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Saccharum spontaneum L., commonly known as Kasa and belonging to the Poaceae family, is a perennial grass native to tropical Asia with extensive traditional medicinal uses. It addresses various ailments such as burning sensations, obesity, dyspepsia, mental illness, urinary tract infections, and reproductive and respiratory issues. In Ayurveda, it functions as an astringent, emollient, diuretic, purgative, tonic, and aphrodisiac. The Siddha system also utilizes Kasa for mental disorders, abdominal issues, dyspnoea, anaemia, and obesity. Phytochemical studies demonstrate its richness in quinones, alkaloids, saponins, tannins, carbohydrates, proteins, coumarin, phenols, steroids, terpenoids, and glycosides. This review details the plant’s chemical composition, safety, traditional applications, and pharmacological effects. Modern pharmacological research validates these claims, notably its anti-urolithiatic activity, diuretic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and CNS modulatory effects observed in various studies. The review highlights the comprehensive evidence supporting Kasa’s use in managing renal calculi and inflammatory conditions, advocating for further clinical studies to explore its potential in standardized phytopharmaceutical...
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Grevillea robusta A. Cunn., an evergreen tree of the Proteaceae family, is valued for its timber, ornamental use, and rich phytochemical composition. Various plant parts-leaves, bark, flowers, and seeds contain flavonoids, tannins, saponins, phenolic acids, and novel compounds like graviquinone, contributing to diverse pharmacological activities. Studies demonstrate hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-diabetic, and photocatalytic potentials. Leaf extracts protect against chemically induced liver damage, reduce oxidative stress, inhibit pathogenic bacteria, and improve lipid profiles in hypercholesterolemic models. Nanoparticle synthesis using G. robusta extracts shows eco-friendly applications in pollutant degradation. The bioactivity is largely attributed to polyphenols, flavonoids, and saponins, supporting traditional ethnomedicinal uses. These findings highlight G. robusta as a promising source of natural therapeutics and environmentally sustainable bioproducts. Further studies on molecular mechanisms, bioavailability, and clinical validation are recommended to harness its full medicinal...
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“Bioenhancing activity” is considered as a revolutionary concept that is being researched and tested in various modern medicines, but its roots, in general, has been obtained from a classical system of medicine called “Ayurveda”. In Ayurveda, the concepts which promote the mechanism of bio enhancing activity are of: Yogavahi, Anupana, Bhaishajya kala, Rasayana, Various Yoga (Formulations), Purana Aushadhies, Penetration enhancers, Action augmenting drugs, Bhavana, and Process of Samshodhana. In this article, an attempt has been made to explain the concepts and mechanism of Yogavahi, and to throw light on the various drugs and processes mentioned in Ayurveda with Yogavahi property. A precancerous disorder of the mouth, oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), is typically characterised by inflammation and increasing fibrosis in the submucous region, causing tongue protrusion, intense burning sensation, trismus, and difficulty opening the mouth. It is widely acknowledged that OSMF is an Indian disease that has the greatest incidence of oral cancer. This research aims to shed light on the comprehensive use of Yogavahi (ayurvedic) medications for treating...
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Silica (silicon dioxide) is a naturally abundant mineral found on earth. During the last decade, silica has received a lot of attention due to its newly proposed potential health benefits. To date, silica is an important bioactive dietary component that plays a critical role in its bioavailability and in maintaining human health in relation to skeletal and connective tissue health. Recent studies related to silica as a dietary component include bioavailability and analysis of silica within the body, nutrigenomics, biomedical technology, effects on bone health, potential cosmetic applications, and relationship with probiotics. In this review, silica will be defined, from where it came about, what it is composed of, and where it can be found. Special attention will be focused on silica-rich sands that are found throughout the world. Dietary silica and naturally occurring silica in plant-based foods, beverages, and functional products will be discussed. Topics including absorption, metabolism, biological roles of silica within the human body, and interactions with calcium and trace minerals will be reviewed. Special attention...
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In ancient systems like Unani, Tibb, Ayurveda, and Siddha, Nigella sativa is a frequently utilized medicinal herb. Its oil and seeds have long been used in food and healing. N. sativa is suggested in Tibb-e-Nabwi (Prophetic Medicine) and is considered a key medicinal cure in Islamic literature. In addition to being used as analgesics, diuretics, and hunger stimulants, the seeds have been used to treat hypertension, liver ailments, digestive difficulties, diarrhea, and skin concerns. Numerous pharmacological actions, such as anticancer, antidiabetic, immunomodulatory, renal-protective, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, bronchodilator, spasmolytic, hepato-protective, gastro-protective, and antioxidant properties, are shown by scientific research. The main bioactive substance, thymoquinone, is responsible for the majority of therapeutic advantages. This review aims to provide a comprehensive survey of the pharmacognosy, chemical composition, and pharmacological properties of N. sativa...
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