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Pharmacognosy Research
Volume 18, Issue 3
2026 · pp. 632–1102 · 42 articles
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 3
- Published
- 2026
- Pages
- 632–1102
- Articles
- 42
- Sections
- 3
- ISSN
- Print - 0976-4836, Online - 0974-8490
- Journal
- PR
In this issue
21–40 of 42Original Article(continued)
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Nivetha Rajendiran, Senthilkumar Sivanesan, Eswaran Rajkumar, Vimal Sugumar, Radhakrishnan Narayanaswamy, Ethirajan Sukumar, Rajagopalan Vijayaraghavan, Jayakumar Rajadas
pp. 843–854 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260225 · 2026
Introduction Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is due to gradual deterioration of the aging brain and motor functions. The rising prevalence of PD suggests the need for better therapies to slow down or halt its progression. Our K…
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Neethu Kannan Bhagyanathan, Ghanthi Kumar Subramanian, Natarajan Moorthy, Reena Viswan Lilly
pp. 855–862 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260229 · 2026
Background Millets are small-grained nutri-cereals of the family Poaceae and are increasingly recognized for their nutritional and functional significance. Establishing standardized quality parameters is essential for th…
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Sekar Ragavi, Pechimuthu Karpagam, Kunnathur Murugesan Sakthivel, Kumar Pavithra
pp. 863–869 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260231 · 2026
Background This research work focuses on the bioactive components of squid (Loligo duvauceli) ink, a naturally occurring marine fluid that is potentially defensive and has therapeutic qualities. This study investigates t…
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Rahul More, Anuradha Ingle, Shweta Gaikwad, Shradda Ghatol, Mahesh Karale, Nagnath Phartale, Kailash Sontakke, Govind Sanap, Shreyas Mahurkar, Yuvaraj Sarnikar, Santosh Chobe
pp. 870–882 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260237 · 2026
Background Acacia chundra (Roxb.) DC (AC) is a xerophytic habitat plant. It is one of the important medicinal plants found in Asia, India and in the Indian Ocean area. In the present study, phytochemical analysis, antimi…
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Adithya Anil Bams, Santosh Yallappa Mudakappagol, Raj Joshi
pp. 883–889 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260260 · 2026
Background Priyangvadi Churna is a traditional indigenous Ayurvedic Polyherbal formulation explained in the treatment of bleeding disorders (Raktapitta) by Yogaratnakar. In spite of its renowned efficacy in standard Ayur…
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Archna Sahay, Pritee Chunarkar Patil, Vaishnavi Jadhav, Saba Shaikh, Riya Nair, Sanskruti Patil, Gouri Chorghe, Akshay Malusare, Aboli Shelake, Shamim Shaikh
pp. 890–898 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260242 · 2026
Background The process of formation or appearance of a urinary stone anywhere in the renal tract is known as urolithiasis. Several plants are used and sold as ‘Pashanbheda' in different parts of the world. In this work w…
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Thangaraj Aravindan, Maria Mathew, Taniya Mary Martin, Meenakshi Sundaram Kishore Kumar
pp. 899–911 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260271 · 2026
Objectives Dental pathogens are major contributions to problems with oral health such infections, gum disease, and tooth decay. There is also growing evidence connecting these infections to the development and course of …
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Swasthik, Sandeep Subash Sagare, Suketha Kumari
pp. 912–918 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260265 · 2026
Background Rheumatic conditions are present in millions of people all over the world, and more attention is directed towards Ayurvedic dietary therapies that should be used as a supplement to conventional treatment metho…
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Sangita Panda, Enketeswara Subudhi, Anand Bhaskar, Siddharth Modi, Dilip Mehta, Sujit Nair
pp. 919–931 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260273 · 2026
Background Anacardic Acid (AA) is derived from cashew kernel shells and cashew apples and recognized for its extensive pharmacological properties, which include significant antitumor activity. Previous studies have estab…
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Savita Sunadholi, Azizahmed I Arbar, Isha Kandwal
pp. 932–943 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260279 · 2026
Background Anaemia is a multifactorial hematological disorder influenced by impaired erythropoiesis, chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and disturbed iron metabolism. Rajanyadi Churna is a well-known classical Ayurv…
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Asad Saleem Sial, Muhammad Mohtasheemul-Hasan, Khizar Abbas, Ambreen Aleem, Jahanzeb Mudassir, Iqra Islam, Imran Ahmad, Rizwana Manzoor, Usman Javaid, Adeel Usman, Syed Zia Ul Hasnain
pp. 944–962 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260283 · 2026
Background/Purpose Eggplant is one of the top ten vegetables with antioxidant capacity, traditionally used to cure gastrointestinal, cardiac, diabetic, and neurotoxic conditions. The purpose of the research is to carry o…
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C Reddy Prasad, D Santhoshi Roopa, Mahesh B Modhol, Senthilkumar Sivanesan, Thirunavukkarasu Jayaraman
pp. 963–970 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260291 · 2026
Background The highly nutritious pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is valued for its numerous bioactive substances, such as phenols, flavonoids, and tannins, which provide to its numerous health-enhancing properties. Obje…
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Sanober Kamal, Fatima Qamar, Aymen Owais, Hoor Nasir, Asma Wazir, Syed Shafqat Ali Shah, Maria Rahat, Iqra Kanwal
pp. 971–986 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260294 · 2026
Background Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease in which the use of conventional therapies is often associated with adverse effects; therefore, medicinal plants with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properti…
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Biswajit Das, S Narayan, BS Sachin, Arbind Kumar Choudhary, Radhakrishnan Narayanaswamy
pp. 987–996 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260293 · 2026
Background and Objectives Oxidative stress plays a central role in the pathogenesis of numerous chronic diseases, prompting growing interest in plant-derived natural antioxidants. The present study aimed to comprehensive…
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Shariq Ahmad Azmi, Syed Ziaur Rahman, Mehtab Parveen
pp. 997–1005 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260295 · 2026
Background Major depressive disorder is a multifactorial neuropsychiatric condition characterized by incomplete therapeutic response and tolerability issues associated with currently available antidepressant drugs. This …
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Nitin Balasaheb Lonikar, Manisha Sureshkumar Sutare, Amar Ramrao Mane, Nandkishor Bhimashankar Bavage
pp. 1006–1017 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260299 · 2026
Background Medicinal plants are natural sources of biochemical compounds with negligible side effects; Euphorbia microphylla is known for producing pharmacologically active compounds used in traditional medicine. Materia…
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Ashish Sarkar, Subarna Mandal, Rabirajan Biswal, Arijit Chaudhuri, Biswajit Dash, Sandhya Suresh, Rekha Gupta, Nisha Devi
pp. 1018–1031 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260302 · 2026
Background Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents (GBCAs) are widely used in diagnostic imaging but are associated with nephrotoxicity, especially in patients with impaired renal function. Oxidative stress, inflammation, and t…
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Rachael Ashok, Foram Patel, Darshee Baxi, Denni Mammen
pp. 1032–1047 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260304 · 2026
Background Flavonoids, a large class of polyphenols, have wide structural diversity which can be exploited to design potential leads for treating bacterial infections. However, the effect of the functional groups present…
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Venumadhuri Rageer, Juturu Mastanaiah
pp. 1048–1055 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260306 · 2026
Background Excessive paracetamol use can cause liver damage, which is a major public concern. Pharmacological approaches are under investigation to avert such damage. The principal objective of the present investigation …
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Rivanshi Ajaybhai Joshi, Manu Rajagopalaiah, Dixit Donga
pp. 1056–1063 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260307 · 2026
Background Devdarvyadi Churna is a classical Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation described by Acharya Charaka for the management of Kaphaja Kasa (cough of Kapha origin). It comprises Devadaru, Haritaki, Musta, Pippali, and …