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Review Article

  1. Review

    B L Siddesh, Shivakumar, Yarava Dhanush, Purnima Chettri, Sadhu Nelson Kumar, P Gowtham Kumar Reddy, P A M Sucharitha, Vakkalagadda Siva Ganesh

    pp. 632–643 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260101 · 2026

    Background/Objectives The global rise in diabetes mellitus has intensified the search for effective management strategies, including the use of herbal remedies. These natural interventions are increasingly recognised for…

  2. Review

    Rohit Verma, Prem Prakash Singh, Alok Kumar Mahor

    pp. 644–655 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260119 · 2026

    Wound healing remains a major challenge in healthcare, with current treatments often limited by high cost, side effects, or lack of efficacy. Traditional medicine systems in India and China have long used medicinal plant…

  3. Review

    Gunavathi Honnashettihalli Dharmaraj, Pavithra Dharmappa, Abhishek Pete Nagaraj, Purushotham Karadigere Nagaraju

    pp. 656–662 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260134 · 2026

    This review provides a comprehensive overview of Cassia auriculata Linn., focusing on its morphological traits and the synthesis of nanoparticles from its leaf and flower extracts. With a rich phytochemical composition, …

  4. Review

    Sunil Kardani, Ghanshyam Parmar, Jay Chudasama, Dipti Gohil, Rajesh Hadia, Chintan Tank, Rajesh Maheshwari, Avinash Seth

    pp. 663–672 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260179 · 2026

    Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA), a common form of hair loss, significantly impacts individuals globally. While conventional treatments exist, interest in natural alternatives is growing due to potential side effects and vary…

  5. Review

    Ana Lúcia Abdo Ladeira

    pp. 673–678 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260216 · 2026

    Cognitive impairment under conditions of sustained physiological stress, such as chronic workload or extreme environments like spaceflight, presents a critical challenge to human performance and operational safety. This …

  6. Review

    Satyavarapu Veera Venkata Naga Satya Maha Lakshmi, Katam Teja Sri, Kokku Naveen Kumar, Kolepaka Supraja, Koppujola Manisha

    pp. 679–697 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260257 · 2026

    Plumeria alba L. (Apocynaceae) is an ornamental tree widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions and is well recognized in traditional medicine. Over the decades, extensive phytochemical investigations have be…

  7. Review

    Neeraj Maurya, Ankit Kumar Verma, Raj Pal, Prashant Kumar, Pawan Kumar Gupta, Yogendra Pal, Shiv Dev Singh, Shashi Bhooshan Tiwari

    pp. 698–709 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260312 · 2026

    Sapindus mukorossi (soapberry) is a deciduous tree widely distributed across Asia and extensively used in Ayurvedic, Chinese and folk medicine for managing diverse ailments. Its pericarp, seeds, leaves, roots and galls h…

  8. Review

    Vakkalagadda Ravi Kumar, Reena Singh, Tandrima Majumder, Ameeduzzafar Zafar, Sayyad Mustak, Shaik Harun Rasheed, Sandip Sen

    pp. 710–721 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260289 · 2026

    Apple (Malus domestica), belong to Rosaceae family; attract the world due to exceptional economic, nutritional, and medicinal significance. In India, apple cultivation is primarily concentrated in the Himalayan states Ja…

  9. Review

    Thokchom Biona, Kalpana Rahate

    pp. 722–732 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260254 · 2026

    The ethnomedicinal plant Rhus chinensis Mill., used extensively throughout Asia, has drawn scientific interest due to its potential use in treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). This comprehensive review investigates …

Original Article

  1. Article

    Varun Senthil Kumar, Karthik Ganesh Mohanraj, Taniya Mary Martin, Meenakshi Sundaram Kishore Kumar

    pp. 733–740 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260094 · 2026

    Background Natural polyphenols such as Betanin and Thymoquinone have demonstrated individual therapeutic potential in wound healing, antioxidant activity, and anti-inflammatory responses. However, their combinatorial eff…

  2. Article

    Kavita Nilesh Yadav, Prasad Vijay Kadam, Abhijit Sampatrao Karanje, Prachi Ashokrao Halburge, Yogesh Bapurao Kharat, Gautam Adinath Bade

    pp. 741–749 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260095 · 2026

    Background Areca catechu is a significant tropical palm, primarily cultivated for its nut, which holds traditional, medicinal, and socio-cultural importance across Asia. Objectives This current study show the isolation a…

  3. Article

    Mohamad Qutboddin, Syed Sagheer Ahmed, Pooja Rangenahalli Chidananda Murthy, Mohammad Ali, Bharathi Doddla Raghunathanaidu

    pp. 750–763 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260103 · 2026

    Background Medicinal plants remain an essential source of therapeutic agents due to their abundant phytochemicals and pharmacological attributes. Mangifera indica (mango) leaves and Mucuna pruriens (velvet bean) seeds ar…

  4. Article

    Sulochana Govindharaj, Kaavya Shanmuga Sundaram, Rajeshkumar Shanmugam, Yuvabalaji Sankaran

    pp. 764–770 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260116 · 2026

    Background An important milestone in the use of nanoscience and nanotechnology is the development of a dependable and environmentally acceptable green method for the manufacture of magnetic nanoparticles. Numerous biomed…

  5. Article

    Khemkaran Ahirwar, Junaid Khan

    pp. 771–778 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260145 · 2026

    Aim Cordia macleodii Hook., a medium-sized polygamous tree native to parts of India, holds significant promise in traditional medicine. Despite its ethnobotanical relevance, comprehensive pharmacognostic and phytochemica…

  6. Article

    Mampi Payra, Meenakshi Sundaram Kishore Kumar, Taniya Mary Martin, Jayalakshmi Somasundaram, Pallabi Ghosh

    pp. 779–787 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260137 · 2026

    Background Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) is characterised by its ability to evade apoptosis, contributing to therapeutic resistance and poor clinical outcomes. Natural compounds such as betanin and resveratrol have…

  7. Article

    Amit Kumar Rishi, Harpreet Singh

    pp. 788–800 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260189 · 2026

    Background Soymida febrifuga (Roxb.) A. Juss. Meliaceae family, these plants are usually referred to as Indian redwood or Mamsarhohini. A tribal claim concerning the use of Mamsarohini in the dealing of muscular dystroph…

  8. Article

    Bhakkia Rani Rajendran, Rajeshkumar Shanmugam, Sulochana Govindharaj

    pp. 801–814 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260190 · 2026

    Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are among the most prevalent bacterial infections worldwide, often complicated by antibiotic resistance, biofilm formation, and high recurrence rates. Conventional treatment strategies are…

  9. Article

    Daksha Attarde, Neeraj Lohagaonkar, Anushka Deore, Bhagyashree Borde

    pp. 815–821 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260205 · 2026

    Background Phytosomes are an advanced drug delivery system designed to improve the solubility, stability, and bioavailability of plant-based compounds. Objectives This study aimed to formulate and characterize berberine …

  10. Article

    Varun Batra, Balaji Ganesh Subramanian

    pp. 822–828 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260191 · 2026

    Background Adjunctive mouthwashes are widely used in periodontal care to control plaque and gingival inflammation. Conventional agents such as chlorhexidine are effective but associated with adverse effects including too…

  11. Article

    Hanhua Wang, Sisi Zeng, Yanyue Wang

    pp. 829–842 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260221 · 2026

    Objectives To investigate the anti-T2DM potential and mechanism of Eriobotrya japonica (loquat) flower using an integrated approach combining in vitro assays, network pharmacology, molecular docking, and Molecular Dynami…