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1–20 of 48Review Article
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Steffy Dominic, Perumal Elumalai, Rajeshkumar Shanmugam
pp. 1103–1111 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260128 · 2026
Carbon Nanoparticle (CNPs) shows significant impact in biomedical fields, especially in targeted drug delivery system, cancer therapies and wound healing applications. Green synthesis‖ of carbon-based nanoparticle from b…
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Jeeru Ojaswini Reddy, Jain Aditi Ajay, Akshay Manik Khot
pp. 1112–1116 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260243 · 2026
Sahacharadi Taila, a classical Ayurvedic medicated oil, is traditionally prescribed for neuromuscular stiffness and Vata-dominant disorders. Understanding its pharmacological relevance through modern analytical technique…
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Chalini Vijayakumar, Ayyalu Jamuna Rani, Saramma Mini Jacob
pp. 1117–1129 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260218 · 2026
Boerhavia diffusa L. (Punarnava) is a cornerstone of ancient Indian Medicine, historically valued as a Rasayana agent for rejuvenation and vitality. This review provides a comprehensive and comparative analysis of the va…
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Nikil Niva John Raja, Hema Nandhini Devi Veluchamy
pp. 1150–1158 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260030 · 2026
Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are leading causes of mortality globally and in India, contributing substantially to the burden of noncommunicable diseases. The Siddha system of medicine recommends several internal formul…
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Sakthi Sanjana Deenadhayalan, Venkatesh Babu, Elizabeth Rani Edwin, Preethi Harikrishnan, Ramya Govindarajulu, Thirumalaikumaran Rathinam, Vandhana Vijayakumar
pp. 1159–1173 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260073 · 2026
Menopause is a natural physiological change in women characterized by decreased ovarian hormone production, which causes a variety of symptoms such as hot flashes, nocturnal sweats, mood swings, sleep difficulties, and d…
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Anjali Upadhyay, Rohit Singh, Debajyoti Chakraborty, Vijay Kumar, Pramod Yadav, Galib Ruknuddin
pp. 1174–1186 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260064 · 2026
Shilajatu (Asphaltum punjabinum), a herbo-mineral exudate described in Ayurveda as a Rasayana, has been traditionally indicated in Prameha (diabetes mellitus). Its chemical matrix, enriched with fulvic acids, dibenzo-α-p…
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Dinesh Kumar Robert, Laksmanan Govindan, Kalpana Ramachandran, Senthilkumar Sivanesan, Kanimozhi Selvakumaran, Sathish Adithya Rajadhinakaran
pp. 1187–1194 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260077 · 2026
Drug induced nephrotoxicity is a major clinical challenge, arising from diverse therapeutic agents such as cisplatin, aminoglycosides, streptozotocin, NSAIDs, antivirals, methotrexate, calcineurin inhibitors, and radioco…
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Richa Kothari, Amrita goyal, Shubham Anand, Kavita Shukla, Ankita Sharma, Harsha Raikwar, Pushpendar Bardiya, Deep Singh Bhadouriya, Shivpal Rewapati, Naveen Shivavedi
pp. 1195–1205 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260037 · 2026
Background and Objectives Allium fistulosum L. (spring onion), a member of the Amaryllidaceae family, is valued for its nutritional and therapeutic properties. This review aims to summarize its phytochemical composition,…
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Ruchi Tiwari, Mohammad Dhaifallah Ibrahim AL-Zaid, Yatreek Gulabrao Bhagat, Gaurav Tiwari, Gaviraj Ediga Narayana, Kamran Javed Naquvi, Anwar Khan, Kamal Yoonus Thajudeen
pp. 1130–1149 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260023 · 2026
Cancer and oxidative stress are closely linked disease processes that greatly affect morbidity and death worldwide. When there is too much Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and not enough natural antioxidant defences, lipids…
Original Article
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Uma Shetti, Basavaraj Tubaki, Veena Kupati
pp. 1206–1209 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260199 · 2026
Background A classic Ayurvedic composition, Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu tablets are well-known for their medicinal qualities, especially in the treatment of inflammatory conditions affecting the skin, bones, and joints. O…
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Ramineni Sai Reshma, Suryadevara Vidyadhara, Doppalapudi Sandeep
pp. 1210–1218 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260230 · 2026
Background Hardwickia binata (Roxb.), also known as Indian Blackwood or Anjan, is a deciduous tree from the Leguminosae family with established value in traditional medicine. Its leaves and other tissues have been explor…
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Dattaprasad Navnath Vikhe, Rutuja Shashikant Kamble, Ganesh Shashikant Shinde, Vaibhav Vitthal Bhone, Sagar Dattatraya Magar, Rohit Jaysing Bhor, Jatin Rajendra Kudnar
pp. 1219–1224 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260081 · 2026
Background Fungal infections are a growing global health concern, necessitating the development of safer and more effective antifungal therapies. Hibiscus sabdariffa (roselle) is a medicinal plant traditionally used for …
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Xuesheng Han, Gregory Snow
pp. 1225–1233 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260086 · 2026
Background Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1, a human hormone) drugs have unwanted side effects and limitations. One alternative is to utilize medicinal plants to boost endogenous secretion of GLP-1. Materials and Methods G…
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Darshine Devi Thirukumaran, Priyangha Ponmudi Thangavel
pp. 1234–1242 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260114 · 2026
Background Natural therapeutic gels are gaining prominence in periodontal therapy due to their biocompatibility, ease of application, and ability to deliver sustained, localized therapeutic effects with minimal systemic …
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Sanjay Samanth Manthena, Eswar Kumar Kilari, Satya Obbalareddy, Santosh Kumar Ranajit
pp. 1243–1251 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260208 · 2026
Background Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is a major global malignancy strongly influenced by diet and lifestyle. Natural products and probiotics are being explored for their chemopreventive potential. Objectives To evaluate th…
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Reza Mohammadzadeh, Nazanin Jamshidi, Negar Jamshidi
pp. 1252–1267 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260212 · 2026
Background and Aim This study explores the therapeutic potential of natural compounds on pancreatic cancer cell lines (Panc-1). The main objective is to assess the effects of Lactobacillus buchneri supernatant, chitosan …
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Radhakrishnan Narayanaswamy, Biswajit Das, B S Sachin
pp. 1268–1274 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260217 · 2026
Background and Objectives Respiratory allergens are generally non-parasite proteins in nature, which induces more amounts of Immunoglobulin E (Ig E) levels in atopic persons. A steady increasing prevalence of asthma and …
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Sharada Laxman Deore, Ananya Ajay Mourya, Bhushan Arun Baviskar, Vidhi Sunil Jajoo
pp. 1275–1283 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260235 · 2026
Background Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is one of the progressive neurodegenerative disorders which have a complex pathology and very limited therapeutic options. Objectives This study presents a dual-purpose theranostic app…
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Mandala Sravanthi, Shayeda
pp. 1284–1293 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260244 · 2026
Background Green synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) offers an environmentally friendly, safe and non-toxic alternative to traditional physical and chemical approaches. Several studies suggest that AgNPs may exhibi…
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Bhuvaneshwari Thangamani, Biswajit Das, B S Sachin, Radhakrishnan Narayanaswamy
pp. 1294–1304 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260249 · 2026
Background and Objectives Cissus quadrangularis (Pirandai) is well known for various biological activities. In the present investigation, we aimed to study thirty-two selected phytoconstituents of C. quadrangularis (Pira…
