Volume 12 (2025) - Issue 4, April
Review Articles
PHARMACOLOGICAL & PHYSIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF POTASH ALUM: A COMPEHENSIVE REVIEW
Potash alum (KAl(SO₄)₂.12H₂O), a naturally occurring inorganic chemical with important uses in both traditional and modern medicine, is thoroughly examined in this paper. Alum's extensive commercial applications, such as in food processing and cosmetics, are highlighted, along with its historical use in Siddha medicine, where it has been used to treat a variety of infections, control bleedin...
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A REVIEW ON PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF JIVAK
Malaxis acuminata (Jeevaka), a terrestrial orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family, is a vital medicinal plant extensively used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Found in India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Southeast Asia, the plant is recognized for its diverse pharmacological properties. Rich in bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, and phenolics, M. acuminata demon...
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THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL INSIGHTS OF CISSUS QUADRANGULARIS LINN: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Cissus quadrangularis Linn (CQ), a perennial medicinal herb of the Vitaceae family, has gained significant attention due to its extensive pharmacological and therapeutic properties. Commonly referred to as "Hadjod" or "Bone Setter," it is widely used in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha for its bone-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial benefits. The plant's ...
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PHYTOCHEMICALS, PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND TRADITIONAL USES OF FICUS NATALENSIS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Ficus natalensis, commonly known as the Natal fig, belongs to the family of Moraceae, Ficus natalensis is a species of fig tree native to tropical Africa. This evergreen tree is widely distributed in the region, growing up to 30 meters in height. Ficus natalensis has a broad range of uses, including medicinal, economic, and ecological applications. The tree's bark, stem, leaves, and fruits are use...
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REVIEW ON PHYTOCHEMICALS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF BALANITE AEGYPTIACA (DESERT DATE) FRUIT
Balanite aegyptiaca fruit is also known as Desert date traced under the family Zygophyllaceae. Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent are all native habitats for this tree. Numerous studies have shown that the phytochemicals and extracts from desert dates have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antidiabetic, antioxidant, wound healing and antibacterial properties. Mesocarp of fruits, s...
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REDISCOVERING THE FLORAL PROPERTIES OF ABUTILON INDICUM (L.) SWEET: A PHARMACOLOGICAL EXPLORATION OF ITS THERAPEUTIC CAPABILITIES
Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet, commonly referred to as Thuthi or Country Mallow, is a perennial plant celebrated for its medicinal benefits, especially its flowers, which have been extensively utilized in traditional healing systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha. The flowers are rich in bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, alkaloids, glycosides, and saponins, which contribute to a variet...
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A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON PHYTOCHEMICALS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF LIMONIA ACIDISSIMA L. FRUIT
The tropical fruit plant Limonia acidissima L. commonly known as wood apple which belongs to the Rutaceae family, is well known for its therapeutic qualities. The edible fruits and other components of the wood apple, Limonia acidissima Linn., are used in a variety of culinary preparations. Different plant parts are used to cure different illnesses in traditional medicine. The plant was studied for...
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HEDERA NEPALENSIS: PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES
This review explores the phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Hedera nepalensis, commonly known as Chinese or Himalayan ivy. It contains various beneficial compounds such as saponins, phenolics, polyacetylenes, and essential oil. H. nepalensis shows strong antioxidant effects, fights bacteria, fungi, viruses (like influenza A and SARS-CoV-2), and even has anti-cancer properties. It hel...
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A REVIEW ON PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF “ALANGIUM SALVIFOLIUM”
In India, medicinal plants are commonly used by people as folk remedies and play a significant role in traditional systems of medicine such as Siddha, Unani, and Ayurveda. They are also utilized in pharmaceutical formulations. Alangium salvifolium has traditionally been used to treat a variety of ailments. In Ayurveda and Siddha systems of medicine, nearly every part of the plant including the roo...
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Research Articles
PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILING AND ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF DIFFERENT EXTRACTS OF NIGELLA SATIVA SEEDS
Nigella sativa (black seed) is a medicinal plant renowned for its diverse phytochemical composition and therapeutic properties. This study aimed to evaluate the phytochemical profile and antioxidant potential of Nigella sativa seed extracts obtained using different solvents. Seeds were procured, authenticated, cleaned, dried, and ground into a fine powder. Extracts of Nigella sativa seeds, obta...
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SPECTROSCOPIC EVALUATION OF SUNSCREEN POTENTIAL OF LANTANA CAMERA
Lantana camara L., belonging to family Verbenaceae. It is a native to tropical and subtropical regions and sprawls as an array of strains and diverse varieties. Lantana camara is a flowering ornamental, erect, hairy aromatic shrub, it is a most widespread, variable straggling plant with variegated flower characteristics. The plant is sprawled all round India with their ability to accustom in dive...
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EXPLORING WOUND HEALING POTENTIAL OF MALLOTUS PHILIPPENENSIS INFUSED EMULGELIN DIABETIC RATS
Traditionally Mallotus philippinensis Lam. Mull. Arg (Euphorbiaceae) has been reported to treat a variety of ailments, particularly skin conditions and wounds. The objective of the current work is to formulate and optimize the emulgel formulation containing Mallotus philippinensis (MP) Lam. Muell. Arg extract. Moreover, it seeks to validate the traditional claim by investigating the effects of top...
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