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Two extensively researched medicinal plants having important ethnopharmacological significance in traditional medical systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine are Alstonia scholaris and Vitex negundo. Because of its high concentration of alkaloids, flavonoids, and triterpenes, Alstonia, and especially Alstonia scholaris, is well-known for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antimalarial qualities. Comparably, Vitex negundo, sometimes referred to as the five-leaved chaste tree, offers a variety of medicinal properties, such as hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant actions. Bioactive substances like flavonoids, iridoid glycosides, and essential oils are mostly responsible for these effects. This abstract highlights the potential for Alstonia scholaris and Vitex negundo to be developed into new medicinal medicines by reviewing their phytochemical profiles and pharmacological...
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Trachyspermum ammi (L), often known as “Ajwain,” is a herbal remedy that has been used in the Unani school of medicine for millennia to treat a variety of diseases. It belongs to the Apiaceae family. The plant is around 90 cm tall. Its fruit is utilized as a spice around the world. Its fruit is utilized as a spice around the world. The fruit’s morphological traits include two mericarps with bifid stylopods and five light-colored ridges. It is ovoid, has a sharp flavor, an aromatic odor, and is greyish-brown in appearance. It measures 2 meters in length and 1 millimeter in width. The temperature of the Unani text states that the fruit is hot and dry thirty. The majority of Ajwain’s components each have unique pharmacological effects. One highly helpful ingredient found in Ajwain seed oil is called turbulence. Ajwain demonstrates a variety of properties, including hepatoprotective, antihypertensive, antispasmodic, antiflatulent, antihelminthic, antiplatelet, bronchodilation, antiulcer, antitussive, analgesic, and others. Additional research indicates the existence of a variety of phytochemical constituents,...
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The human gut microbiota harbours numerous microbiota which includes archaea, fungi, viruses and bacteria. A balanced and healthy gut microbiota is essential for maintaining optimal physiological functions and thus the overall health and well-being. The state of a balanced gut microbiome is known as eubiosis, while dysbiosis is condition where an imbalances or disruptions in the gut microbiota, occurs. Dysbiosis has been associated with a range of diseases including gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic syndrome, neurological disorders chronic inflammation etc. The term probiotics refers to live microorganisms that, when ingested in adequate amounts, confer health benefits. The emergence of using probiotics therapeutically to repopulate the gut with eubiotic microorganisms and improve health introduces many new concepts. On the contrary, prebiotics are food components that promote the growth or metabolism of beneficial microorganisms (e.g., bacteria & fungi). They can alter the gut microbiome makeup. Both probiotics and prebiotics have been effective in a variety of diseases. Nevertheless, concerns over standardization and safety dictate rigorous assessment of strains/formulations. New innovative therapeutic strategies are...
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Medicinal plants remain an integral part of global healthcare systems, with nearly 70–80% of the population in developing countries relying on herbal remedies. Capparis divaricata Lam. (family: Capparaceae), a traditionally valued plant, has long been used as both food and medicine by various ethnic groups and practitioners of Ayurveda and Unani medicine. This review highlights the taxonomy, morphology, phytochemical profile, and pharmacological potential of C. divaricata. s. Pharmacological investigations report a wide spectrum of activities, including analgesic, antipyretic, antioxidant, anticancer, diuretic, CNS depressant, and antitubercular effects. Notably, ethanol and aqueous extracts showed potent inhibition of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, while chloroform and ethyl acetate extracts exhibited significant cytotoxicity against HeLa cancer cells. Collectively, available evidence suggests that C. divaricata is a promising medicinal resource with potential applications in drug discovery. However, detailed phytochemical isolation, mechanism-based studies, and clinical validation are essential to establish its safety and efficacy for future pharmaceutical...
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In the last few decades, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been the focus of significant research in the field of medicine owing to their unique characteristics and wide range of potential applications. Globally, there has been an urgent need to design and develop safe, effective, controllable, and targeted drug delivery systems, leading to the creation of a new class of therapeutic nanotubes. Research in nanotechnology and nanoscience is advancing to develop multifunctional CNTs with the desired features for future applications. Current perspectives on the applications of engineered carbon nanotubes in nanomedicine and bioengineering are focused on designing safe, effective, controllable, and targeted strategies. CNT-based drug delivery systems aim to deliver therapeutics to specific tissues, reduce adverse drug effects, enhance bioavailability, and repair damaged tissues. Additionally, they are utilized in detection, diagnostic, and monitoring devices. This review covers the recent developments in carbon nanotubes and their potential applicability with brief synthesis, functionalization, and the latest advancements in the medicinal chemistry of carbon...
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