Volume 15, Issue 1

Meenakshi Mourya, Sarika Yadav, Hardik Chudasama, Sangeeta Parihar

pp. 1–8 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260084 · 2026

Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) is a well-recognized adaptogenic herb in Ayurveda, traditionally used to enhance stress tolerance and improve psychological well-being. Increasing clinical evidence suggests its role in m…

ChouhanAnju* ChouhanAnju*

pp. 9–14 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260103 · 2026

Acetylcholine is the major neurotransmitter, whose role in mediating synaptic interactions between neurones in the central nervous system as well as in the peripheral nervous system is well characterized. In human beings…

Zeenat Madan, Sushil Kumar Upadhyay, Manoj Singh, Mukesh Yadav, Deepak Yadav

pp. 15–22 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260112 · 2026

The genus Senga Dollfus, 1934, belonging to the order Pseudophyllidea and family Ptychobothriidae, comprises a distinctive group of intestinal cestodes parasitizing freshwater teleost fishes. This genus was first establi…

Ashwini Sharma, Yogita Tiwari, Kritika Sharma, Suyash Meena, Preenon Bagchi

pp. 23–31 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260113 · 2026

Maize production in India, particularly in Rajasthan and other tropical regions, faces significant challenges from downy mildew diseases, which cause substantial yield losses annually. Rajasthan maize germplasm represent…

Prem Kumar Essgir, Mulavagili Vijaya Simha

pp. 32–36 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260132 · 2026

Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, accounting for a significant proportion of global deaths each year. Early detection and risk stratification are crucial for pr…

Rutuja Sudam Binnar, Rahul Nimba Patil, Mohammad Rizwan Niyazuddin Shaikh

pp. 37–44 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260086 · 2026

Muscles, tendons, and ligaments are part of the soft tissues that can develop progressive heterotopic ossification in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), a very rare genetic disorder that follows an autosomal do…

Krutika Aradhya, Veena B. Kupati

pp. 45–59 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260092 · 2026

Ayurveda, with its profound pharmaco-toxicological wisdom, describes Visha and Upavisha as potent substances that, despite their inherent toxicity, possess significant therapeutic potential when subjected to proper purif…

Surya M Kottaram, Betty Rani Isaac

pp. 60–69 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260057 · 2026

Background: Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a multifactorial condition influenced by both genetic predisposition and lifestyle-related risk factors. Objectives: This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence and det…

Suripeddi Ravi Kiran, Gujjula Rahul, Jammula Achyutha Devi

pp. 70–80 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260064 · 2026

Purpose: The purpose of the current investigation is to assess the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Escherichia coli (E. coli) isolated from urine samples of patients suspected of having UTIs. The majority among them…

Lucy Lalawmpuii, Lalbiakngheti Tlau, Pawi Bawitlung Lalthanpuii, Kholhring Lalchhandama

pp. 81–89 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260108 · 2026

Background: Erythrina stricta Roxb. is a member of the legume’s family, Fabaceae, well-known among the Indian traditional healers for its numerous medicinal uses in various ailments. Different parts of the plant, such as…

Likhitha J.R., Simi Simon, V. Veeraraghavan, Tessy Anu Thomas

pp. 90–96 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260119 · 2026

Background: The present study investigated the bioactive potential of Plectranthus amboinicus leaf extract with a focus on the isolation, characterization, and functional evaluation of its principal phytochemical constit…

Treesa Sindhu P. Thomas, Leena Leon

pp. 97–103 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260122 · 2026

Background: This study aims to evaluate the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of mothers of preschool children regarding micronutrient fortification. Materials and Methods: A total of 200 mothers from Kochi, Kera…

R. S. Sreelal, Reshmi Vijayan, Maitreyi Hegde

pp. 104–111 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260124 · 2026

Background: Wetlands along the southwest coast of India support diverse assemblages of large wading birds, many of which serve as ecologic indicators. Materials and Methods: This study assessed the diversity, abundance, …

Pankaj Sharma, Vaibhav Shukla, Pradnya Prakash Hemke, Sonali Dayanand Konkeri, Sanyogeeta Ajay Dixit, Suhas Kumar Shetty

pp. 112–120 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260130 · 2026

Background: Sneha Kalpana (oil formulation), particularly Avartita Guduchi Taila, enhances Guduchi's (Tinospora cordifolia [Willd.] Miers) therapeutic potency through repeated processing. Comparative phytochemical profil…

Treesa Sindhu P. Thomas, Leena Leon, Neshwa Najuma T. S, Rose Mary Francis

pp. 121–129 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260131 · 2026

Background: Maternal health literacy plays a crucial role in postpartum mental health, influencing the recognition, understanding, and management of Postpartum Depression (PPD). Objectives: To examine the impact of mater…

Edcel Jed Samson1, 2,*

pp. 130–134 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260097 · 2026

Background: Commercial blackening shampoos containing Para-Phenylenediamine (PPD) are widely used in the Philippines as alternatives to Henna (Lawsonia inermis L.) as a temporary tattoo ink due to their affordability and…

Mariam Sanogo, Tagouèlbè Tiho, Gningnini Alain Koné, Doudjo Soro

pp. 135–142 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260096 · 2026

Background: Rubber seeds represent weeds to clean after germination. Because their almonds are good sources of energy and polyunsaturated fatty acids, they could be interesting ingredients for animal feeds. However, due …

Kouassi Marcel Koffi, Tagouèlbè Tiho, Yapo Magloire Yapi

pp. 193–201 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260136 · 2026

Background: The study evaluated total polyphenols, total flavonoids, condensed tannins, and antioxidant activity of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides plant parts’ extracts. Specifically, the extraction method and solvent influe…

Jayendra Giridhar Nakade, Praveenkumar Narayanrao. Nasare

pp. 202–216 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260104 · 2026

Background: Cryptocoryne retrospiralis (Roxb.) and Glinus oppositifolius (L.) Aug. DC. are wild leafy vegetables traditionally utilized in folk medicine for their therapeutic potential. The present study aimed to evaluat…

Mahammad Salar Begum, Yaramalla Jahnavi, Markapudi Nemitha, Alamin Ahmed, Mohd Azharuddin, Maram Chinnaeswaraiah

pp. 217–226 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260126 · 2026

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a major global health problem and one of the leading causes of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Diabetic nephropathy is a serious microvascular complication characterized by persistent album…