Volume 15, Issue 2

Sridevi Jayamani, Manjari Venkatraman

pp. 258–265 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260100 · 2026

Evidence from existing literature suggests that herbal preparations may aid individuals in smoking cessation. However, a comprehensive understanding of the role of herbal drugs in mitigating the broader health effects as…

Sandhya Kuruba, Aparna Srikantam

pp. 266–276 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260164 · 2026

The skin microbiome contains a rich and complex ecosystem of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi as well as viruses which are essential in maintaining skin health and the homeostasis of the human. The skin microbiom…

Diptendu Sarkar, Amzad Basha Kolar, Mohammed Rahamtulla, Fazilath Uzma, Syed Shabana, Naseruddin Ahamed Sherif

pp. 277–287 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260156 · 2026

Tinospora cordifolia (Thunb.) Miers, a well-recognized herb in Ayurvedic medicine, has been extensively utilized for centuries due to its wide spectrum of therapeutic properties. The plant contains diverse phytoconstitue…

Ravindra Kumar Manik, Sachin Sachin, Vijay Kumar, Hirdesh Ganotra, Anshu Kumar Singh

pp. 288–295 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260177 · 2026

Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite with a global distribution, infecting humans and animals alike. While much of the research on toxoplasmosis has focused on its effects in women, particula…

Deepak Rawal, Diksha Batra

pp. 296–302 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260207 · 2026

Odonate (dragonflies and damselflies) constitute an ancient lineage of predatory insects whose contemporary distribution reflects interactions among geological history, climatic conditions, freshwater availability, habit…

Pidaran Murugan, Sivalingam Gajendhini, Thekkumalai Malarvili, Thenmozhi Marudhadurai, Kaliyamurthi Suganthi, Vellaikkannu Sakthivel

pp. 303–311 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260001 · 2026

Background: Diabetic hepatopathy and nephropathy is the leading cause of end stage hepatic and renal disease in the Western world. In Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic male albino rats, the antidiabetic and hepato-re…

Khushi Kansal, Partha Chowdhury, Niranjan Kumar, Rajeev Trivedi, Bhavana Rawat

pp. 312–323 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260180 · 2026

Digital health and healthcare informatics are rapidly transforming modern nursing practice, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a major component of healthcare innovation. Nurses, as frontline healthcare profes…

O. Evangeline Devapriya, M. Akilan

pp. 324–331 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260127 · 2026

Background: Pollution by metals is a serious environmental and health threat due to their high toxicity, and microbial bioremediation offers an eco-friendly strategy to restore contaminated soils. This study aimed to iso…

Rushikesh Ramdas Thorat, Rohit Jaysing Bhor, Mayur Shivaji Bhosale, Yogita Ramdas Thorat, Nikhil Asaram Bhoite, Anuj Vishnu Algude, Yogiraj Sambhaji Mohite

pp. 332–345 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260137 · 2026

Introduction: Paroxysm is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures resulting from abnormal neuronal activity, necessitating the development of safer and more effective anticonvulsant agents. In…

Kan Adonise Yao, Tagouèlbè Tiho, Kouassi Hervé Tani

pp. 346–352 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260140 · 2026

Objectives: The fibre plays an important role in rabbit diets, and local sources include Stylosanthes guianensis (Sg), Desmodium tortuosum (Dt), and many other grasses. This experiment evaluated the lactogenic potential …

Shankesh Sanjay Bhure, Rohit Jaysing Bhor, Amol Mohan Shirode, Harshali Narayan Anap, Pravin Bapurao Jadhav, Apurva Ranganath Gosavi, Anuj Vishnu Algude

pp. 353–365 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260138 · 2026

Introduction: Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures resulting from abnormal neuronal excitability, often associated with dysfunction of voltage-gated sodium channels. The present…

Srinivasan Gopalan, Shanmugapriya Chinnaiyan

pp. 366–373 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260147 · 2026

Background: Sadaveri Khirutham (SK) is a classical Siddha polyherbal medicated ghee indicated for gastrointestinal and dermatologic disorders. Objectives: The present study aimed to standardize SK as per Pharmacopoeial L…

Mamta T Kolte, Rajeshwari V Kamat, Ankush Madavi

pp. 374–380 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260151 · 2026

Background: Obesity is a growing global health concern associated with metabolic disturbances such as dyslipidaemia and increased risk of chronic diseases. In Ayurveda, it is described as Sthaulya or Medoroga, primarily …

Dilliraja Krishnan, Srivarshini Krishnaswamy, Muthukumaran M

pp. 381–389 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260148 · 2026

Objectives: Osteoarthritis is one of the common degenerative disorders occurring worldwide. Among the different types of osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis of the knee is more common. The current lifestyle triggers this age-…

Dhurjati Pathak, Anindita Bhattacharya, Prabal Sarkar

pp. 390–400 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260154 · 2026

Background: The Baralia River, an important north bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River, originates from Bherberi Bhumuk in Tamulpur district and remains insufficiently explored with respect to ichthyofaunal diversity …

Santhana Krishnan Eshwaran, Savarimuthu Jayaraj, Raman Thiagarajan, Dinakaran Dinakaran

pp. 401–412 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260152 · 2026

Background: β-1,3 Glucan Binding Protein (βGBP) is an important immune-related protein in crustaceans with potential biomedical applications. The present study evaluated the gene expression, anticancer, and antimicrobial…

Susmita Devgonda Shedbale, Suhas Kumar Shetty, Pankaj Sharma, Vaishnavi Gangadhar Kulkarni, Aishwarya Pradeep Magdum, Sanyogeeta Ajay Dixit

pp. 413–418 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260153 · 2026

Background: Guduchyadi Taila is a classical Ayurvedic medicated oil indicated in Vataja Yonivyapad, which clinically correlates with dyspareunia and vaginal dryness. Standardization of its pharmaceutical preparation is e…

Deepa Balraj, Karakuppam Chinnaswamy Venkatesh Babu, Musthapha Shabana Begum

pp. 419–428 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260155 · 2026

Objectives: This study aims to assess the cardioprotective effect of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis leaf extract against isoproterenol-induced myocardial injury in rats. Materials and Methods: Rats were divided into groups …

Mayuri Rajesh Bhoknal, Mayur S Bhosale, Rohit Jaysing Bhor, Dharam Mayuri Girish, Jadhav Pratibha Shankar

pp. 429–440 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260158 · 2026

Background: Cardiac arrhythmias are life-threatening disorders associated with abnormal electrical conduction in the heart, primarily regulated by ion channels such as the cardiac sodium channel (Nav1.5). In the present …

Pidaran Murugan, Sivalingam Gajendhini

pp. 441–447 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260002 · 2026

Background: Elevated blood sugar levels in diabetes result in significant glycation of collagen, which forms cross-links that contribute to tissue stiffness, decreased joint flexibility, and vascular issues. Although the…