Volume 13 (2026) - Issue 9, September
Review Articles
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON CUCURBITA PEPO L.: PHARMACOGNOSTICAL CHARACTERIZATION, PHYTOCHEMISTRY, NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION, TOXICITY PROFILE AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES
Cucurbita pepo L. (Cucurbitaceae), commonly known as pumpkin, squash, or zucchini, is an economically important food crop with a long history of traditional medicinal use and increasing scientific interest due to its diverse phytochemical composition and therapeutic potential. This review provides a comprehensive pharmacognostic overview of C. pepo, integrating current knowledge on its taxonomy, b...
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TURMERIC (CURCUMA LONGA LINN.); A PANACEA FOR HUMAN HEALTH
In medical science, “A panacea is a universal remedy for all kinds of diseases of human being”. “It has the ability to cure all diseases.” Turmeric, botanically identified as Curcuma longa Linn. (Zingiberaceae family) is an Indian Ayurvedic drug which has been used in medicine, food, cosmetic and dye ever since the time of the Vedas. It is a plant native to India and has been used for the ...
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IVY LEAF (HEDERA HELIX): PHYTOCONSTITUENTS, THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL & PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES – AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW
Hedera helix L. (commonly known as ivy leaf), belonging to the Araliaceous family, is a widely acknowledged medicinal plant that has been traditionally utilized for treating respiratory conditions, especially productive cough, bronchitis, and inflammatory airway issues. The therapeutic benefits of ivy leaf are primarily due to its abundant phytochemical constituents, which include triterpene sapon...
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A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF MIRABILIS JALAPA L.: PHYTOCHEMISTRY, PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES, AND THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL
Mirabilis jalapa L., commonly known as the Four O' Clock plant, is a perennial herb belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae. Besides its ornamental importance, the plant has been extensively utilized in traditional medicine for the treatment of inflammation, infections, wounds, diabetes, and various other ailments. The present review summarizes the botanical characteristics, taxonomy, geographical d...
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A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON SYZYGIUM AQUEUM: PHYTOCHEMISTRY, PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES, TRADITIONAL USES AND THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL
Syzygium aqueum, belonging to the family Myrtaceae, is an important medicinal and edible plant widely distributed in Southeast Asia, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Commonly known as water apple, bell fruit, or watery rose apple, the plant has been traditionally used for treating fever, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, inflammation, skin diseases, and infections. Differe...
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ETHNO-MEDICINAL FLORA OF THE SHAKAMBHARI CONSERVATION RESERVE: DOCUMENTATION OF TRADITIONAL PLANT USES IN THE JHUNJHUNU AND SIKAR DISTRICTS OF RAJASTHAN
Herbal medicine and their application have always been the basis forman`s curiosity from the time immemorial. Averrhoa carambola is one of the best Indian cooling medicine. It is believed to be responsible for its sweet or sour taste, of which most of the members are traditional it reported remedies to disease in rural India. However, proper justification and validation of their traditional practi...
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A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF CYNODON DACTYLON: BOTANICAL CHARACTERISTICS, PHYTOCHEMISTRY, AND MEDICINAL SIGNIFICANCE
Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers., commonly known as Durva or Doob grass, is a widely distributed perennial grass belonging to the family Poaceae and holds significant importance in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy. This review compiles and analyzes its botanical characteristics, phytochemical composition, and pharmacological activities. The plant is rich in ...
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Research Articles
ESTROGENIC EFFECTS OF RICINODENDRON HEUDOLOTII (EUPHORBIACEAE) SEEDS IN FEMALE RATS
Disorders related to female hormonal imbalance can profoundly and permanently affect quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the estrogenic effects of an aqueous extract of Ricinodendron heudelotii almonds in ovariectomized rats. The seeds, harvested in Andé (Ivory Coast), were dried, ground, and then extracted with distilled water. A phytochemical screening was conducted to identify the ma...
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DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY PARAMETERS OF TALISADI CHURNA AND ITS MARKET FORMULATIONS
Talisadi Churna is a classical Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation traditionally used in cough, bronchitis, fever, dyspepsia, anaemia and cardiac disorders. The present study was carried out for pharmacognostical, physicochemical and phytochemical evaluation of standard laboratory-prepared and marketed formulations in accordance with WHO guidelines. Diagnostic microscopical features of each crude dru...
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EVALUATION OF THE ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF HERBAL EXTRACT
The present study evaluated the phytochemical composition and antifungal activity of ethanolic extracts of five medicinal plants: Azadirachta indica (Neem), Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi), Allium sativum (Garlic), Curcuma longa (Turmeric), and Syzygium aromaticum (Clove). Preliminary phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, glycosides, terpenoids, steroids, saponins...
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DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICOCHEMICAL STANDARDIZATION, AND COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF A POLYHERBAL DIGESTIVE CHURNA
The increasing global use of Ayurvedic and herbal drugs is attributed to their therapeutic efficacy and reduced adverse effects when compared to conventional medicines. However, concerns regarding adulteration and lack of standardization pose challenges to their effectiveness. This study aims to formulate and evaluate the standardization parameters of an Ayurvedic formulation Polyherbal Digestive ...
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