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Anoop Kumar, Abilasha Ramasubramanian, Kavya Dharmaraj

pp. 7–16 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260033 · 2025

Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS) is a frequent oral health issue marked by frequent ulcers. Traditional treatments such as corticosteroids and antimicrobial mouthwashes commonly offered short-term benefits but carried…

Gaurav Tiwari, Vaishali Shirsat, Monisha Gupta, Ruchi Tiwari, Vivek Tewari, Vadivelan Ramachandran

pp. 17–35 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260044 · 2025

Chitosan (CS), derived from the deacetylation of chitin-the second-most abundant natural polymer after cellulose-is a versatile biopolymer known for its remarkable properties. It is biocompatible, biodegradable, non-toxi…

Saranya Ramsridhar, Chandini Rajkumar, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Arul Prakash Francis, Khadijah Mohideen, Murali Balasubramaniam, Ilanchezhian Jothi Prakaash

pp. 36–48 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260047 · 2025

Background Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) poses a significant global health burden, with conventional treatments often limited by severe side effects and suboptimal efficacy. Botanical drugs have emerged as promisin…

Ashitha Sugunan, Jeeshna Meethaley Valappil, Sreelakshmi Thachan, Sarga Abhijith

pp. 59–67 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260039 · 2025

Background Vincetoxicum iphisia Meve and Liede is a lesser-known medicinal plant species with limited phytochemical characterization despite its traditional uses. This study aimed to investigate the bioactive metabolite …

Aishwariya Rao Muralidharan, Manoj Kumar Karuppan Perumal, Remya Rajan Renuka, Theebaa Anasamy, Antony Vincent Samrot

pp. 68–74 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260007 · 2025

Background Brown seaweeds like Turbinaria ornata (T. ornata) are rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential. While Selenium Nanoparticles (SeNPs) have gained attention for their biomedical appli…

Hugejiletu, S Dorjbat, Enkhtur Ya, Bold Sharav

pp. 75–80 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260031 · 2025

Introduction In the last ten years, Mongolia has established the foundations for the intensive development of cosmetic science. At the same time, research on medicinal plants, the main crude drugs for producing herbal co…

Akilesh Sankara Subramanian, Manoj Kumar Karuppan Perumal, Remya Rajan Renuka, Ramadurai Murugan, Theebaa Anasamy, Antony Vincent Samrot

pp. 81–88 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260008 · 2025

Background Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) offer broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, but conventional synthesis methods raise environmental and safety concerns. Green synthesis using marine algae like Padina boerge…

Yashvanthan Vinjmur Ragavan, BS Sachin, Biswajit Das, Radhakrishnan Narayanaswamy

pp. 89–96 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260038 · 2025

Background and Objectives Datura metel (Indian thorn apple) has been known for various biological activities. In the present investigation, we aimed to study fifty chosen phytoconstituents of D. metel (Indian thorn apple…

Hebbani Nagarajappa Shivaprasad, Sravani Thimmannagari, Madhu Krishnamani, Gaurav Soni, Srivalli Susmitha Ghatti, Manohar Divanji

pp. 97–104 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260043 · 2025

Background and Objectives Modern lifestyle nowadays leads adults towards chronic stress and poor sleep quality which impacts the health and well-being of an individual. While pharmacological interventions exist, their si…

V Rajashekhar Sanapeti, Pradeep L Grampurohit, D Dalal Dimple

pp. 105–109 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260045 · 2025

Background Gokshuradi Kashaya is a classical formulation mentioned in Sahasrayoga, which is widely used for its therapeutic benefits. Traditionally, the saviryata avadhi of Kashaya is considered to be less i.e. 24 hr, bu…

Dixit Donga, Hemant Toshikhane, Harish Daga, Dhairyjeetsinh Gohil

pp. 110–116 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260057 · 2025

Background Punarnavastak Kwath, a classical Ayurvedic decoction described in the Bhaishajya Ratnavali, is renowned for its efficacy in managing Udara Roga (abdominal disorders) and Shotha Roga (oedema). To enhance patien…

Tulika Bhattacharjee, Ghanashyam Mahato, Nilanjana Banerjee

pp. 133–141 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20262204 · 2025

The objectives of the present study were to evaluate the quantitative and qualitative analysis of some phytochemicals and antibacterial properties of two medicinal plants Glossocardia bidens (Retz.) Veldkamp and Grangea …

Arjunsinh Abhaysinh Rathod, Kalp Kinchit Shah, Jeel Sunilbhai Patel, Hit Bhaveshbhai Saliya, Rudrak Pankajkumar Vaghela, Vivek Narendrabhai Makwana, Vidhi Niranjanbhai Vyas, Krupa Vijaybhai Gadhvi, Mamta Babubhai Shah

pp. 142–148 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20262209 · 2025

Background Chamaecostus cuspidatus, also known as the insulin plant, has been traditionally used for diabetes management in various medicinal systems. This plant has demonstrated a variety of medicinal properties, includ…

Vikash Sharma, Savita Shivappa Angadi

pp. 149–152 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20262218 · 2025

Backgound Lepa Kalpana is an important treatment modality in Ayurveda. It is a semi-solid medicament or paste used for topical application. Lepas have been used for various ailments of skin, hair, and overall beautificat…

Varshney Shalini, Deogade Meena Shamrao, Singh Divyani, Singh Monika, Manchanda Raj Kumar, Nesari Tanuja Manoj

pp. 153–162 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20262239 · 2025

Background Vijaya (Cannabis sativa L.) is an incredible therapeutic potential drug; however, it is enlisted in Upavisha[1] (mild potency poison)[2] in Ayurvedic literature. And it is mentioned in Schedule E (1) of the Dr…

Richa Kothari, Manoj Kumar Bajhaiya, Shubham Anand, Priya Thakur, Kanchan Thakur, Umesh Kushwaha, Ashish Goswami, Devendra Dhanorya

pp. 163–176 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20262371 · 2025

Background Our study focused on the green synthesis of copper (II) complexes using the leaf extract of Catharanthus roseus. The phytochemical screening of the extract revealed the presence of flavonoids, tannins, glycosi…

Daniel Anokwah, Elvis Asamani, Daniel Obeng Mensah, Tetteh-Tsifoanya, Felix Kwame Zoiku, Evelyn Asante-Kwatia, Benjamin Kingsley Harley, Reinhard Isaac Nketia, Jonathan Asante, Ebenezer Gyamfi, Silas Acheampong Osei, Ernest Obese, Robert Peter Biney, Elvis Ofori Ameyaw

pp. 177–183 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260102 · 2025

Background The emergence of resistance to frontline antimalarial therapies continues to undermine global malaria control efforts, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The search for novel scaffolds from endemic medicinal pl…

Ruchika Mourya, Manivannan Elangovan, Hamendra Singh Parmar, Rajesh Sharma

pp. 191–199 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20262368 · 2025

Aim To investigate pharmacodynamic interaction of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Cluster beans or guar beans) with acarbose on type-2 antidiabetic targets α-glucosidase and α-amylase. Background The simultaneous use of herbal …

Dilip Tamang, Mandira Sarma, Sanjeeva Nayaka

pp. 213–223 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260222 · 2025

Background and Aim Lichens are reported to possess antimicrobial activities. Therefore, this study was carried out to screen the macro lichens collected from Burachapori wildlife sanctuary such as Ramalina hossei Vain., …

Manjunatha Pai Chennaithody, Rajesh Kaverikana Shankar

pp. 184–190 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260042 · 2025

Introduction The present study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activity of Amoora rohituka Roxb by assessing its phytochemical profile, total phenolic content, and DPPH radical scavenging potential. Materials and Metho…