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Rohini Chandrakant Kolhe, Priyanka Sudhakar Chaudhari, Manisha Pradeep Khaire, Priyanka Kantaram Ghadage, Archana Sopan More
pp. 1–14 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.20252106 · 2025
Diabetes, a disorder that is becoming more and more common in the world; however, it affects over 400 million people worldwide. Despite considerable growth in diabetes management, most patients often suffer from a signif…
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Dipeksha Macwan, Hiteshkumar V. Patel
pp. 15–22 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.20252119 · 2025
Protein glycation is an emerging issue that needs attention because it presents a hazard to the health of individuals. Through a sequential succession of non-enzymatic biochemical reactions occurs during glycation of pro…
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Disha Arora, Shweta Agarwal
pp. 23–29 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.20252127 · 2025
The genus Ficus, belonging to the Moraceae family, encompasses a diverse group of trees, shrubs and vines, including notable species such as Ficus microcarpa, F. carica (common fig) and F. lyrata (fiddle-leaf fig). Known…
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Renuka Nayak, Neeraj Agrawal, Lowkesh Chandravanshi, Satyawati Rathia, Pallavi Kurre
pp. 30–38 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.20252167 · 2025
Pregnancy is a very crucial phase in a women’s life. Proper care during this phase is important. It includes systematic diet plan, regular check-ups, healthy regimen, and mindful activities of the pregnant women. In Ayur…
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Sougata Santra, Adib Hussain, Arabinda Nayak
pp. 39–47 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.20252202 · 2025
People have used native healing plants in different old-school medicine practices worldwide for hundreds of years to fix all sorts of health problems, including ones that mess with the brain and nerves. As science gets b…
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Abdullah Faisal Albukhari
pp. 48–60 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.20252224 · 2025
Background:Cancer continues to pose a significant health challenge worldwide, characterized by increasing incidence rates and constraints in current treatment options. These limitations arise from issues such as multidru…
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Sagarika Khatiwara, Tiewlasubon Uriah Khar, Sonam Bhutia
pp. 61–69 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.20252270 · 2025
Objectives: This review aims to know the status and gaps in male infertility and enhancement measures in term of traditional utility, In vitro & in vivo studies. Methodology: The data were collected through an extensive …
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Akanksha Mishra, Lowkesh Chandravanshi
pp. 70–74 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.20250001 · 2025
Every age group needs proper nutrition. The three foundations of Ayurveda-Diet (Ahara), Sleep (Nidra) and Celibacy (Brahmcharya)-are referred to as Trayopstambh in Ayurveda. The three pillars support the body.[1] Among t…
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Gaurav Upadhyay, Rajesh Kumar Sharma
pp. 75–82 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.20252294 · 2025
Globally, Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is one of the main causes of cancer-related mortality generally affecting men more than women, and with an age of onset between late teens and 30s. Lamiaceae family also known as …
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Anih David Chinonso, Arowora Adebisi Kayode, Moses Abah Adondua, Ugwuoke Kenneth Chinekwu
pp. 83–90 · DOI: anih.david@fuwukari.edu.ng · 2025
Traditional herbal medicine represents a rich and diverse pharmacological reservoir that has long been utilized for treating various ailments across cultures. The growing interest in evidence-based phytotherapy has promp…
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Abdullah Faisal Albukhari
pp. 91–101 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.20252310 · 2025
Peganum harmala and black garlic (Allium nigrum) are traditional medicinal plants recognized for their unique anticancer effects. Recent studies indicate that their phytochemical components may work together synergistica…
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Hebbani Nagarajappa Shivaprasad, Vinaya Gharabude, Sravani Thimmannagari, Madhu Krishnamani, Gaurav Soni
pp. 102–108 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.20250002 · 2025
Silybum marianum, or milk thistle, has been used medicinally for over 2,000 years, mainly to treat liver conditions. Silymarin, a complex mixture of flavonolignans, is present in the plant, which contributes to its pharm…
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Sreejita Chakraborty, Adib Hussain, Arabinda Nayak
pp. 109–118 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.20252203 · 2025
Leading cause of morbidity and death globally, Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) call for sensible preventive and treatment plans. Recent studies have concentrated on bioactive chemicals originating from natural dietary sou…
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Peter Pressman, Julia Hoeng, Pornchai Padmindra, Sakan Warinhomhoun, Wallace Hayes
pp. 119–126 · DOI: peter.pressman@maine.edu · 2025
Our intent in the following narrative review and commentary is to underscore the importance of critically re-exploring ancient and enduring medical traditions. We support a view that rediscovering and augmenting the elem…