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1–20 of 42Review Article
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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…
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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…
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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, …
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
