop found worldwide. About 600 different species have been reported worldwide. Many nations, including South America, Africa, Australia, and the southern United States, cultivate D. alata. D. Alata is a member of the Discordance family and has been demonstrated to possess anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and antioxidant qualities. Dioscorea's metabolites include phenolic chemicals, which reduce sugars, flavonoids, glycosides, saponins, alkaloids, anthraquinones, proteins, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 80–86 Read article