Pharmacognosy Reviews
Volume 8, Issue 16
· pp. 73–162 · 9 articles
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In this issue
Research Article
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Polyherbal formulation: Concept of ayurveda
Subramani Parasuraman, Gan Siaw Thing, Sokkalingam Arumugam Dhanaraj
pp. 73–80 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.134229 · Published
Ayurveda is one of the traditional medicinal systems of Indian. The philosophy behind Ayurveda is preventing unnecessary suffering and living a long healthy life. Ayurveda involves the use of natural elements to eliminat…
Review Article
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Role of complementary and alternative medicine in geriatric care: A mini review
Mohammad Jamshed Siddiqui, Chan Sze Min, Rohit Kumar Verma, Shazia Qasim Jamshed
pp. 81–87 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.134230 · Published
Since time immemorial homo sapiens are subjected to both health and diseases states and seek treatment for succor and assuagement in compromised health states. Since last two decades the progressive rise in the alternati…
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Psidium guajava: A review on its potential as an adjunct in treating periodontal disease
K Ravi, P Divyashree
pp. 96–100 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.134233 · Published
Plants for thousands of years have been used to enhance health and for medicinal purposes. Psidium guajava is one which has an enormous wealth of medicinal value. It for long has been known for its anti‑inflammatory, ant…
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Rubus fruticosus (blackberry) use as an herbal medicine
Rameshwar Verma, Tushar Gangrade, Rakesh Punasiya, Chetan Ghulaxe
pp. 101–104 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.134239 · Published
Wild grown European blackberry Rubus fruticosus) plants are widespread in different parts of northern countries and have been extensively used in herbal medicine. The result show that European blackberry plants are used …
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Molecule mechanism of stem cells in Arabidopsis thaliana
Wenjin Zhang, Rongming Yu
pp. 105–112 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.134243 · Published
Plants possess the ability to continually produce new tissues and organs throughout their life. Unlike animals, plants are exposed to extreme variations in environmental conditions over the course of their lives. The vit…
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Modulation of diabetes‑mellitus‑induced male reproductive dysfunctions in experimental animal models with medicinal plants
Gyan Chand Jain, Ram Niwas Jangir
pp. 113–121 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.134245 · Published
Today diabetes mellitus has emerged as a major healthcare problem throughout the world. It has recently broken the age barrier and has been diagnosed in younger people also. Sustained hyperglycemia is associated with man…
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Cytotoxicity of dietary flavonoids on different human cancer types
Katrin Sak
pp. 122–146 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.134247 · Published
Flavonoids are ubiquitous in nature. They are also in food, providing an essential link between diet and prevention of chronic diseases including cancer. Anticancer effects of these polyphenols depend on several factors:…
Plant Review
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Value addition in sesame: A perspective on bioactive components for enhancing utility and profitability
Niti Pathak, A.K. Rai, Ratna Kumari, K.V. Bhat
pp. 147–155 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.134249 · Published
Sesame seed is a reservoir of nutritional components with numerous beneficial effects along with health promotion in humans. The bioactive components present in the seed include vital minerals, vitamins, phytosterols, po…
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Pharmacological aspects of Nerium indicum Mill: A comprehensive review
Priyankar Dey, Tapas Kumar Chaudhuri
pp. 156–162 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.134250 · Published
Phytomedicine is the oldest medical practice known to man. Since the dawn of mankind, various plant resources are used to cure different diseases and also for a long and healthy life. The ancient knowledge of plant based…