Volume 13 (2026) - Issue 1, January
Review Articles
THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF RAUWOLFIA SERPENTINA: PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS, BIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS, AND CLINICAL EVIDENCE
Rauwolfia serpentina is a traditional medicine used by Indians for a long time. Because of its serpentine shape, the drug is known as Sarpgandha. Despite having more than 50 alkaloids, the primary alkaloid in Rauwolfia serpentina is reserpine. Reserpine, even at lower doses, is an effective antihypertensive. Rauwolfia serpentina has a wide variety of medicinal uses, including lowering blood pressu...
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SPIRULINA: A MULTIFUNCTIONAL MICROALGA WITH NUTRITIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
Spirulina is a very helpful cyanobacterium that is rich in protein, essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and biologically active components like phycocyanin, carotenoids, and polysaccharides. Its strong antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, antidiabetic, and anticancer qualities are supported by these components, making it beneficial for use in pharmaceuticals and health...
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PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND PHARMACOLOGICAL INSIGHTS INTO JATAMANSI: AN AYURVEDIC WONDER HERB
Himalayan herbs are a reservoir of natural diversity and cultural heritage, embodying a unique fusion of tradition and biodiversity. Among these botanical treasures, Nardostachys Jatamansi, commonly known as Jatamansi, holds a revered position in Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine. With roots tracing back thousands of years, Jatamansi has been esteemed for its multifaceted medicinal a...
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Research Articles
COMPARATION BETWEEN TRADEMARK AND ANALYTICAL STANDARD CHLORPYRIFOS ADMINISTRATION ON BUTYRYLCHOLINESTERASE AND GLUCOSE LEVELS IN RATS
Indonesia is one of the largest agricultural countries in the world. In 2022, approximately 88.89% of the workforce was employed in the agricultural sector. One of the most important agricultural practices is the use of pesticides, which are essential for pest control. Organophosphates are widely used pesticides, and chlorpyrifos is one of the most commonly applied organophosphate insecticides. Ho...
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ANTI-CANDIDA ALBICANS EFFECT OF IMPATIENS WALLERIANA AERIAL EXTRACT
The genus Impatiens encompasses a diverse array of species valuable as sourcs of natural medicine some of which remain unexplored and insufficiently characterized. Impatiuens is a reservoir of metabolites such as phenolics, phytosterols, triterpenoids, and peptides which exhibit spectrum of activities including antimicrobial, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-anaphylactic. Impatie...
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NATURE’S CLEANSE: ORGANIC SPINACIA OLERACEA & MURRAYA KOENIGII FORMULATION FOR SKIN CARE
The rising demand for natural and skin-friendly personal care products has prompted the exploration of plant-based formulations. This study focuses on the development and evaluation of an organic herbal cleanser incorporating Spinacia oleracea (spinach) and Murraya koenigii (curry leaf) extracts, known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Two gel-based formulatio...
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INVESTIGATIONS OF ANTHELMINTIC ACTIVITY OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS OF BANGLADESH
The aqueous leaf extract of Corchorus olitorius Linn. (Family, Tiliaceae) and Carica papaya Linn. (Family, Caricaceae) was screened for in-vitro anthelmintic activity against earthworms (Pheretima posthuma) by brine shrimp lethality bioassay. The extract showed anthelmintic activity at all the concentrations of 100mg/ml, 50mg/ml and 25mg/ml. However, at a dosage of 100 mg/ml, strong anthelmintic a...
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