Volume 13 (2026) - Issue 2, February
Review Articles
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF CASSIA FISTULA
Cassia fistula is commonly referred to as the golden shower tree is a member of the family Fabaceae. It derives its name due to its catchy yellow flower and lengthy long seed. Aragvada or the plant species called the “disease killer” has been used in the past to treat respiratory tract infections and congestion in the upper tract. In Ayurvedic medicine it has been applied in the treatment of V...
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STUDY OF FERTILITY-PROMOTING MEDICINAL PLANTS USED BY TRIBAL COMMUNITIES OF AKOLA REGION, AHILYANAGAR (MAHARASHTRA, INDIA): AN ETHNOPHARMACOGNOSTIC APPROACH
Infertility is a growing global health concern affecting both men and women. In tribal regions of India, traditional medicinal plants remain the primary source of treatment for reproductive disorders. The Akola region of Ahilyanagar District (Maharashtra) possesses a profound, traditional knowledge base on botanicals that boost reproductive health. Objective: The present study aims to document fer...
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MILLETS: HISTORY AND DEMAND OF THE TIME
Millets are ancient small-seeded cereal crops that have sustained human populations for thousands of years, particularly in the arid and semi-arid regions of Asia and Africa. This review highlights the historical importance, domestication, cultural relevance, agro-biodiversity, nutritional value, and contemporary significance of millets and pseudo-millets in food systems. Millets are recognized fo...
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Research Articles
PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILE, ACUTE TOXICITY, AND ANTINOCICEPTIVE POTENTIAL OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA PEELS
People worldwide have long sought effective ways to alleviate pain, a major symptom of many clinical conditions. To achieve better pain control, there is a continuous need to discover new and effective therapeutic agents. Lime peels (Citrus aurantifolia) have been traditionally used to manage various ailments, including pain and infections, and have also been reported to protect several vital orga...
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EFFECT OF PHENANTHRENE EXPOSURE ON THE TOTAL ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY, CATALASE, SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE AND XANTHINE OXIDASE, OF THE LIVER
Background and Aim: Phenanthrene is an aromatic compound with three benzene rings forming the main structure. It represents the majority of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons found in the environment and is found in a variety of areas including, burnt smoky coal particles soil and sediment, diesel emissions, tobacco and food smoke. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of phenanthrene on ...
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SUBCHRONIC TOXICITY OF TIKONI TEA FROM VITEX MADIENSIS OLIV. LEAVES (LAMIACEAE) AQUEOUS EXTRACT IN THE WISTAR RAT
Vitex madiensis, consumed daily as a tea named Tikoni, is widely used in traditional medicine in Congo Brazzaville to treat fever, pain, inflammation, malaria, dysentery, female infertility, mental illness and epilepsy. Its aqueous leaf extract does not exhibit acute toxicity. Its pharmacological effects against pain, inflammation, insomnia, oxidative stress, and Plasmodium falciparum are very pro...
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EVALUATION OF ANTIDIABETIC ACTIVITY OF ANANAS COMOSUS
The present study evaluates the antidiabetic potential of hydroalcoholic extracts derived from the fruit and peel of Ananas comosus (pineapple). Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from impaired insulin secretion or action. Natural plant-based remedies have gained attention for their efficacy and minimal side effects. The hydroalcoholic extrac...
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FORMULATION AND ASSESSMENT OF HERBAL CAPSULE USING MEDICINAL PLANT EXTRACTS
The present study aimed to formulate and evaluate a polyherbal capsule using aqueous extracts of Vinca rosea, Curcuma longa, and Dalbergia sissoo. Plant materials were collected, authenticated, dried, and extracted using a traditional aqueous extraction method. Pre-formulation studies were conducted to assess powder flow properties, including bulk density, tapped density, Carr’s index, Hausner...
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FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF ANTIDIABETIC POLYHERBAL SYRUP
This study investigated four medicinal plants Moringa oleifera leaves, Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea buckthorn) berries, Syzygium cumini seeds, and Psidium guajava leaves for their suitability in developing a polyherbal antidiabetic syrup. Hydroalcoholic extracts were prepared through maceration and yielded diverse phytochemical constituents, including flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, glycosides, tann...
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